The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-08-06
Caught by a Cru||er.

1t was so 1unny-the way they hrst
met and became acquainted. They,
Mabel and her older sister, Fan, were
off for q long summer holiday, rare
good time in New England hills, sight
of dear old Boston town, dip in the
sea, and q whole vacation of rest and
enjoyment. No wonder they were in
good spirits, and were 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.
but had brought flowers and books, as
we'll as other delicacles and substantials
for the luncheon. There were not many
passengers, and 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 innnmerable 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 and 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 speculations
regarding the fellow passengers, one at
the end of the car receiving special
attention, partly, perhaps, because dis
lance lent safety to the audacity, partly
because there was something in his air
that piqued the curiosity if not the
interest of the girls.
He was rather tall and slender, good
figure and graceful carriage, brown hair,
and the kindest mildest brown eyes. 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.
81 know" SAIL Amy Fay, "that he is
travelling with corpse am sure of
it."
"Nonsense r' said Tom. "More likely
with line of school-books or clothes
wringers."
"Well." interposed Agnes, ST do wish
I were going; am sure I should be able
to draw him out in the ride between
here and Boston"
"The train is about to draw him ont,
so we had better leave him" said Arthur.
81 guess that you can depend upon
2 Mabel and Fan to get at something"
"Now you will write, and let us know
everything, won't you, Mabel?" begged
Agnes. 81 shall be expiring to hear
from you, and do send me those patterns
and don't forget to tell me about the
hats, and tell me all about everybody
you meet"
"Come, Agnes, we must go, said Tom,
taking her arm.
Arthur drew Mabel aside for one last
word, and Amy was loading Fan with
q blessings and messages to last until they
should meet few weeks later at the
mountains.
"You know" she finally interrupted
herself, 81 brought you q box of the
most delicious crullers, whole box of
them. If you can't eat them all, do give
them to some one who will fully ap-
preciate them"
81 say" whispered her brother Jack.
''give them to him /; they would melt in
his mouth"
IDOL" said Amy. "And tell me the
effect. There, put my blessing on them.
"a May they prove bait to the best fish in
the sea! May they excite words as sweet,
and looks as tender, as they themselves!'
. Everything done brown" chimed in
Tom, crossing with his cane Amy's III
cantation figure on the box.
Don't get soft only good when crisp, "
warned Jack, kissing Fan in spite OF
protest.
Then he kissed Mabel too. bidding the