The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-01-21
TIE TIE TIMES, NEW BLOOMFIELD. Pa JANUARY q, 1879


could put gentleman into room at
night, and find no one but O lady there
In the morning.
Dang 1t this thing isn't all right"
unused Mr.. Snodgrass. ~ don't like
the looks of it. There's niistery about
this affair, and must get to the bottom
of It,"
But, meantime, Mr.. Toodleman had
reached the station, got aboard the cars,
and was speeding toward Millikinville.
6 Is this seat engaged, ma'am 7"
Dick looked up TO find corpulent,
red faced, white headed old gentleman
smiling down at him In paternaly af-
fectionate way, who, having attracted
his attention, repeated the question.
No, sir, am travelling alone" an
swered Dick, at the same time remark
ing to himself in the language of Jennie
Wren, ~ know your tricks and your
manners"
The corpulent gentleman crowded
down into the seat, in such way as to
face his companion, remarking as he
did so, upon the severity of the late
storm.
Yes, / was detained at Umbagog
last night on account of it, said Dick
"Ah, indeed remained at W,
fearing that should not be able to reach
home before to-day, even if L made the
attempt. Are you travelling farY"
mo, SIR"
6 Mighty reserved" thought the old
gentleman, but decidedly cookbook
ing"
"What an old fool !" thought Dick,
I" 1 believe he's going to make love to
:" and he jammed his handkerchief
into his mouth for fear of laughing in
the old boys face.
"Ahem lit strikes me, ma am,
that We met you somewhere BEFORE"
remarked the corpulent gentleman
with one of his most affective smiles.
"And your face looks very familiar to
me-" returned Dick.
'There's a roguish twinkle in her
eyes, but, oh how modestly she
bushes" thought the old gentleman, as
he handed his card to our hero.
"Dick read the card. "I've heard of
you very often, sir"
Yes, ] am pretty well known in this
vicinity" returned the old gentleman,
swelling up like the frog in the fable.
=" And your name, ma'am p-strange, L
can't think of it. I'm sure we've met
before, for L remember your face per-
fectly well. In truth, it is altogether too
beautiful to be easily forgotten"
Dick blushed modestly, and came very
near swallowing his handkerchief in at
tempting to smother snicker.
Yes, we have met before, SIR"
All l knew we had, and your image
was indelibly impressed upon my
memory. And pray what may call
your"
"Lulu," whispered Dick.
What sweet namel but none too
sweet for it's beautiful owner"
Pm afraid you flatter me-"
"Oh, no, upon my honor, Lulu. Ex-
cuse me for calling you by your christian
name, for l don't know your surname. F"
1t is Ferguson. You don't think
that very sweetl"
"Perhaps not but thanks to your sex
and your beauty you could easily change
it," murmured the old gentleman, as he
took Dicks hand in his, and gave it a
gentle squeeze.
80 sir you shouldn't do that, -
whispered Mr.. Toodleman, covering
his ilte with one hand to conceal his
bushes.
How coy she isl" thought the old
gentleman. "I'd give ten.dollar bill
for one kiss.''
Just then the train passed under a
bridge, and this aged admirer of female
beauty snatched the kiss.
Dick gave scream.
Hush you'll attract attention, my
dear"
II hope your intentions are honora-
BILE, sir" whispered Dick.
"Can you doubt It'll"
But you men are so wicked. hope
you are not married man."
clam widower, Lulu Excuse me,
but let me call you SO: L am contemplate
ing matrimoney."
"Then you'll have to ask my pa"
'Oh, Ferguson 2''
'Mr. Ferguson.
"Oh, yes, to be sure. Where did you