The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1886-08-14
Caught by a Cru|Ier.

1t was so funny-the way they first
met and became acquainted. They,
Mabel and her older sister, Fan, were
off for a long summer holiday, rare
good time in New Eneland hills, a sight
of dear old Boston town, a dip in the
sea, and n whole vacation of rest and
enjoyment. No wonder they were in
good spirits, and We're quite hilarious
with the jolly party who had come down
to see them off.
These good friends had not only
brought themselves down to the train,
sbut had brought flowers and books, as
well as other delicacies and substantials
for the luncheon. There we're not many
passengers, apd the party, for the time
being, took possession of the car, and
made the best of the brief moments
before parting.
In spite of the innumerable good
wishes and messages and instructions
showered upon the travellers, there was
time for various observations and re.
marks upon the surroundings, upon the
comfort aud convenience of the car,
upon the resources of the larder upon
the solemnity of the dusky porter. and
the Importance of the conductor and
then followed some merry specuiations
regarding the fellow passengers, one at
the end of the car receiving special
attention. partly, perhaps, because dis.
tance lent safety to the audacity, partly
because there was something in his air
that piqued the curiosity if not the
interest of the girls.
de was rather tall and slender, good
figure and graceful carriage, brown hair,
and the klndest, millest brown ewes, A
mustache failed to entirely conceal the
strong lines of q pleasant mouth. His
dress and equipment were faultless. and
still about him there was an air of
melancholy and resisted detection that
was irrisible.
u know" said Amy Fay, "that he il
travelling with corpse l am sure Of
it."
Nonsense ~ said Tom. "More likely
with line of school-books or clothes
. Tringers."
Well, interposed Agnes 81 do wish
We're going; | am sure l should be able
70 draw him ont i'll the ride between
mere and Boston,"
The train is about to draw him out.
sowe had better leave him. " said Arthur.
i guess that Won can depend upon
mabel and Fan 10 get ut something"
Now You will write. and let lis know
everything, won't you, Mabel" begged
Agnes. Il shall be expiring to hear
ifom yon, and do send me those patterns,
and don't forget 10 tell me about the
nats' and tell me all about everybody
you meet"
Come, Agnes, we must 60" said Tom,
@Eng her arm.
Arthur drew Mabel aside for one last
word and Amy was loading Fan with
oiesslngs and messages to last until they
should meet few weeks later at the
mountains.
You know" she finally interrupted
nefseif, II brought you box of the
uoss delicious crullers, whole box of
aem Ii yon can't ca. them all. do give
nem to some one who will fully ap.
pfeciate them"
Il say whispered her brother Jack,
give them tohim they would melt in
bis mouth"
Do! said Amy. 'And tell me the
suect There, Iput nv blessing on them.
hy they prove nait to the best fish in
'ae sea Alv they excite words as sweet,
sau looks as tender rs they themselves. 7"
Everything done brown" chimed in
Aoin' crossing with his cane Amy's in
"uAtlon figure on the box.
Doht get soft only good when crisp"
warned jack, kissing Fan in spite of