Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-08-21
MITCH ELL, THE PRIZE fl0nTER.

with the Manner of IN EpEllsh Gentleman
A short time ago two young ladies OF
tho highest fashion and their mother were
starting from New York to Newport by
the evening boat. The air was warm and
fine, and the passengers were on the
upper deck enjoying the breeze. Among
them was . young Englishman whose
nationality was evident from his appear
highest style of the London mode, and,
though without beard or moustache, his
figure was of remarkably athletic build,
and great coils of muscles showed under
his we'll fitting coat. Directly the party
spoken of came near where he was sitting,
and, with unusual politeness in an Eng
lishman, he rose and offered the eldest of
the ladies' his chair, and hunted up seats
for the others. Glancing ct him, and OBJ.
serving his we'll kept appearance and
manner Of q gentleman, the youngest of
the ladies, after thanking him for
his courtesy, commenced . converse
tion, She Inquired if he knew
Lord Sc-aud So, and the young man
said he did that he had met the noble.
man in question frequently 1T the gymna-
SUM. The inquiries went on. The young
gentleman seemed to know nearly all the
nobility. but none of the ladies, their
wives or sisters. Visions of q great lord
travelling ,ncog. possessed the girls. How
they would triumph over the others in
having met him first Being asked how
long he meant to be at Newport, the
Young man replied that he did not know.
He only came on brief visit having
never been there he wished to see the
place before going home. He was then
asked if he was intending to visit any one?
He said no that he had no acquaintance
in the place. The young ladies then be-
gan to assure him that society at Newport
was very charming indeed. The young
man said in we'll bred way that he had
no doubt of it, but that as he had no
friends there he could hardly expect to be
presented to its fasoinations. The conver-
sation ran along, and late in the evening,
when he rose to say good night, the
mother said to him that he had been ex-
tremely polite to herself and daughters,
and trusted they might have the pleasure
of returning his courtesy by receiving him
at their cottage. The young fellow
blushed, smiled little, and said if his
time permitted he would avail himself of
their courtesy. And SO they parted, the
ladies not even knowing his name. Sc
sure were they that he was at least a
nobleman that they had really asked him
to their house without even knowing who
he was. Several days after the youngest
daughter, who had been greatly impressed
by the Englishman, was out with some
young people in a coach, the driver OF
which was a we'll known young mai
of wealth in New York. Coming up
along the cliffs the party got out, anG
were observing one of the finest sea views
in America, when they saw standing neal
them stranger who had not yet seen the
party. Turning to leave. the stranger saw
the young lady he had met on the boat
She bowed cordially, and he hesitating q
little, gracefully returned the salutation.
The driver of the coach was amazed.
"Why," said he to her, do you know
him ?" "Oh yes," she glibly answered
"he is charming young gentleman who
very very agresable." "Weii," !" said be, "dt
you know his name?" She said she did
not. "Then let me tell you who it is
That is Charles Mitchell, the prize fighter
the champion of all England" Mitchell
looks more like a life guardsman than :
pugilist. In fact there is nothing of the
shoulder-hitter in his appearance or man.
ner, and he is man of fine education
and the Prince of Wales has had him at
luncheon more than once.
Two afternoons after this meeting tn
ladies before mentioned were on thei
piazza, when tho young man came up tn
walk. The oae who had met him had no
said word of her adventure, SO tn,
others were in perfect ignorance of th
meeting on the cliff. The mother greete,
him cordially. as did the elder daughter
He glanced at the other girl. Her fac
was crimson, but she did not come for
ward and speak to him. Looking at he
moment with half smile 0
contempt he said Madame,
could not leave without acknowlodg
ing your very polite attention i:
inviting me to your house when you di'
not even know my name l am gentle
man, however, though just now am no
in what you call society. My father is
clergyman Of tho English church and il
good standing. and his name is Mitchell
"Well, Mr.. Mitchell" said the mothe
with a smile, why are you not in SO
ciety? "Because l am at present priz
fighter" said he gravely. With quicl
wit that did her credit, the lady answered
''That is q sufficient reason. Ii l ba
known that, of course, should not hav
asked you to my house. But now tina
you are here, pray sit down." (He ha
been standing all the time.) NO" sal
he, II have done my errand !" and
bowed to the ladies who had spoken t
him, and without glance at the Othe
went away.