The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-03-06

A furious storm was raging outside
Faint sounds Of the strife could be heard oc-
oasionally, and the more wakeful passengers
peered out into the inky night. No danger
was apprehended, though, and when shrih
warning whistle suddenly pierced the ear,
It was all the more startling. A curious
jar, then a swaying motion followed, bring
ing every man to his feet
AWhat is the matterl' was the universal
cry.
man.
Terrell lsapod to his feet, and at the same
moment the car gave a violent lurch that
precipitated him almost into the arms OF his
fellow-passenger, the girl opposite. She put
out ne hands toward him, with little cry,
half-terror, half-joy:
"Stephen"
That voicei He felt his brain reeling;
but now they were crashing over the en-
bankment and he could only lay desper-
ate grasp on her dress.
For minute all was darkness, confusion,
wild alarm. The danger was not great,
hut lamps were shattered and shrieks OF
terror filed the air. Terrell scarcely knew
how he got out Of the car with his compan-
ion, but presently they stood in the open air.
with intense darkness all around them and
the rain beating down on their heads 1t
was truly a strange situation, strange
meeting.
judith judith you are not hurtp he
cried, anxiously keeping a close hold on her.
"No-only a few bruises" she said, tremb-
ling, breathless.
thank heaven"
It was no time for connected speech or
thought, but later, when order had boon
restored, and it was discovered that little
real serious injury had been sustained by
the unfortunate travellers, a calmer spirit
prevailed.
Assistance had been telegraphed for but
until it came there was nothing to DO done
but make the best of bad situation.
Terrell found a shawl, and wrapped it
closely around Judith, and they stood UNI
der the fringe of bushes growing thickly
along the railroad line. Lanterns flashed
here and there, sending pale rays of light
through the falling rain, but they could
only get feeting glimpses of one another's
faces. Stephen moved nearer her, took her
hand, noting in that imperfect light the UNI
even rise and fall of the covering folded
over her bosom, the irrepressible culver Of
her lips There was a steadier light in her
luminous southern eyes, a self-contained
manner about her, that betrayed some of
the changes time and trial had wrought
in her.
"Where were you going, judith" said
Stephen, at Length, in no very steady tones.
ITO fulfill concert engagement in s."
she replied, as quietly as she could.
"You are concert singer, then"
"Yes.n
"And | am only junior editor of an even
ing paper"
She started, and looked quickly up at him.
81 do not understand you" she faltered.
II thought"
"Well@ and, as light flashed past them,
he looked keenly into her face
She flushed, then grew white.
"That you would DO kind enough, merci-
full enough, to-Oh, why, why are you SO
cruel to me' Oh, will my punishment never
endr with despairing sigh
Terrell felt cut TO the soul.
ut was all mistake Did you think me
base enough to accept your sacriicel-to
live in indolent ease while you battled with
the worldl Judith, you have been cruel to
me-
She burst into passion of tears and deep,
stormy sobs, while the cry that rent her
soul that day in the library sprang to her
lips again.
"Oh, Stephen oh, Stephen
"My lovel my darlingl" and now he had
her in her arms, no longer the friend, but
the imprisoned lover.
They were married next morning, hastily
and quietly, for Stephen would admit no
further delay. When they returned homo
to claim their inheritance, 1t created n small
sensation. Lawyer Bryant felt deeply dis
gusted
"Now, why did not they settle the matter
ssnsibly years ago. instead of playing the
heroic and leaving all that property to go
to the dogsi For an example of hopeless
idiocy, commend Inc to a young man or a
young woman in love. Mat Crym, in
Frank Leslie's.