Year: 1863

reached the railroad; now could read and
be rid of her. Not so fast The cars
made her sick. was glad of it but she
must sit near me, have window open,
reach her long neck ont for air and relief;
and In the intervals, upon my word she
asked leave to rest her head on my shoul.
der You cant say no to a sick woman,
SO there she rested what night it was
| did not sleep wink, thunder and
lighting without that shook the cars and
tore the telegraph wires down for miles,
thunders and lightnings ofrebellion with.
In me. l reflected how l had found her
at st. Anthony's; I knew she was the
devil. thought of this picture, and wish
ed had rosary. Then she would groan
and oh, and say the cars always made her
uncomfortable. I told her they some.
times made me uncomfortable, too. Up
on that she began bounding me again
about my soul, and wondered if sinners
had any worse penance than mine and if
I could not have given Dante hint for his
Inferno.


"On reaching the lake. we found it calm
as heaven. 1t was delicious day, clear
blue sky, CLASSY water, and all between
sunshine. Uua went below to arrange her
toilet, directing me to call her in lime for
dinner. had learned to submit, as the
quietest way of managing, and in due
time knocked at her door. Yes, she was
ready" You would think so She
came out taller than ever, in one Of those
shiny linen travelling dresses, with long
waist; and life preserver inflated to its
full capacity, that set up her elbows till
they pointed to the skies, There was not
a ripple on the lake nor cloud above US
but l have always observed these pro-
foundly pious persons are in no hurry to
die And l must escort her to dinner!
she would pass for my wife 1t seemed
as il could not bear it; every drop Of
my blood was at the surface. I was ag.
itated as she was calm. I wished myself
at the bottom of the lake We took our
seats at table, I of course beside her, hit.


ting the life-preserver with my elbow eve.


ry moment. Why did not I prick it7
| had great mind to, but did not know


what might come up next, and had learn


ed to endure. One thing l had resolved


to put an end to my agonies. Before we


reached Buffalo the lady met some eastern


friends, and I recommended her attaching


herself to their party. I should stop and


visit Niagria, remaining over Sunday.


Indeed! why. so would she; she had


never seen the falls it was an excellent


opportunity But might be detained


week or two on business; board was ex-
E pensive.' And after half an hours per-
suasion she departed, and breathcd free.
I had borne with her so far, but to pa
rade her through New York state, where I
had friends at every station, was little
too severe


"Several years later I met Una again ;


no one could mistake her. l saw her as


| entered the cars, and sauk into seat !;
but it was too late for her eagle eyes.


She arose and met me- She had been on
another tour of teaching, among the Cher
okee Indians in Texas. Bless her coura-


geous heart,--I wish l were as sure of


heaven as, that this woman will reach it |
I reverence her devotion; her interest in
. a strangers welfare. l know her gentle


prayers will have force in opening heav-


ems gate. il reach its outer portal but
bless my sonl if ever ask to travel again


with one of Gov. Shades young ladies p