The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-30
MIR. BROWNIES HE1REss.

-" you must make up your mind to travel by veritable Via Dorosa before you att tain success, especially if you have to live by it,n said my friend, Ted Ochre. "I have been through the whole busi- ness, and know all about it
 l have since proved his words 10 be true, although have less cause to com plain than many of my comrades of the brush, for lucky accident provided my wife and myself with the means of living till got fair start. But passed through some grievous experiences be- fore that happened.
 When l had begun to make a little progress, and had saved enough money to enable me to do so, 1 determined 10 give myself several weeks stay in the country, where l hoped to recrui. my health at the same time that pursued my studies.
 l meant to live as cheaply as possible, and work hard all the time; yet i: was with host of pleasant ansicipations that l jumped into third-class carriage at Liverpool street. and after a three-hours' journey arrived at the quiet little country station of W. After having ascer- tained from one of the porters that there were good lodgings to be had at the village inn. walked up the platform to- ward the place of exit. As passed the hrst-class carriages my attention was ar- rested by one of the windows being let down in violent hurry.
 Eh, porter. Where are they all s'' exclaimed an irritable voice belonging to stout elderly gentleman, who was s,rug- gling, with swollen, gouty fingers. to turn the siiff handle of the door.
 With some diniculty l managed to open it for him, jus, as the sta,ion-master had given the signal for the train to move on.
 The porter, catching sight of me open- ing the door as the train was moving, shouted to me to stand back '" and ran ap to enforce his command: but the irate passenger forced open the door. which the official had nearly re-shu,. and jumped out, falling as he did so with one loot between the platform and the train.
 Catching hin, as he fell, while the porter at the same moment sigualed for the train to stop, was fortunate enough to extrica,e the old gentleman from his perilous position.
 It's Mir. Browne hope you're no, hurt, sir.' exclaimed the s,ation-rnaster. coming up.
 " Hurt" he replied, suffering with rage, "I'n--ill report every man-jack of you. If I, had rot been for this gentle. man"
 |" He knows twarn't my fault. said the psrter, sulkily; you would ge. out O that train arter she'd sarted."
 " In that case" began the station master, very deferentially, "if Jones is correct"
 Correct. The rascal-I-l-"
 "The man is righ, enough so tar," [ interrupted, but there was no one near to open the carriage door, and at the las, moment. after some difficulty, opened h myselEn
 Gross neglect-ugh r with a growl of pam and as sure as I'm a dlrector- ugh r."
 l am afraid you are severely hurt" 1 interrupted; let me assist you to the waiting-room.
 !" No. no straigh, home a. once my carriage is waiting he replied. taking my arm and. answering only by fierce growl the suiky apologies of the porter, he limped painfully to his carriage. just as had helped him in. the station-naasser hurried up and exclaimed.
 "I trust you're no, seriously hur.. I-"
 Hurt .' he growled, with renewed in- dignation. "l think haze oaiy broken my leg. But that's nothing-noehing of any consequence!"
 ",You see, Mir. Browne. it's no. your usual train. sir," replied the crestfallen official @Will you let me send the doc. tor on ?" he asked.
 ANov roared the old gentleman.
 think that would be the safes; plan," suggested, for though think t can he nothing more serious than a bad sprain-"
 Good gracious, sir! What can YOU know about it9 l tell you I'm in agony. We'll" to the station-masser, who ssood awaiting his instructions, "why dye sand gaping there" Then to me. as turned b @. "get in, can't you? Get inw
 Thank you, but l must iind my way b the inn, T replied rather s&ifiy, for did not relish the tone of ths requess.
 Sboehw | all Caa't you sse that I'm mad vith pain P he ssksd iuitahly. .s T hke!y th.s an going to lst you go to . vreecAed cUunuy public house-ifs neeha.g bcaW-a1g s1sing my life ?''
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