The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-12-14
VIRTUES TRIUMPH IN A HORSE CAR
Tho short Battle Between s,ight.bniit
GenllemnM and u nMrly Mmaher.

Soholemnu nuu u ISurIy Mhsher.
A gentleman, apparently about forty years
of age. OF light but wIry build and rather an
absent minded demeanor sat between two
ladies' in a Twenty third street car last night ut
about 0 o'clock. There were two other occu-
pants OF the car. one OF whom was n young and
rather an attractive woman who sat directly
opposite the gentleman and his two lady
friends. The girl. who was alone. was one Of
the many plump bright-faced. and well
dressed working women OF New York. and her
manner was entirely modest and self-pos-
sessed. As the car went eastward across
Fourth avenue a man OF stawart physique and
dainsT e9 thTega the car
lberateIy alongside OF the girl. She concea! cd
a look which was OF partial recognition. coupled
with annoyance. and turned her face toward the
window with every appearance OF being nervous
ana III at ease The newcomer. who wore a
and was entirely at his ease allowed his elbow elbow
to rest over the arm OF the girl She moved
followed her. This sort OF thing went on until
they were both up In the corner OF tho car.
Such scenes are not so very rare in Now York
particularly striking, on account OF the effect
II had upon the escort OF the two women on the
other side Of the car He ADDICTED ner.ously
opposite him. and the blood slowly left his face
until he was as white rs sheet. His lips were
compressed. and he wet them constantly with
the tip Of mis- tongue. Every time the ensy
going blackguari on the opposite side OF tho
car offered a fresh annoyance to the working
mans face. and then as slowly recede again.
He wore ron-gray side whiskers but tho rest
gloves of. his hands trembled violently. He
folded the gloves with great nicely and placed
panions talked to him quietly. and one put her
hand afiectionntely on his arm. 49,.
walk ss r ssd Of ihs ht h@1
close in here. and would rather be in the air"
>, She half rose In her seat. but he didn't move.
He was still glazing at the big man across the
car, who returned his LOOK once in a while with
the most tranquil indifference Imaginable.
Meanwhile the working girl. who had anpar-
seat. As she did So the man beside her took
into the seat again. Thcreupon the little man
sprang to his feet, doubled UP his fist. pointed
slowy and with great decision. You inte r
sc9u41 ,lI Fl II you don't move away from that
Tho words were delivered in rather n sing
song manner. but there was no doubt about the
cnrnestness Of tho man who uttered them. Tho
big man Simply smiled and Deliberately turned
again. What followed occupied a very short
space Of time. The white faced and ,wiry man
upon chicken. There was no ATTEMPT at hit;
twined both Of his hands into the breast of the
man. coat. Then there was an instant strugg e
aud the big masher lay fiat on his back with
dashboard ana his long legs stretching into the
car. Before he could get up the little man had
tossed his cane and Int gut into tho street.
grimaces sufficient to alarm a Colossus. And
rs tho man lay on the floor and looked up ut il
| the conviction seemed to enter his soul that he
| had had enough. He scrambled awkwardy 10
| his feet and stood in the door in some doubt
the assailant said in the same sing song and
| falsetto voice:
II you come in this car again l will break
your nOse.'
The ear had not stopped during the struggle
| and the man jumped Off and left his assailan,
| in full possession. Two of the buttons had been
ripped of of the galant's coat in;the scrimmago
and the little mar, picked them UP. presented
with the remark: These viii do for ii Souvenirs SOY
The girl said the man had annoyed her fol
several nights in succession. but she was sure
| he would never trouble her again. Tho little
man gave her a courtly bow as he left the car
ana it was noticeable that he trod the floor with
tip-toed grace and naughty mien that belongs
| by right to cOnQuerOrS.