National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-30
SIZE DID NOT 60 RzpZNa.

A SUNDAY EPISODE IN GEORGETOWN
A BUGGY RIDE, AND WHAT CAN'T
OF IT,
Georgetown, like all other villages, has its
little episodes, and the fact that they occur so
seldom Is the reason why even Q small one
should create not only comment, but excite
ment.
As a class the people Of Georgetown are
quiet and well disposed, and the few who are
not take good care to come to Washington,
when they want TO play any of their little
games, as by this means they can have their
fun, and still maintain good reputation In the
old city. Up to Sunday last no one ever
thought Of accusing moderately sane man,
who lived in Washington, of going to George
town for q lark; as well think Of going to q
race course to get religion. And yet there Is
in the western SECTION Of Wasbingan Gyoung
man who was foolish enough on The dry
named to 60 to our sister city, and create, by
his action, talk and gossip enough TO lat them
for at least q month. What hi5 intentions
were, and the probability is they were honor
able, must be forever hidden beneath the denun-
Citations which to-day foll6w bim; and as \
warning to those of his class and TO young la
dies Bho viii 60 buggy rfdipg, the story, as
reasons the names are suppressed, but the
story Is true one, and the moral should be
improved by many who need it,
On Sunday afternoon several gentlemen
were seated in front of enc of the most promi-
merit drug-stores on Bridge street, when o
horse and buggy, IN (which were sealed young
lady and gentleman, was driyen'hp. This was
no extraordinary occurrence even for George
| town, and as the gentleman shted and
IN 1ra no W 9 tax n
save momentary glance at the lady CON-
panion left behind; and, from accounts, she
was worthy of notice. About eighteen years
of sge, Of medium height and well proper
toned, dark complexioned, black eyes and
hair, which fell in. ,wavy profusion over her
| neck and shoulders-she seemed to these
casual observers young woman whose charms
would tempt more than an ordinary man. Her
companion, who had entered the store, was
young, fne-looking, veil proportional, and his
| mien bespoke the average well-to-do young
| man Of the day. He had hardlxl entered be-
! fore the lady gave signihcsI1s nod TO the
party on the corner, and 10 y moment one of
the most gallant was st her side. Her re-
quest was brief and prompt. She wanted to
| get out. His answer was In tss same vein;
! and, before the young driver hsa completed
| the purchase Of sundry gum-drops and cigars,
| the young lady had been helped from the
vehicle, and, without offering word of expIa-
nation, WIS fleeing across the street. She
| wasn't IN time, however, and In q very short
space Of time she had been recaptured by the
driver and re-entered the buggy.
+. Thus far the whole thing had been mystery
to'the lookers-on, and they were awaiting fur
ther Developments, which soon arrived and
gave the key. As soon as the twain were
seated in thebpggy, the gentleman started to
drive of, but ths lady called for help. Help
was at hand sooner than either expected, for
one of the young gecilemen, as soon as the
cry was uttered, sprangsto the horses head,
and succeeded In stopping sim.
There was short talk about shooting and
cutting-there may have been anoath or two--
and then, at her own request, the young lady
was helped out Of the buggy and escorted to
her home. On the way home she explained
the circumstances as follows: The young man
she had been introduced to somstims preViods.
He had called at the house once or tFiee, and
on Sunday evening had driven up In his buggy
and asked her &c take drive. Unlike most
young ladies, she had d first refused, but like
most young ladies, she had subsequently
agreed to drive with him inst for square or
two, and had for that purpose entered the
vehicle.
After few minutes drive he suggested and
Insisted that they should 20 to Named place,
some three miles from the cityj aud with that
end In view had stopped for the purchase of
cigars and gum-drops as stated dhoYe. She, IN
the meantime, had become frightened, wanted
to 70 home, and took the suresf, but certainly
not the quietest, method of getiing there; and
having got there 1t lie to be hoped that in future
she WI be q little more careful with whom
she makes engagements to driys at any hour Of
the evening.