Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-05-26

ticles, some ap1jles, n book, aud ~
the bottom n roll which appeared to
be my PAPERS, but which proved 10
be n lecture IN manuscript upon
"Grecian Art" with The name Ches
ter Sylvanus Richardson nj the end
Who the dickens no was remained n
mystery, and how came by his va
liso In still greater problem
After more study over II IL flashed
upon me that I must have gone into
one Of the other houses In tho row.
This eased my mind little though
Istill felt anxious about my papers
There was nothing 30 do but exercise
patience. and 40 began reading The
lecture. Although somewhat he.
yond my requirements, ! found u In
teresting and instructive.
Toward 4 o'clock In the afternoon
we arrived ut Carlisle. As IL was
impossible 10 transact my business
in full without my papers, and was
weary with the slow progress j had
made, formed n sudden resolution
TO stop over night In Carlisle, tele.
graph for my valise and go 10 Glas-
gov some time the next day when II
arrived
he snow about the town was fair.
ly beaten down, considering the
ferceness of the storm and the short
time 1t had begun to abate. After
getting out Of the train did not
hurry, but leisurely passed along the
platform in the rear of the other pas.
sengers. AS was about to step of
the platform, to my surprise two
gentlemen of nice appearance seemed
about to accost me, but as they were
total strangers TO me Of course sup
posed myself mistaken and passed on.
In a moment they were by my
side, and one of them said very po
litely:
Excuse me, professor; thought
it was you, but did not feel sure un
til l saw the initials on your valise.
l am sorry you have had such a
rough journey, but can assure you
a good audience despite the storm"
was so dumfounded that could
not resist his efforts as he and his
friend escorted me to a carriage,
placed me in it and then entered
themselves. Before l had chance
to speak the elder gentleman said;
II trust, professor, you will at
once feel at home with us. You
have many warm friends in the
town, though you are stranger per-
sonally to u.s."
"Yes," broke in the other man; II
am Mr.. Ackerman, chairman Of The
lecture committee, and my friend
here is Mr.. Lincoln, who would in
sist you should make your headquar.
ters at his house"
/ saw what their mistake was, but
how to get myself out Of the matter
caused me to fall into reverie, dur
ing which my companions ceased to
talk to me. A few moments thought,
and determined to perform the part
so Unexpectedly thrust upon me and
give the lecture as best / could
Thanking the gentlemen, and fearing
the conversation might drift into
channels where could not sustain it
creditably, begged permission to re-
main quiet, as my journey had been
very fatiguing.
We speedily arrived ut handsome
residence, into which ! gladly en-
tered. was ushered into warm,
pleasant sitting room, and when left
alone my conscience began to smite
me. l had not long to reproach my
self when l heard the sound Of a
woman's voice, and Mr.. Lincoln's
wife entered and cordially bade me
welcome. In conversing with her !
discovered that ! was very learned
and eloquent professor, and that the
public were very eager to hear me.
Il trembled at my audacity but
could only carry out the character !
had so rashly assumed. The lady in
formed me that her son, who was
very intimate with me (then shud.
dered), was away (here ! breathed
freely, but l should meet her daugh.
ter Lily.
The lady left, and after a brief
QuleU, WHICH bctIlitu uOulS W luc, 4
heard voices in the hall. There was
evidently an intention to speak in
low tone, but nevertheless / heard
all that was said distinctly, as the
door was slightly ajar.
What is this wonderful prodigy
of learning like, mammal Is he a
solemn faced man, with sleek hair,
spectacles and aerudition written on
every featlire2 Have / drawn a cor
rect picture, mammal
"Oh, no, indeed" was the answer.
HE is much unlike what Charles
letter had led me to expect. He h
really fine looking man, very gen.
tlemanly and very pleasing to con
verse with, but ! must say should
never suppose he was such learned
man as he undoubtedly is"
began to feel doubly guilty and
had not recovered my composure
, when Miss Lily entered the room.
; She was such a vision of loveliness