The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-01-14
Niscell anenus.
The Young Widow.

These words were addressed to the hostler
of hotel at Brighton by handsome, mid
dle-aged gentleman dressed in the height of
fashion, as he alighted from an elegant black
horse and tossed the rein to the attendant
"And now" said the horseman, addressing
the waiter, "show me to q private parlor."
A well-dressed man, who rides handsome
nag, is always sure of a welcome at public
house all the world over. Our friend soon
found himself in a neat parlor, with flowers
and vases on the mantel piece, and the blinds
carefully closed-for it was a summer after
noon-while the open window permitted the
free current of air to circulate through the
apartment The waiter remained standing
near by the door.
ANY orders, Sir?"
"No-yes, stay; who came in that hand
some phaeton saw standing in the yard ?'
"a lady, Sir"
"Ahw
"a young widow"
"Bahr'
"She is very handsome"
"Go along and shut the door after YOU"
muttered the traveller, testify.
"A young widow" he soliloquized; II am
glad don't know her. am certainly very
fortunate to have attained the age of 40 with
out any feminine attachments Peculiarly
ndependent-not Unlocking, think must
admit should make what those busy bodies
northumberland n grand catch. But
thank my stars, have happily preserved my
content and independence so far, and am
not likely to succumb now. No, no Jack
Champion was born to live and die an old
bachelor. And now for the newspaper"
In the meantime another horseman had
come to this hotel his horse recking with
sweat and literally unable to place one foot
before another. The same hoslcr now made
his appearance
Pat" said the fashionably-attired young
man, put my mare in the stable and do the
best you can for her"
"Och, Mr.. Traverse, and she's kilt entire.
ly"
81 am afraid So"
"And what the divil made you crowd her
SOP"
mo matter. Is my sister herc?"
"Ies, Sir. Show the gentleman into the
ladies' parlor."
"Ah, Belle, you are here" said the young
man.
Eyes, but what's the matter with you?"
him.
Nothing, Belle, nothing"
Something is certainly the matter. You
look flushed and excited"
"Thats not all"
"Oh, tell me what has happenedw
II must be brief, for am pursued"
pursued ?"
"Yes. You know that fellow who insult
ed you in the COACH" said the young man.
"Well, | have been on his track for more
than week, l met him to-day in the street
and gave him COMPOUNDED horse whipping
l handled him very roughly, I'm afraid. He
instantly got warrant against me, and not
wishing to be dragged into court till was
ready, mounted my horse and gave the Off
GERS the slip. Perhaps l had better waited
and braved it out; but having taken this step
I'm bound to battle them. Tomorrow will
surrender myself. Now, Belle, if your pony
will take me to your uncle's in five minutes,
I'm your man."
poor Charley could not do it" answered
the lady.
"Then | will make other arrangements
By the by, I'll meet you at the villa"
From the drawingroom the young man
rushed into the stable.
pat" said he, give me a horsc-a good
one"
"Sorra the horse we've got in the stable
except the black, and he belongs to n gentle.
man who came just before ye Ouch, but
he's good one, yer 'anner-2:40 to cut"
an borrow" said Traverse, jumping on
his back, "Tell Belle to drive the gentleman
to the villa, and he can have the horse again.
"But yer 'anner! demonstrated the host
ler
In vain; Traverse had put spurs to his
horse and was OFT like thunderbolt.
20, wirra, wirra what'll become of me p
I'm ruined entirely"
Shortly after Mrs. Leslie rang for her phe.
ton, and at the same time Mr.. Champion, the
| old bachelor, rang for his horse. The pony
| came round to the front door, and at the same
| time the young woman stepped into the
| pheton.
"All right" she said to Pat, with smile
nodding and taking the reins. "Give him his
head"
"Och, it's all wrong" replied Pat, keeping
! tight hold ON the rein.
"Your carriage can take two inside Z"
"What do you mean|
90, wirra-your brother has been stealing
| n horse"
Stealing a horsep'
"Yes, this gentleman's, and he said you
were to take him to the villa, to get him back
again."
VERY singular" said the widow, "but Viii
liam was always little eccentric"
At this crisis Mr.. Champion appeared.
us my horse ready?"
Jump in, Sir"
81 didn't come in carriage"
ain wild ye," shouted the hostler.
"Take seat beside me, Sir, if you please,
said the widow, with fascinating smile
Mr. Champion approached the step to in
| quire the meaning, when thehostler seized him
with vigorous hand and thrust him into the
| phaeton, while the pony, startled by the
movement, started off on run.
Poor Capt. Champion Here was stu
alton! A confirmed old bachelor boldly alb
Quoted by a fascinating young widow. The
captain had to lend his assistance to tho
young lady in managing the pony, who was
shortly reduced to his usual slow and quie
gait. For his assistance, Mrs. Leslie told hin
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