Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1885-07-29
uIITE An ADVENTURE.

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good many years have passed since
ono bitterly cold night-the last night
in the old year, WAS taking the p,
m express from York TO Newcastle
Tbetrain stood ready to start; but either
there were few passengers or they did
MOI like leaving the cheerful warmth of
waiting and TefreShment rooms until
The last moment, for paced the platform
IN gloomy solitude, trying TO decide
me then momentOuS question. whether
To travel third class, and please the
governor OF first class and please myself
Ny father Was a large shareholder, and
topk an active interest in the working
of the line. He Was not satisfied with
getting good interest for his money. but
wanted to tile very full amount all the
principal Was capable Of making. One
of his maNims was Make the third
class carriages as comfortable as you
can, and then far greater numbers will
travel.
1T IS not tie solitary first and sec
onds. Bob my lad, >" said he, addressing
ne. that Will make the affair pay, but
tie hundreds and thousands of mill
hands and mechanics. When you
trayel Oh our line, never lose an Oppor-
unity Of going third class, and then
YOU vii be able to suggest improve
meniS "
And 50 / usually followed his advice
OuI Oh this night | was sorely tempted
to make Al exception to the rule. l
remembered D. Yer, with an uneasy
conscience, Jl.aj 1 WAS bound to please
TIE old gentleman Just now, if possible.
BE might have IA talent for making
money, but bis son had been largely en-
dOWed with the gift of spending it; and
knew well that in a few days l should
be obliged to again appeal to his gen
eroslty TO free me from my liabilities;
and 50, with the air OF martyr, L
walked up 70 the door of the nearest
carriage.
Are these corner seats all takenP"
asked Of Two ladies' who were the sole
occupants Of the carriage.
"All but that" said the elder one,
pointing 10 the one opposite to her.
threw in a small satchel aid some
wraps
You ale not going third on a night
ike this, Mr.. Lawson?" said the guard
addressing NE
Certainly! Wby nOti" demanded 1
brayely; but fit | was most self
denying young man, ana should, most
assuTediy, 70 my first letter home,
make srOIg note of the sacrifice |
had made.
Il viii gel you "A fOOt-warmer; you
VII 1eed il tonight, - said the guard
as he Vas hurryIng away.
Thanks, Bring one for these ladies
Is well, returned /
Have you any luggage, sir!' the
man Inquired. few moments later, as
having fulfilled his commission, he
stood waiting 10 give the signal for our
departure.
in the van, | replied.
And Your friends?" asked he.
turned to the ladies. The elder one
nodded aud J answered, Yes"
All nght.' the guard shouted, and
blew a shrill whistle; and in few min
utes We were on our way to Newcastle.
But travelling was heavy work, as
lne Tails were encountered with snow.
Ny companions were not talkative.
lie old lady indeed listened to what
lad To Say, and now and again ventur-
ed a remark Oh her own account; but
the younger one merely gave monsyl-
lA6!c replies 10 any observations address
seO 10 Ler. l thought however that
sue Lad The most musical voice ] had
ever heard, and felt provoked with her
ior taking 80 little and keeping her
lace concealed by thick Shetland veil
WHICH made ii an impOssibility Ito see
"uat her features were like.
Al length gave up all efforts at
conversation, and sat wondering who
NY IeA0"- passengers were, and devils
Iug scheme that would make the
young lady throw back her veil. As
tAl BACK with closed eyes, visions of a
iSi-hared, blue--yed. gentle girl float
~ OeloIe he; and already | was more
tuai la'i IN love with her. | was a
,ouhg man, and had never before felt
.le charm Of sweet voice, ard de-
.elnlned that | would not lose sight of
'le pOSSeSSOr in a hurry.
PRESENTLY let down the window and
@seVempled to look out; but instantly
suefe was such a yolley of fine white
ano" that | was compelled to close it
aseM quickly. The ladies shivered,
st, sIG ILen more carefully and tenderly
'O'aeu my plaid about the young one.
= At last We ran into d rlington sta
.ioA' and, as | hastily ordered port
W nile negus to be brought to us as hot
"a 1t could be made, | exulted in the
oI'1 oII'ousht that at last l should have a
ffIuiSt OF the young lady's face. But
Sas @ doomed to disappointment.
ou had better keep down your
,ot, et, dear," the old lady sand, turning
Tone net companion; this wind will make
'0ai toothache worse.n
tt I-lVer TINS sat down in sullen silence
" " DioOd over my ill-luck.
MO-. i"'ellng grew worse. The old lady
bss evidently agitated. She slipped
eyida".1 nanu INTO the young lady's muff-
tSTenliy ~ Tor sympathy.
N ahi afraid We shall not get into
tou'ocdste TO night" said L, bending
in snoI eiy!" burst from both their lips
- auch CONSERVATION as made me sorry
for-nre Ave impaired such dlsagreeable in
piyt'S,. nGt We must be in Newcastle to-
said The elder lady irratIonAlly;