The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-04-16
A PULLMAN CAR WOOING.

- l. OAANA hAN OAH W VILLAIN
Scene: Eastern-bound Pullman car
at the Oakland mole. ..".
Time: $50 p. m.
Enter elderly gentleman, carrying
small valise and large hamper. Fol
lowing him two ladies, evidently moth
er and daughter. Daughter in dark
blue travelling costume, with large
bunch of violets pinned to front other
Jacket; is a pretty, slender girl, of
about eighteen. Both laden with
flowers, books. and numerous small
parcels, which they deposit in section
! nearest middle of car. The following
conversation ensues.
"Gladys, dear, am really worried
over your taking this trip alone. Had
you not better wait a day or so, to
see if we can hunt some one up to &C
company your"
20, no, indeed, papa. 1t was un-
fortunate that Mr. Wilson was taken
i'll so suddenly this morning, so that
Mrs. Wilson could not 60 with me
this afternoon, but you see I'll have
to start to-day to reach Omaha, in
time for Clara's wedding, especially as
I'm to be bridesmaid. You and mann
ma must not worry, for shah get
along all right alone ..-..-.
In the meanwhile other passengers
come in, and find their respective Sec
tions. The engine toots warningly.
A few more kisses and hurried in
structions, and papa and mamma are
gone. The train moves off, slowly at
first, then with increasing speed car
ries her further and further away from
the two worried souls she had Just
left.
Gladys felt Il little fri htened at the
prospect Of this, her first long Journey
alone, and kept her face turned to-
ward the fast-hying but unnoticed
landscape, or the blue eyes behind
the long veil were blurred with tears.
r Her thoughts flew back to her par
ents, now on the way to- thei1: home in
San Francisco. She knew how much
they would miss her.--the only Child
though she was going to stay only {,
few weeks with her Omaha friends.
She thought, too ofsome one else who
well, some one who was also LETT i'm
San Francisco.
Finally, turning to inspect her fell
low travellers, she thought the few
men and two fussy old ladies looked
very uninteresting. Thrown careless
~ III the section opposite was a valise
and a mans ulster, but the owner was
not visible. She then turned her at
tention to the books, candy and flow
ers piled up in front of her. She read,
smiled over, and tucked away in her
big, the cards and tiny sealed anotes
hidden in the candy boxes or attach
ed to the bouquets.
limo passed, and with a reckless
little yawn Gladys glanced at her
watch and found it after g. The por-
ter just then announced that a stop
will be made now at Sacramento for
dinner.
Gladys thought OF the bother OF I'M
packing the neatly strapped hamper
for just one meal ,-disliked the idea of
going out at the station alone,-wished
| Mrs. Wilson had come,-then decided
to dine on candy, as she was mot very
hungry. Vii. ....
At the moment a familiar form
came up the aisle, and in a second q
I, r,4
ing neal with outstretched hands. A
glealn OF amusement was in his dark
eyes as he quietly said. "How do you
do, Gladys?'' 4
A delicate pink coiored her cheeks as
she shook hands, and answered him
with g surprised ana rather cool.
why. Jack, where did you como
from?'' .s.@ 81.
From the smoking-rooni, where
I've been for the last three hours, ever
since / came in, and found you so
wrapped up in the scenery YOU did
not see me, he replied; moving some
books away and sitting beside hcr in
the most matter ofcourse way
where are you going, Jack?"
ITO Omaha, Gladys
"What for?' asked she. suspicious
~.
Partly business partly pleasure.
Business, to takecare of you; pleasure,
to be with you," he answered concise
".
Nov, Jack, you know that is very
foolish, after =
"Last night, when you refused me
again. Yes, ] know; but you see I
can't help being foolish. Was born
50, | guess, said Jack, resignedly.
Dead silence followed this for about
two minutes. She looked steadily
out Of the window. while he gazed
absently at the bald head OF man a,
few seats in front.
Then he broke the silence BY lean
ing toward her and saying in & soft
and persuasive tone, Gladys. won't