Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1888-01-04
THIRD CLASS.

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\ goo many years have passed since.
one bitterly cold night-the last night
in the old year-I was taking the !
o'cI ck eXpr. ss from York 10 New
castle.
The train stood ready to start, but
either there were few passengers or
tLey dId not like leaving the cheerful
warmth OF waiting and refreshment
ro1ms until the last moment, for
paced the platform in gloomy solicit
ude, trying to decide the then mo-
meutous question, whether 10 travel
third class and p ease the governor, or
drst class and please myself
Ny father WAS a large shareholder
and took an active interest in the work
Ing Of the line. He WAS not satisfied
with getting good interest for his
money, but wanted TO the very full
amount all the principal was capable OF
making.
''NIake the third-class carriage as
comfortable rs you can, and then far
greater numbers VIII travel, s" was one
of uIs maXImS.
"It IS not the solitary drsts and sec
ouds that viii make the affair pay,
Bob. ms lad, " said he. addressing me,
but the hundreds and thousands of
mill hands and mechanics. When you
travel on our line never lose an oppOr-
tuuity Of going third class, and then
YOU viii be able TO suggest improve
meutS.'
And so I usually followed his advice;
but on this night | felt sorely tempted
10 make an exception 10 the rule i
remembered, however, with an uneasy
conscience. that | was bound to please
the old gentleman Just now, II possible.
He might have a talent for making
money, but lis son had been largely
endowed with the gift of spending 1t,
and [ Euaw well that in n tetS days 4
should be obliged agaia TO appeal TO his
generosity 10 free me from my ilablli-
ties; aud So, with the air of a martyr.
I walked up to the front OF the nearest
carriage.
"Ars these corner seats all takenIn
asked of lwO ladies who were the sole
occupants Of the carriage.
"All bul that SAID the elder one,
pointing t0 the one opposite To her.
/ threw "a small satchel and some
wraps into the seat.
''You are NOT going third on night
ike this, age YOU, Mr.. LawsOnr" said
the guIi, addressing ME.
Certainly! Why notg" demanded
I, quite brayely.
B.t I felt that 1 was quite self
denying Young man, and should most
assUIt-iy, Iu my GgSJ letter home, make
a strong note Of the sacrifice 1 had
made.
81 Will get you a foot. warmer; you
vii, need one ,o-uIght,n said the guard e,
rs he was hugrymg away.
"Iuauhs. BRING one for these ladies
as Well, - returned.
Have yuJ any luggage, sir?" the
man inquired, a few moments later rs,
having fulfilled his commission, he
stood waiting % give the signal for our
departure.
'Iu the van, - 1 replied.
Sand your frieuds?" he asked.
Iturued 90 the two ladies'. The elder
one nodded
"les, a" I answered.
"AI.r.gh-H' the guard shouted, and
blew sAUI whistle.
And M "A few seconds we We're on
our way 20 Newcastle. But travelling
was heavy work, as the rails were en-
cumbeIrl with snow
The Old GIy indeed listened to what |
had 90 say, and now aud then yentured
remark ON uyr own account; but the
young one merely gave monOsy liable
replies to any observations addressed to
Ler. / thought, however, that she had
tNe most musical voice l had ever
heard, and Z felt provoked with her for
talking so little, and keeping her face
NAltE made 10 impossible TO see what
LeI features We're ike.
Al length / gave up all efforts at
conversation, ami sat wondering who
my IeaoW-p -sgugrTs were, and devIS-
ing scheme that would make the
young lady throw back her veil.
As / Hy back with closed eyes Wis
IONS OF % fur-Uairgd, blue-eyed. gentle
glT. toIJei before me. and already 1
was more than half m love with her.
was young llau. and had never before
t7I. The charm of "a sweet voice, and |
Undermined that I would not lose sinhU
o' sAe .us,assUr in a hurry.
Presently lec down the window and
attempted TO look out, but instantly
.aete was such a vulIey of fine snow
1u1J l was comp, lled to close 1t again
4uICNly Tie ladies' shivered, and | at
ouJe offered my rug TO the elder lady.
s S.2 Then more carefully and teuderIy
'o',eu my plaid about the younger one.
=, y. Fast We ran into Darlington S,a.
sou' "Nd rs I hastily ordered port wine
Iesu, 70 be brought to us as hot AS i,
tou.d ,}l oe made l eNu.ted In the thought
Ia, "a. "N IJst should have a GLIMPSE q;
t"e young Eldy's face. but 1 WAS
U'omed to lppoiutment.
-, lod had better keep down vour
ven, ~ dear; tins wind Will make Won,
IootAache worse" " remarked the sIGs,
4u e,ly turning TO her companion
bi,leI Al,eI thls l sat in sullen sneuc,
''TIo1.nE over my Ill-lUck.
S'e'lhg grew worse. The old lad,
Ts Ss evidently agItated. Sue sIipDaI
asI hand into the young laIy1s matfI a--
't'L,en'ly Tor sympathy.
In N atr.1d We shall not get to New
tSs,' tSs..e Tonight" " SAID, bending Ioy-,r,
.surelyI' burst from both tbeir Inns
- such CONSERVATION as maIe M - .,,ls. :, -
70 have impaired such disar-TaS'1,I e -, ~ !,
Information. U'sagTeea0it
ouI We must be In Newcastle 70