Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-01-02
A Young Mans Haste.

take out his watch frequently and give it an
anxious glance His valise was in the aisle, and
he was evidently nervous about catching his
train. When they were within about fifteen
blocks of the station, he went out on the front
driver, told him how he had been unable to
find a cab and must reach this train or be late
for his own wedding, and ended by offering
him half q dollar to make the remaining dis
lance on half time. They had passed the barn,
and as the company could not know, the driver
preached by the young man was equally will
tempt
Just as the young man had concluded arrange
mentS to make his now twelve remaining
blocks in five minutes (which would leave him
thirty seconds to buy his ticket and make the
on the lower crossing Of course, and the car
being on its way up town could only stop ON
with a deliberation which maddened the pro-
spective bridegroom. One of them put her foot
wen: Jessie. good-by I'll see you tomor-
row. What time did you say?"
II didn't say"
suppose We call it 2 o'clock. We lunch at / ;.
and can just reach Arnold l. Constable's by
the 81 by o'clock. You wanted to look at
that cretOnne, didn't yOu?"
good place to begin our shopping as any,
suppose thought of Macy's. but
The conductor was lingering the strap impa-
tiently. "Madam," he began.
Zone moment! Mays, then. Jessie ~
''Yes or no, Arnolds. But make 1t halt-past
two. 1t will be more convenient on account of
"Madam, can't wait Take the next car"
said the conductor, sharply.
"After making us walk across the road for
this car / think not. Jessie -
They kissed.
'Good-by, Clara"
Clara and a friend who had not taken part in
this conversation finally got upon the car.
The young man had been trying to stamp the
bottom
He glared at the pair as They entered. Then he
went out on the platform, and had another
talk with the driver There were four minutes
left, and when the possible but now somewhat
doubtful bridegroom mentioned q dollar he
thought he might do 1t in that time and dashed
his horses into galOp.
The young man kept his eyes on his watch,
and when he saw that they were three blocks
from the station with a minute to spare, a wide
smile OverSpread his countenance Then sud-
denly frOwn contracted 1T. No one had stop
ped the car since the ladies got on Now they
were getting OF, and the conductor pulled the
bell with scOwl. They sat in their seats until
the car had come to a dead stop, then rose and
walked slowly toward the door,
You are going over to the east side, Clara %
asked the one who had not before spoken, as
they reached the door.
Yes, thought would go over and look
after the mission school am interested in. l
am stunning this winter, you know
~ wish could GO with you But have an
engagement to dine with Mrs LIE Moult at
six. l wonder if could" She opened her
watch.
"This is your street, ladies'" said the con-
ductOr briskly. 1--WE are in q special hurry to-
day, On account Of"
"In just one moment. Do you think you can
go, Clara? should SO much like to have you"
"And have pinned for don't know how long,
to see your mission school. II it wasn't tor this
dinner of Mrs. LIE Moults-''
The young man who had been dancing with
suppressed impatience, jumped up in despera-
tion and approaching the ladies he lifted his
hat and said politely to the hesitant pair
Ladies' pardon me, but all my hopes Of ftl-
ture happiness depend on this car going at
once. If you will postpone your discussion I'M
til you have alighted, you will confer an inesti-
mable benefit upon me-"
"Your hopes OF future happiness!" murmured
one Of them.
Eyes. my dear madam, yes Don't ask me to
explain At any time after the ceremony /
shall be most happy"
Hes going to his wedding" whispered one
TO the other Certainly, sir. / hope you will
excuse us. / assure you we wouldn't for any
thing have delayed the car II we had known
and most thoughtless of us. If we had been in
formed OF such an interesting necessity We could
not have dreamed
But the wOuld-be bridegroom had sunk upon
the seat and surrendered.
Hold the car here Tor quarter of an hour,
VIII you, please conductor" he said. 81
think you have gained that much time on my
l can use it as please There's no use think
ing of the wedding now. It's too late. It's
of, and the girl wouldn't look at me. But
the story they have detained me to tell
Let us all stop here awhile and have q
nice. pleasant little chat, and give these ladies
opportunity for their interesting little apologies
Driver, water your horses. Conductor there is
a good Havana. Now, ladies, am at your SER
vice. Sit down and I'll tell you all about my
love affair with the girl you have prevented me
interestingly
But the ladies had gone. Ladies never could
appreciate irony, somehow.