Wichita eagle., 1888-04-29

THAT was all he said.
"What had he resolved upoul
Il went into supper, feeling about as badly
as Earl, imagined. for l was really sorry
for him. There were the bride and groom,
looking as happy as couple could look
@'Where is Mr. Wendall, Uncle Tonmyf
asked Bess, as l walked in
@What should Say?
Hes not coming to supper tonight re-
Piled, he's not feeling WELL
I'm sorry was her comforting reply.
Il congratulated them, as under the cir
cumstances i was compelled to do, bat |
could better have wrung the villains neck;
for had come to the conclusion that he was
villain.
Il came out to the train with the bride and
groom They got ON the coach attached TO
the freight, put on as accommodation for
passengers l went down to the engine, and
found Earl sitting upon the box with his
face buried in his hands. He was the very
picture of despair. A dark scowl overspread
his countenance As | climbed upon the en-
gine low groan escaped his tightly closed
lips Poor Earl What could | do or say to
cheer him up in this hour Of his utter de-
spair! While l was thus thinking, knowing
not what TO say, fearing ! might wound in
stead OF comfort him, he suddenly turned
upon me with a look I shall never forget.
His eyes, usually bright and sparkling, were
now. flashing fire. He had nursed his wrath
as long as he could, and now it had burst
forth in all its fury. His teeth chartered,
and his face was livid with rage.
"'Where are theyr he gasped, grasping the
throttle OF his engine
"sThey have boarded the train l an
swered, in as quiet q tone as possible.
"'Then, they go with usP
ayes
@'Where-to what placer
"'Providence, believe
avery WE'LL he said, in quiet tone.
"By this time a dark, heavy, onninous
cloud had gathered in the east. | never saw
cloud gather as quickly, and when we left
that station it was amidst the thunder's roar
and the lightnings fash. The lightning
fairly danced on the track before US The
rain came down in torrents, and altogether it
was a very desolate night.
Earl Wendall pulled his engine wide open,
and she shot out like cannon ball. Faster
and faster we went, until the cars jumped
and ratified as though they were going to
leave the track every minute. l hardly
knew when we reached the first station. We
whizzed by like a streak, not checking in the
least The rain was by this time binding.
My hair fairly stood on end. Earl, seeing
how frightened l was, gave a loud laugh,
which chilled me to the very marrow of my
bones l understood now. He intended to
run the train off the track, il possible, and let
every soul on board perish. Before was
aware of what he was doing he had disap-
peared through the cab window and was
making his way to the front of the engine.
In another instant the headlight was out! He
had turned it off, and we were plunging into
utter darkness at the rate of thirty miles ON
hour!
"Coming back into the engine with his pis-
tol in his hand he took his seat on the box and
gave himself up to the most hilarious laugh
ter. / made spring to his side, with the i'm
tention of shutting her off, but he slapped his
cooked pistol in my face, and cried:
"'Back, Tom, or you are dead mani
" But, Earl l said, you will run the train
off and cause fearful destruction to life and
propertyp
That is what want to dor be screamed,
with another laugh.
@By this time the conductor, knowing some
thing was wrong. came over the cars TO the
among them Eubanlss-
"'What is the matterF asked the conduc-
Tor, as he sprang on to the engine.
"'Stand bacxp shouted Earl, with his pistol
presented. I'm running this engine, and tho
first man who attempts to interfere is dead
manp
"Eubanks made q rush at Earl who, at
sight of his rival, fairly foamed with rage.
"'Vilainr be screamed you dare inter-
fere7 You, Of all InenF
"Eubanks recoiled, horror stricken. In the
meantime, we were plunging along in utter
darkness, knowing not what minute we would
all be dashed to eternity.
"While the conductor and Earl were talking
in an excited tone, Eubanks slipped up be-
hind Earl with a billet of wood, ready to
strike.
look behind, Earlr cried In an in
slant he had turned and saw Eubanks, ready
TO brain him.
CIVILIAN! Not satisfied with winning my
bride, you would kill mer And as he said
these words his pistol rang out amid the din
and confusion, and Eubanks' bridal tour had
ended
"'Now,"h said, turning to the conductor,
syou NAV stop the train. I've had my re-
venge'
Grabbing hold of the lever the conductor
shut off the steam, and the train, which mo
nent ago was plunging along at such terrific
rate Of speed, was at a standstill. / went back
70 the passenger car, and conducted Bessie to
the horrible scene which awaited her coming
When she beheld the dead form Of her young
husband her loud, piercing screams could
have been heard mile. Turning her eyes
contemptible smile on his face she demanded:
And you ere the author Of thisF
earl did not speak. Her cold, reproach-
ful glance cowed him.
when Earl said he had bis revenge be told
the truth There upon the floor of the engine
was the dead form Of Bessieis husband, and
she was bending over him, giving vent 70 tse
most pitiful moans
THAT was more than revenge.
@He had widowed beautiful girl and be-
come himself felon, criminal Of the deep
est dive Picking VI his bas and putting his
vet smoking revolver in his pocket, Earl bid
tie silent spectators 70 Eis awful crime adiea,
and disappeared in the darkness"
What d.d they do with WsndallF asked
one of the listeners
sNothin. he came 20 trial not long after,
but was acquitted, tie jury andlIs from TIE
evidence ira. be acted in self defens@'
sAnd Miss Bessie-his sweetheartfT
@Oh, she Is my wife year after tas
events transpired we were FnaTrie5, II tie
same room that she and EubaEks were mar
ried ia Young. you say, 70 marry mel Oa,
no. She was -. while | was only IS. -. NJ
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