Year: 1864

The traveller who has been so very fortu-
nate as to sit beside an unknown beauty in
railway carriage, and had his converse
tional powers brought into play by her
spirit of sociability, can comprehend the
bliss of good-looking bachelor, whose
car adventure we are about to relate. This
worthy gentleman was passenger on the
Central Railroad, aud happened to be in a
car pretty we'll stocked with humanity
lie had managed to retain his seat from the
commencement Of the, journey, until the
train reached 2 stopping place, where .
fresh supply Of passengers entered it,
when he gailantly surrendered it to IN old
lady, ana made up his mind to stand
awhile.


Now it happened that . young and styl-
ish looking lady noticed the .c1, and 50
pleased was she to see an old woman treat
ed politely, that she At once removed the
carpet bag from the end of the seat she &C.
cupied. and invited the gentleman to take
its place. Nothing 10th, our hero accept
ed the modest invitation, and was soon en-
gagged in friendly conversation with the
belle Of the train. They chatted in lively
style until the shades OF night were fall
ing fast" when the lady's utterance grew
slower, then indistinct, and then altogether
ceased, for she was asleep.


Not being disposed to follow her exam
pie, the gentleman amused himself by
watching his fellow passengers, and was
reminded of his companions presence by
her had touching bis shoulder. Morphe-
US had her completely in his folds, and by
series Of graceful mods she unconscious y
sought the support of her railroad ac-
quaintance. The bachelor was delighted
ut the first gentle touch, but his pleasure,
when, in the abandonment of sleep, her
form nestle,: down until its whole weight
bore down entirely upon him, battles de-
scr'ptlon. The better to support his lovely
burden, he placed his ann around her
waist, and then gave himself up to the de-
lirium Of the moment.


After passing the next station, q gentle
man entered the car containing the persons
above referred to and commenced examin-
ing the faces of each occupant, US though
he was in search OF some friend. In the
darkness Of the hour he passed the sleeper
and her supporter without noticing them,
and twas only when he returned to re-
trace his steps that the scene attracted lis
attention. In moment the shade of anx-
iety on his features was succeeded by
frcwn, and he stepped quickly to the side
Of the fair sleeper. ,as -.- ,...


As his hand detceuded heavily upon her
shoulder, she started, opened her eyes,
sprang to her feet ''blushing celestial rosy
red" Before the bachelor could s2eaF,
the new conner politely informed him that
he could take care Of his own wife, if he
had no objections, and straightway led the
lady to another seat. The explanation that
ensued unfolded the fact that the lady had
been absent on visit for some time, and
was then returning to the faithful husband,
whose impatience led him to meet her half
way. Eager t, meet her, he had entered
the Car only to find her in the arms of
stranger! OF course the stranger told how
it happened; but the frown did not pass
away from the brow of the husband until
after they had left the car. Ladies should
bs careful how they tall asleep on the
wrong vest pattern. @.z:t .sH


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