The National tribune., 1890-12-04


] from conservative statements of fact to fasci-
mating prOmulgatious of opinion. She knew
/ what sort OF little boy he had been, and how
he had first intended TO study for the ministry;
how after this he determined upon the legal
profession, which In turn was abandoned on
account Of his health. Shenow knew that the
/ four years abroad was 10 recover his health,
and that has present business something Telat-
| ing TO the stock market was better for both
! his health aud his pocket. Ile, on the other
] hand, had learned that She was an orphan, left
! TO the care of Tom and his wife; that she cared
/ little for society, liked music and flowers and
detested pOodes and ladies' dogs.
How long are we TO be travelling compan-
! ious2" Mr. Ralph Douglass had asked while he
carefully escorted her TO the " diner" in The
/ rear.
They had fingered forgctrul ofthe Last call
! for suppah in the dining-cah," and were row
/ gaiy huuyng through the vestibule train.
An " / so TO Washington; and you?" The violet
Teyes were raised ingurngly % the brown.
How fortunate; I'm going there also"
IL was well that good Mrs. Douglass who had
! reared her son in fear Of the commandments,
could not now penetrate the depths of her
/ Ralph's breast pocket and there discover q
through ticket to New York City.
How nice" smiled Harrie
They talked more than they ate, and on re-
i turning to their own coach young Mr. Douglass
settled himself with a matter ol-course air
/ alongside his sisters friend.
The only other occupants OF the "Widfre"
\ were an elderly couple at the farther end and
| a single lady, who was sca-sick and had retired
carly behind the dismal green curtains.
il was nearly IL O'Clock when the porter was
permitted to make Up Mr.. Douga5s's berth.
"This is delightful. but Im going TO say
/ good. might. You must not lose your color
4 through my sCfishncss," and the young man,
rising with reluctance, held out his hand AT
what hour do you wish TO be callcd2" he
continued, soctoasly, retaining her hand.
"I'll be up before I'm called laughingly,
and ready for break fast at h8lf-past SEVEN
Good +" smiled the sinner my hour exactly;
now aud the rocking OF the car seemed 10
make il necessary for him 20 take her gently
by the arm, goodnight Little Miss Periec-
ton"
Good night, Nr.-Mr-Apollo."
Somewhere ia the middle Of the night the
vestibulcd limited made one Of its brief stops.
/ There was an unusual amount Of backing aud
putting and kissing Of steam, aud finally a dead
halt The thick silence Of the dim, draugLty
sleeper was tortured by horrible rasping
/ sound
Good gracious" Avery w.dc.awake young
woman sat up suddenly in her berth. Won
der If that is-Lida's brother; ugh!" and she
peored through the curtains, listening intently.
/ No; that is not my nclghb0r, II is farther
Up the coach. IL is the old gentleman"
There was another sleepless passenger on
] No. &.
81 wonder where we are" be muttered roll
ing the curtain up abit. What's that2 Good
Lord :" as the exasferating noise penetrated
to the roots OF his sensitive nerves. Z" Does
/ she-snOrelh
The thought was intolerable. The young
man opened the curtain trife aud listened
sharply.
:" No; it is the old man"
he gazed a moment at the curtain opposite,
4 then, dropping back laid his head contcutcdiy
upon his stony pillow
il was nearly { o'clock next morning when
/ Ralph Douglass discovered his new acquaint-
auce IN a madg-up section at the other end Of
I the coach. She was looking as fresh and twice
as pretty AS she did the night before. lie held
out his hand with an apology Tor his laziGCss.
You have not breaklasiodgn
No. but ] have been up since six"
"You havo2 Why did you not have me
callcdy And w. pauslng suddenly, rs If
rccoIlecting the proprotios. " But ] am glad
You waited. Come"
Miss Vernon enjoyed her breakfast. She
never remembered Tom being 50 solicitors
concerning her appetite. She doubted whether
he knew she likcd grapes Tor breakfast, or
whether the steak was done TO her taste. IL
was very pleasant 10 have some one inspect her
coffee, and, insisting that il WAS cold, send for
another cup.
u never knew SO short morning" Mr.
Douglass sighed, a. he looked at his watch
ateron.
ut has passed quickly" admitted the young
lady What! sre we at Harpors Ferry ?
Why, we Will be IN Washington IN less than
an hour" Then she gazed al the noble blue
mountains Of Maryland and Virginia as IL they
had been mOic-Aii.s.
Horrible" murmurcd her companion" and
lie looked at the girls face instead Of the his
tOTiC aud splendid scene. Why is IL" impa-
tieutly, that all good things come aud 90 so
quickly"
But you are going TO call at Uncles," said
the lady, c0ns0.ingy
" Yes" discOHsOlalcly; ." but not until To-
morrow night you said"
" Well ] consider that pretty sudden
81 Say, Miss Harrie," aud tie young man
smiled e. il rs not necessary that your uncle
should know our acquaintance mean our
verbal acguaintance- began only last night for
We really are old friends"
THAT is true" thoughtfully, "but," as Il
suddenly relieved, " ] must tell Tom when 90
| home"
cor course" assented Mr. Douglass cheer.
fully, Tom ought 70 know"
For the development Of friendship or The
increase OF autipathios there Is no such place
as the soClusiOn Of Pullman coach. There
had been little in the range Of their expert.
euce, litilo iu relation 10 their tastes and
aspirations that these young people had not
either unCgHsCgusly cOuldCd OF partly dis
closed 10 each other.
&" j feel as II ] had known you always" b,
said, willie assisting her in putting on heI
travelling coat.
Yes, IL does seem So"
"Are you glad or sorry that we met-there
3 don't iTown OF be aUgry-plCase answer. Altel
three years you m zht say that say something
e Pm an impatient fellow"
She looked at him. lie was pale. She bad
1. just been quietly admring bis fresh color and
d. mentally comparing him with some other mcI
& she knew.
! THAT is, Of course, I'm glad. Ida always
said"--
= Never mind Ida, think Of me--there. lool
G a. mci we are nearly 10 the city. ] never rae
anyone like you you understand me aud 49,
= Please d0n'I-the porter will hear you"
Bother the porter, ] gave him enough .,
, make him hold bis tongue. See, there Is ID,
p MouumnniHud the Capitol; only three minute
2 left. Tell me, Mis-llaren aud big, str0ul
hand closed over the little gloyed one that wa
q lightly ciutching an umbrella, " DO you Xix
] me as travelling compartment"
d Yes" softly, and
Aud wh8tY Tell men
"hOu are very nice"
! "Bless you. ] don't deserve that, but Gel
e me, Iiarrio. could you 49,
Is "Ah! the whistle that's Washington" an
3 the giIl made a quick, imFulsive movement, a
j ii 10 rise.
"sil down. he implored, We have aminut
e left" OBTAINING hand was on her arm, Ga
}, brown eyes were appealing TO the Yiolgl
o Would you, would you care 10 take anOthe
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