Connecticut western news., 1888-04-18
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 sPlease let me assist you2"
 There was no response to my request, but I know that in this case silence gave consent Tho words were addressed to a pre- possessing young woman as was about to get aboard west bound train at Binghampton one morning. Her satchel had slipped from her hand while she was waiting to be helped up the car steps by the attending porter. Its over crowded condition caused its clasps to give way and out rolled a half dozen articles, combs, brush, drinking cup and such things as ladies invariab ply carry with them when travelling, and which no unmarried man will attempt to remember.
 She scrambled after the things her. sell, and did my share in race after round box of tooth powder that rolled along the platform like steam uni cycle. It did not get away, however, and I got back with it in time to pick ap . gilt-edged volume of Whittier, which, with the somewhat soiled box of tooth polish, presented to the fair lady with my most graceful bow. Of course ihe said, ''Thank you!" can see her nova handsome brunette, in plain but tasteful attire. She did not shoot me with that cold, heartIess, abbrevi- ated and expressionless expression, s'Thanksp Her reward was modest look of the eyes, faint blush on the cheeks, and in sweet voice, "Thank youp'
 She packed the riotous articles back nto her satchcl, and relieved the small hands that endeavored to bring the two sides together, grappling tho bag with sufficient muscle to close 1t and fasten tho clasps firmly.
 sWon't you let me carry it into the car for youl It is very heavy"
 There was another modest look, blush 'Thank you" When does man feel happier that when contributing to the comfort of an appreciative woman2 If it b right in his way to bo of assistance, and the woman is y oung and more than ordinarily attractive, so much the happier is he. Have you not seen man  carry . woman's weighty satchel half dozen blocks when if it had been his own an expressman would have received . quarter for the scrvice2 There is a deal of importance ia the ownership oi . satchel The bag in my hand seemed then as light as toy balloon, but now in my thoughtful moments I am sure that there were in it several changes ot attire in addition to the travelling out fit already mentioned.
 Iconfess that was pleased to find tho car well occupied and only one seat en tirely vacant. The experiences hat made acquain tance easy, and after giv ing her the place next to the window and dcpositing the bulky satchel at hel feet, I made inquiry if I would be in truding if took the remainder of tht seat.
 sOh, 10 sir. am all alone. l shal not need it at all. You have been very kind.
 'sHow beautiful the September morn ings are| said by way of opening conversation.
 "Aren't they lovely! After the SUI has swept away the fog the Susque hanna valley is as picturesque as on' could wish to have it. do dislike fogs think when find place where ther, are no fogs l shall engage building lot. How far is it from Elnira to Buffa lof' she added.
 "A hundred and forty six miles," replied with the celeritv of schoolbo who had learned it in his lesson. "Ar you going so fara''
 "Yes," she replied, II am going t visit friend. And youa'
 s'To Buffalo also. Do you shin you can endure my company for so Ion . distance2'
 '4Oh, yes, but do you not think youn ladies are stupid travelling companionsa
 expressed myself much hurt by th intimation that such thought had evt entered my mind. I talked till m throat became dry, then rested and r, psated the experience. In the cour. q tAs conyersation shc had gathere