The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1885-12-25
EBENSBURG, PA. FRIDAY DECEMBER %, 1885
..;u ,. knocked down and run over.

As he spoke the old gentleman Wss
standing erect, eyeing the approaching
vehicles defantly.
At this moment a handsom cab dashed
round the corner at full speed, the driver
whipping up his animal to renewed speed.
In an instant st. Albans took in the
scene.
Before a warning could possibly be
given or understood, the cab would have
passed over the prostrate body Of the old
man.
Without the slightest hesitation st. Al
bans sprang into the road.
Pushing past the horses heads, dodg-
ing some and bending under others, he
threw himself in front of the helpless old
man.
The next moment the hanson was up
on them.
With a grasp Of iron St. Albans seized
the horses reins close by the bit
Then exerting his immense strength,
he forced the animal back upon his
launches.
The cabman now commenced TO be
abusive, but, fortunately, q policeman
made his appearance, and st. Albsns WAS
enabled to land the old gentleman with
safety upon the pavement.
"My dear sir" he exclaimed, holding
out both his hands, You have saved my
life! What more can 1 sayf l was all
through the Crimean campaign, and wit
messed some gallant actions, but never
saw anything to beat your pluck and
promptitude Of actionP
MY dear sir, pray don't mention it,
replied st. Albans, II only stopped a
horse"
"And lucky for me you were there to
stop it, or shouldn't be standing here
now," answered the old man.
Then catching sight of Austen, whom
he had not noticed before, owing to his
excitement, he exclaimed:
"Ah, Austen, my young friend, I am
glad to see you. Doubly glad because
you can do me the favor Of introducing
me to this gentleman"
with pleasure, general" replied Aus
ten. ALLOW me to introduce you: Gen
eral Carlton, Captain st. Albans-Captain
st. Albans, General Carlton"
more than pleased, sir, to make your
acquaintance" cried the general, land
very lucky acquaintance for me. And
now what are you young gentlemen going
to do this evening7 If you are not en-
gagged, you must come and dine with me-"
'Only too happy" answered st. Albans.
Every good. Then 1 shall depend up
on you," said the old gentleman. "Seven
sharp! You can show your friend the
way. Austen. Until then goodbye"
A hearty shake of the hand and they
parted; the old general going in one di-
rection, and the two friends in the other.
what curious coincidence" exclaimed
st. Albans. Il might have waited for
FIVE years if had tried for such thing"
"Deuced strange" said Austen.
"Bye-the-bye, you never told me you
were on familiar terms with the family"
continued the guardsman, 'or even that
you knew the old gentleman"
you didn't give me an opportunity"
replied Austen, coloring slightly; ''you
shut fellow up 80 that he has no chance
to say half he wants to-"
IL say, old man." said St Albans in q
low deep voice, and looking searchingly
at him as he spoke; "there's nothing be-
tween you and this girl, is therei If so.
for Heavens sake, speak out, and Barbs-
ly and his bet may all go to the deuce TO-
( gether for what I carep
"No indeed, Harry answered Austen.
"She cares no more for me than she does
for you. I admire her, of course, as any
one would who had the slightest percep-
tion of the beautiful but she certainly
does not return my admiration"
THAT is all right then" remarked St
Albans. "Now let US go in and have q
brandy -and-soda"
The motion was agreed to, and carried
After which came game Of billiards. and
then they adjourned to their chambers il
order to dress for dinner.
1t was about a quarter to seven as they
alighted from their hanson at the gener
ais door, and as they were going up tn,
steps the general himself drove up.
They entered together, and Carltol
said:
"Come upstairs, my boy, and let me in
troduce my daughter to the man VIII
saved my life"
They entered the drawing-roo wher
two young ladies were seated.
Isabel Carlton and her cousin, Luc,
Meredith.
Isabel Carlton was q magnificent bru
nette, with very large eyes, gorgeou
hair, and a clear pale complexion.
Her form was most voluptuously mould
ed, and her features were as regular an
as perfect as though they had been Gu
from marble. Lucy Meredith, on tn
contrary, was blonde, petite, with blu
eyes, and golden hair, her little nose
trihe "tip-t tilted" as the Poet Laureat
expresses it, and innocent mischief lurk
ing in every dimple. There was nothin
regular in her countenance, and yet tn
tout ensemble made charming face.
"Oh, papa" cried Isabel, rising as be
father came in, what has made you
late7 We were getting quite anxious!"
"You may well have felt anxious, m
dear" replied the general. "For if it ha
not been for this gentleman l should neN
er have returned alive"
"What do you mean, papai" gaspe
Isabel, looking from one to the other {
though to ascertain the signiicatiOu
her fathers words. "I don't understand
"Why, my dear, was in the middle
st. James's- street, crossing over when m
gouty foot gave me reminder. 1 waite
for half minute, and then 1 saw cs
charging down upon me, as hard rs II
man could drive; 1 couldn't get out
the way. and l gave myself up for los
Suddenly Captain St Alhans dashed
among the vehicles, laid hold of Il
horse, forced him back, and got me safe
on to the pavement. By-the-bye, how d
you manage that, st. Albansi Upon II
soul, 1 believe you carried me. New
mind. here 1 am, safe and sound, and no
III run away and dress, while you thar
the gentleman who saved your poor o
fathers life"
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