The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-23
ALL ON A TRAIN.
joins HA9SERTON.
Author OF "Helen's Babies Etc, Etc.


.Mayn't I share your scat?" the young
man asked. The trip viii be lOnS. and
tho scenery is not especially attractive
You are very kind" was the reply
Within ten minutes the couple chatted as
freely as If they were old acquaintanccs.
The Rev. Arthur did not indulge IN any
"churchy' talk; he had been warned. be-
fore he left the theological seminary. that
such conversation was not expected from
modern ministers except in the rural dis
tricts. and. SO Tar as his own tastes went,
be was not sOrry. They talked about
books, ana pictures. and poetry and the
young woman seemed To have tastes more
intelligent and comprehensive than his
sisters friends.
The Reverend Arthur was becoming rap
Idly and deeply impressed. for hc had never
before met young woman VINO could eX-
press her mind SO distinctly. a pang went
through hIm when ne learned that she
was passionately fond Of the drama, for
his church looked suspici0usly upon the
theater. and he himself had won a prize
IL the Seminary with an essay entitled,
The Stage Door Leads 10 Perdition;' still
50 intelligent a mind as Miss Trewsome' s
might be brought 10 distinguish between
the glorious spirit Of the drama and the
acted counterfeit, thereof
one Of the occasional Iulls I'm the CONVEX
sation was broken by the young woman
asking:
do tell me how you knew me for Miss
Trewsome? Had the Reverend Dr.-Dr.-
oh, / do think III forget my own name
some day"
DR.. Narroway," replied the young man,
was SO DESTROYS that we should become
acquainted that hc-I really am not sure
that should betray his confidence, but it
can't do any harm, as you know as well
is l what an affecJionate old soul he is
he sent me your photograph. so that l
might be sure to identify you"
Indeed" The young womans eyes
looked up with an expression of timid yet
trustful inquiry which completely captured
the Rev. Arthur. then their expression
changed 10 one half playful, yet quite as
charming, as she continued:
What wonderful eyes you must have
l never yet had photograph that
thought looked like me-"
Probably" said the young man: be
cause there are faces to which photogra-
ply never is just. Still, this picture
here he took it from his pocket-"resembles
YOU sufficiently TO identify you. The sa-
lent features are the same, and 1t is by
those that person familiar with the vir-
tues and faults of photography judges"
The girl looked so long at her counter
felt presentment that the young man was
moved to say-and he said it in a telling
voice, too
Allow me to compliment you upon your
taste"
Why so?" the girl asked.
Because was the reply, I'm tones that
were low, but fun Of a melodious infiec-
ton, you give SO much time to what is
best worth looking at"
The girl blushed, laughed. returned the
picture abruptly, and averted her head
as II there was something outside the
car window that deserved her attention.
Just as abruptly. a moment or two later
she looked al the Reverend Arthur fun
in the face, and said:
You're far too confident of your knoWl-
edge of human nature"
Il beg to differ with you" the young
man made haste to say. Human nature
is the one subject which a man who in
tends to be a minister should study mos.
earnestly; II Is thus l have studied it,
Besides, l was prepared in advance to
judge of you. for dear old Narroway has
sung your praises most enthusiastically;
/ never before knew him to do so much
for any woman but his wife"
DO you really mean itP' murnured the
girl, while a reminiscent look took pos
session of her face. I'm sure 1 can't i'm
agine it,"
II Isn't necessary to put your imagina-
uCn 10 any strain" said the young man.
for his letter win speak for ITSELF
Nha- young man may or may not DO
when under the influence of an attractive
young woman passes human ability TO
conceive. The Reverend Arthur forgot
actually forgot-until he had passed the
old minister's letter into the fair hands
besides him; what the real purpose of the
missive was. He continued to forget IN.
til a deep, rich blush covered the girls
face; then he came to his senses and lost
them again almost in the same second CT
time.
What had he done? Had ever a sane
man made greater ass Of himself? What
could he do? OF course it never would do.
in this day and generation. to act upon
the old mans suggestion of immediate ac-
ton with view to matrlmony; the young
woman beside him was entirely to his lik-
ing, he was obliged TO admit, but she was
also too thoroughly woman of the world
to tolerate rudeness and haste The Rev.
Arthur would at that moment have will
ingly have endured an accidental col
lision. anything to relieve his mind from
the very incompatible strain his stupid
ity had put upon II. Suddenly the girl
came to his assistance-and, how fervent-
ly he did bless her for it-by asking. with
a look which was half humorous and half
touching:
isn't he dear old MAINLAND dear old
innocent? Imagine me minister's wife %
man, his heart almost bursting with graft.
tude 81 can't imagine anything more de.
lightful.'
Nor anything more ridiculous" said the
girl.
Pm afraid" replied the young man
soberly, that your impression as to the
position have been derived from the duties
which you have seen imposed upon oul
dear old friends wife. There have beer
some blessed changes in that respect
though, thanks to modern sense of Justice
Nowadays it is enough that the wife of
minister shall be the owner and keeper OF
her husbands heart-husband's refuge
when all the work seems dark, and HEAVIER
far away. but for her. 1t is from the Low,
of woman that the best men get theil
best strength, and if they are indeed mel
they are above receiving what they d,
not themselves give in equal measure.
never have been in love, although 1 hav
had many opportunities. / can't max
love nowhere, where you have no wa.
to escape me should my avowals be un
pleasing to listen to, but / beg that yol
| will do me the honor to believe me when
say that / know, well as l know any
| thing In human nature, that you have jus
the grand qualities of womanhood tina