The Forrest City times., 1891-04-10
A COWBOY COACHMAN.

Mir. Naloppel, the president of the Celestial Insurance Company, sat in his handsomely furnished office on Broadway. He was one of the large sized and distinguished looking busi- ness men of New York. Although fifty five years old, an age at which man living in the country has become some- what careless as to his personal ap- pearance, he was dressed in tho height of fashion. His hair and moustache were white, his features were clear cut and naughty, his bearing was aris- tocratic'
 The office boy opened door, and a young man in rough garb was ushered into the august presence. The new comer made respectful obeisance, and stood in humble attitude awaiting the pleasure of the great man.
 The letter of recommendation is satisfactory. have decided to give you trial. You must first be suitably clothed. and 1 herewith give you an order on A. II. King & Co.,. for hand some coachman's outfit Good morn ing"
 Thus summarily dismissed, the young man frightened his grasp on the letter that Mir Valoppel had handed to him, and departed
 Ten hours later the suit was con- pleted, and at the end of fourteen more hours the young man. wearing the showy clothes. sat on the coach mans box of fine equipage that stood before d brown stone front on Fifth avenue.
 There arc winter mornings so cold that persons in the open air bend their forms and contract their size and there arc other mornings when the air keen but not cutting. arouses all of the activity of vigorous human beings, causing them to expand their chests, swing thoir arms and become larger and more powerful than when they arc in an indolent mood. It was morn ing of the latter kind and the avenue presented cheerful appearance. The pedestrians walked in sunshine. but breathed cool. dry air that gave them zest. The sleek black horses attached to tho equipage were full of mettle and champed theil. bits and rattled their silver harnesses.
 Tho door of the brown-stone front was opened by a colored servant con- cealed from vlew, but 1t seemed as fl it sprung back at n nod from the splendid being that was revealed. her queenly bearing conveying tho im- pression that all things, even the inanimate. must yield to her wishes and render her homage, A moro strikingly handsome and naughty young lady than she was it would be difficult to imagine
 The brisk and cheerful spirit of tho morning communicated itself to her. she drawing her tall and graceful form to it's full height with glad vigor. and with elastic tread descending broad stone steps to tho sidewalk X smile played on her proud and glowing features, but it was for herself alone; it was tribute to her consciousness that she was tho chief attraction of the winter scene.
 As she approached tho carriage where the obsequious footman stood ready to aid her. the heart ot the new coachman beat rapidly; for, strange as it may seem. there is often an unac- countable fascination in that which we cannot wholly approve or like. Her disdainful exclusiveness, tho seeming inaccessibllity of her personality to the friendly and respectful advances of com mon mortals, apparently separated her from all ordinary influences. There was mystery in her Individuality Could she feel deeplya Could her proud heart Do touched and be subdued by the power of love?
 Can 1t be that the coachman asked these questions' Yes; for even q com mon coachman can indulge in romantic speculations.
 The footman directed the coachman to drive to the Grand Central Depot. The carriage was an open ono. and on the way the driver ventured to look behind him twice in a quick and eau tious manner. He saw the fair maiden, sitting like daughter of the gods, with a magnificent robe drawn about her. but she did not notice him. He felt that she must regard him merely as a human machine that was unworthy of her consideration. At tho station her indifference was maintained, and, as ac- companied by the footman she entered tho ladies waiting-room. tho new ser want. having recovered his customary equanimity, found himself wondering how much her brilliant bonnet and handsome scalskin cloak must have cost and estimating how large must be the income of man who could afford to marry her.
 The name Of the young lady was Julia Valoppel. she being the only daughter of the proud president of the Celestial Insurance company. She re- sembled him in chai0c,or. and she satisfied him in every particular. He ardently desired that she should marry a title. He had decided that her hus- band must be an English duke or an Italian count or German baron and she shared his wishes. The foregoing facts were ascertained by Joo Buckskin. the coachman. as he conversed with the footman, after the latter had purchased a ticket for his young mis- tress and checked her trunk to Boston.
 Joe Buckskin. as may he inferred from his name, was son of the plains. The greater part of his life had been spent on a ranch in Texas, and ho was familiar with the duties of cowboy.