The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-10-29

my white cravat Taking my latch
key, fastened IL to the end of my
chain, instead of my watch, and fixed
IL to my waist-coat pocket; l then
gathered up few miscellaneous articles
which had removed from the pockets
of my walking suit, and was driving
rapidly toward the home of my dear
Sophia. / cannot describe the luxury
of old Wrenton mansion--it was tre-
mendous. The very door had rich
appearance about 1t, having two brass
knockers on It the hall was completely
furnished the stair carpets were so thick
that felt as If 1 were walking on hat
brush. l did all in my power to in
gratiate myself with Sophia's father-a
short, fat, plmply, purple man, who
breathed heavily through brilliant
nose-and fattered myself that 1 sue
ceeded, for when the servant announced
that dinner was served, Mr.. Wrenton
desired me to take Sophia downstairs.
saw my rivals look of envy, for he
was handed over to a dowager never
theless, the wretch managed to be seat
ed next to Sophia, and persisted in join
ing in our conversation.
The party was a large one, the dinner
excellent, and the wines superb. The
conversation was general, and turned on
travelling; and / was loud in condemn
ing the English railways, compared
them to those of the continent,of which
l had a large experience, having had at
different times to seek in foreign lands
that protection denied me by my own
country.
6 1t may be as you say, said my rival,
the horrid Jenkins, " but for my part l
prefer the English lines. You get more
attention and civility from the officials. "
" "I'm sorry to say that do not agree
with YOU" replied, "and | am sure
you would own L am right had you been
with me when was going to Marseilles;
or even more so had you travelled with
me to Baden Baden.'
AS Ispoke saw Sophia glance at me
with pride.
" "Things may have altered" said
| jenkins, f" but l travelled both France
and Germany for ten years, when was
Junior partner to Print, Calico & Co.,
but l never had any civility that L had
not to pay heavily for.'
1 placed my eyeglass in my eye, and
surveyed Mr.. Jenkins with look of
contempt, at the same time observing
that travelled for pleasure, not business.
81 didn't" replied jenkins; "I
travelled for the firm, and very well it
paid me- One thing you must own;
our men are quicker and more correct. +"
&C Not at ALL" said l, triumphantly !;
only last week had to go to Read
ing, and on leaving the train L entered
the refreshment room and had cup of
coffee after which 1 left the station, for
getting to give up my ticket, as no one
asked me for it,"
" You must excuse my scarcely credit
ing that, sir" said Mr.. Jenkins care
you sure you did not give up the ticket
before entering the refreshment room p"
am positive of that" / replied,
"and to prove what said is correct L
VIII snow you tne ucket, which by
chance L have with me-
AS l spoke | cast a glance of scorn at
Jenkins; then turning disdainfully
from him, took the ticket from my
pocket, and gave it to Sophia, to pass to
him. Sophia glanced at it and screamed,
and the brute Jenkins snatched it from
her hand
whats this 2" he exclaimed: "this
is not a railway ticket, but pawn
brokers' one for gold watch, e3, 1Os.,
Ernest DeVera, 80 Bernard street, Rus
sci square, dated to-day !"
A litter ran round the room, and L
felt sinking through the floor. 1t was
but too true. In mistake had given
him that horrid ticket in memory of
my repeater, instead of the railway one.
tried to laugh it off, but it would not
do. My disguise was seen through, and
l was undonel A week afterwards /
read in the newspapers that Sophia had
become Mrs. Jenkins-sic transit gloria
mundi. 1 still have that fatal ticket
but will willingly part with it for a
trifle.