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NEW FRIENDS.
BROKEN down in health, after ten years of close confinement in his situation, Jerome resolved to give it up, and thereby release himself from an employment which seemed calculated to send him to a premature grave.
It was on a beautiful morning in summer that he started for Scotland, having made up his mind to travel for his health.

After visiting Edinburgh and Glasgow, he concluded to spend a few days in the old town of Perth, with a friend whose acquaintance he had made in Manchester.
During the second day of his stay in Perth, while crossing the main street, Jerome saw a pony-chaise coming toward him with great speed.

A lady, who appeared to be the only occupant of the vehicle, was using her utmost strength to stop the frightened horses.

The footman, in his fright, had leaped from behind the carriage, and was following with the crowd.