The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1891-05-22
A PULLMAN CAR WOOING.

Nv the OaKlunu mole. Enter elderly
gentleman, carrying small vulise and
largo hamper. Following him two
ladies, evidently mother and daughter.
Daughter in dark blue travelling
costume. with largo bunch OF violets
pinned to front OF her jacket; is Il
pretty. slender girl OF about 49,. Both
laden with flowers, books and numer-
Gus small parcels, which they deposit
in section nearest middle OF car. The
following conversation ensues:
Gladys, doar, / nm really worried
over your taking this trip alone Had
you not better wait a day or so, to see
II we Gun hunt some ono up to accom-
pany you?"
20. no, indeed, papa. II was un-
fortunate that Mr.. Wilson was taken
i'll so suddenly this morning. 40 that
Mrs, Wilson could not 90 with me this
afternoon, but you SEQ I'll have to
start to-day TO reach Omaha in time
for Clara's wedding. especially as I'm
10 DO bridesmaid. You and mammn
must not worry. for / shall get along
oil right alone"
In tho meanwhile other passengers
come in, ind find their respective
sections. The engine toots warningly.
a lew more kisses and hurried instruc-
tons, and papa and mamma are gone.
The train moves OF.
Turning TO inspect her fellow-sraroli
lers, she thought tho few men and two
fussy old le3lea looked very uninterest-
ing. Thrown carelessly in the section
opposite was valise and mans ul-
sier but the owner was not visible.
She then turned her attention TO the
books, candy and flowers piled up in
front of hcr.
Time passed, and with reckless lit
Tie yawn Glndys glance Mt her watch
and found il after 6. The porter an
nouncel that II stop will be made now
at Sacramento for dinner.
At the moment familiar form came
NJ the aisle, ard in second tall,
hnrdsomo young man was standing
near with outstretched hand. A CLEAN
OF amusement was In his dark eyes as
he quietly said: ''llow do you do
C,adys?"
a delicate pink colored her checks
ms she shook hands, and answered him
with surprised and rather cool.
why, jack where did you come
from?'
"from the smoking-room, where
I've been for the last three hours, ever
since ! came in, and found you %
wrapped up In the scenery yon did no,
sec me-" ho replied. moving some
books away and sitting beside her in
the most matter-oi-coursc way.
Where are you going, Jacl?n
no Omaha, Gladys.n
What for?' asked she. susri-
c.ously.
Partly business-par,ly pleasure
Business. TO take care of you; pleas
ARE to DO with you" no answered con
cisely.
Now, Jack you know that is very
foolish. after"
Last night when you refused ne
again. Yes know; but you see
cnn't help being foolish. Was born
So | guess snid Jack resigneily.
Dead silence followed this for about
two minutes. Thea he broke the al
lence by leaning townrd her md say
Ing In n soft persuasive tone, GLADYS.
won't you reconsider what you said
last night?n
Looking around norvously. she an
swcred; NO. Jack-pl susc don't 20
over tins, again, for IL won't do one
bit OF good"
lie looked disappointed; then he
said, We'll, we'ro almo,, 70 Sacra-
monte. Come, Let us go out TO din
n.r."
Gladys rose quickly. glad that she
did not have TO dine on candy after
all; and helping her with her coat
jack casually remarked:
You hnvo lots Of flowers"
YES. and these lovely yiolets-
they came this morning with no card
attached; but think can thank you
for them. she said looking up brightly
Mt him.
A tender look came into his eyes ms
he aid; yes. sent them, and I'm
much obliged TO you for wearing
them"
Gladys looked annoyed but said
nothing. and In five minutes they were
hurrlcdly eating dinner Mt the station
restaurant.
in the morning he helped her UNI
pack tho hamper and set the table in
her section. md In n perfect gale Of
Fun they began their morning meal.
sitting opposite.
This is fun. Isn't l,P' said GlndyE
spcaring for n snrdine with cork.
screw. for jack. as company. was
honorcd with the only fork.
.''lmmonsa'" he nsscnted so cmphn,.
icnlly that she laughed glecfully,
Emboldoncd by this. Jack. In the
net Of carrying n piece OF cold chicken
10 his mouth. leaned over. and. lower
Ing his voice and his fork nj tho snmc
time. said coaxlngly, Lets breakfast
together always shall we. Glndys?'
Sho smiled In spite Of herself Mt his
tone and manner. oven while dainty
frown slightly mnrrcd hor pretty foro.
head. and she answered briefly md
cmphn,lcnlly. Couldn't think Of such
n thing. Don't be silly. .tnck."
'Oh. you cruel little firlP' said |
.Incl. dramatically. ms he Strengthened
up and proceeded 10 eat tho mor,cl ON
his fork.
Their merry little meal over tho
res. Of tho dny passed In the usual
routine of Pullman chr. Jack wns
NIL devotion from frs, to last Read.
ing. talking and eating. with hnsty
liiilo promenndes when there WINS any
opportunity, was the order Of the day
Jack Hollis Ind known md loved
Gladys Preston since he WINS boy OF
10 and she n little girl of II. lilo had
proposed mud been declined several
,iinoH. but knowing TIM, she did not
dislike him, md Following ihnt every
thing comes 10 the IMAM who waits. he !
wns waiting. and In tho meantime |
wooing 10 the best Of his ability.
Tho apeoud morning tln1ya nroH, l