Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-03-16
ROASTING TOO SOON.
BY AID H. GIBSON.


The haze of a delightful Indian-sum-
mer day fell meIlowly over the land
scape.
The passenger on the east-bound ez-
press had raised the windows to drink
in the balmy, sIumberous air.
There was not a vacant seat In the
coach, and two passengers got on at
f - station.
They were ladies; one an old lady,
remarkably plain dressed Her com
Sanion was a young girl of II
She was very pretty, but her dress was
most plain and unattractive. She car
ried a shawl and several packages in her
arms
They paused near two young men,
who occupied separate seats.
The first one made no motion to re-
move his overcoat and handbag of
crocodile leather, though the ladies
stopped before him and the younger
said:
"Here, mother, this gentleman will
evidently let you have a seat by him, as
the coach is so crowded.
The young man looked up, and his
lip curled very superciliously under his
blonde mustache, as he said rather
crustily:
Seats engaged. A man to fill it be-
fore long"
"Here, ladies, please accept this seat,
and the young gentleman seated
directly behind him, arose with sachel
in hand, to give up the seat which he
occupied
ooh, sir, do not like to deprive you
of your seat, returned the girl.
Before the young man could reply
the train gave a sudden movement.
The old lady would have been precipi-
tated to the floor had not pair Of
strong arms caught her. With gentle
yet firm hands, the young man steadie6
her steps until she was comfortably
seated in his vacated seat.
AS the girl sank into the seat by hel
mothers side, she said in a swee
voice:
at thank you very much, sir.
The young man bowed politely, an,
started to find himself another seat.
Here, Ed" called the young ma
who had been so rude to the ladies
"You my sit by me. It's deuced VI
pleasant travelling alone" and he re
moved his baggage to make room.
AS Edwin was slowing away hi
sacheI the other whispered in his ca
vet loud enough to be heard by tn
ladies seated behind them, Il don
care to share my seat with Puritanica
looking old lady"
"You could at least have shown
little more courtesy, Edwin returne
with q flash of his fine brown eyes. II
discourteous young man gave-a carele
laugh and said:
AT always make it a habit never
waste politeness on ordinary persons
"YOu may make a mistake sometim
Charles Elder, if you follow out such
habit, replied Edwin Baxter.
mo, do not think shall, was t
careless answer. But pray discontin
this subject before you branch off
an ethical lecture, as you used to at C
Iege," added Charles Elder, runni
his white hands through his scent
blonde hair.
Edwin Baxter did not reply.
drew out a newspaper and began ret
ing.
Young Elder yawned a little. and
last said: "This is decidedly too d
for me. I am going into the smoki
car to enjoy a choice Havana or t
Won't you accompany me, Baxter 2.
"No. thank you -Inever smoke "
turned Edwin, going on with his re
ing.
Pardon me. forgot you did
possess that accomplishment, he
piled as he left the coach
Edwin read on for several mint
and then laid the paper aside
The old lady reached over
touched him on the sleeve.
pardon me, sir. wish
iaarn If that yoqng man.