The Press., 1891-01-29

NAAs AofCtIAA Q 0eOAy bO 0AOs A1ut strange things do happen, and did exact ly as I have described. I was throbbing and trembling all over, yet I walked straight on with what little nonchalance I could simulate, and managed to glance up Broadway in an apparently unconcerned manner
 The next moment was conscious that my father had stopped short with aston ishment and anger. was waiting to deal with me. l was almost abreast of him be- fore he called to me in tone that almost had the effect of bringing me to my senses. But 1 took a big puff at my cigar, and walked past him.
 Then stumbled and almost fell, pers- piration stood out all over me, everything Ruttered in my sight, and l was myself again. Hyde had vanished and Jekyll walked down 26th street.
 Thoughts came thick and fast. I knew my father, and knew there was but one hope for mel must be in Deadhole be- fore he could get there-or, reasoned in evitably, I YVES an outcast I looked at my watch-half- past three. Thank the Lord. there was tune for the three-forty- eight. jumped into cab and called out, "Grand Central-fsst as you can." It was possible that my father would telegraph to Deadhole, though felt sure he would go there himself to satisfy his eye. If he thought his son had stolen of from college, to puff tobacco smoke in his face he would be mad with impatience to remove all doubt and then let loose on me the relentless principles of lifetime. And what else could he think
 The cab rattled up to the Grand Central. jumped out, gave the cabby dollar. and hurried into the waiting room. jammed into the crowd and quickly as possible got through the door. Then I walked along the platform to the smoking Car and got in. sat down by the window and sighed with relief. No amount of money, knew, could induce father to enter smok. ing car, so for three hours, at any rate, was out of danger.
 looked at my watch sixteen minutes of four. There were only four minutes left--would father have time to catch the train ? He would not hire a cab ]; of that was sure /; he would have to walk ovel to Madison avenue and take car there Could that get him at the station in time kept my eye on the line of passengers filing through the door. Six minutes pass ed and father did not come. The big bel sounded, and the conductor shouting "al aboard" walked up the platform. Ther it struck me how very foolish had beer to think of fathers coming on the train. Feeling secure looked back toward tho waiting room door. The official had closed it. But walking along the platform wal my father.
 pulled my head in with jerk. Tht blood rushed to my face and my brain be gan to whirl just as it had done on Broad way.
 l The thoughts and fears that crowded themselves through my mind during tha ride shall not attempt to recount. The, were alE dyed black with terror and re morse. I pictured myself cast off forever realized what happy circumstances hat been mine, and what 8 fool had been t, risk all for the sake of little spree. l A slight spark of hope, however, stil remained. The railroad, before reachin, Deadhole, passed by the rear of the colleg buildings. If could jump off the trail as it passed there might still anticipat my father. But new obstacle arose. was in the smoker, up forward, he was il one of the rear cars when I jumped should certainly attract attention-wh, should he not see me?
 The minutes flew and my brain kep whirling from one black thought to anoth CT. There seemed to be no hope.
 After time noticed that we were com ing to New Haven-New Haven I clutch ed at the thought. When the train stoppe there could slip round behind the statio and get ou the rear car. Once more m heart beat with hope.
 !. The train steamed into New Haven Some freight cars were on 8 side trac between us and the station, and in jiffy 1 was behind them and round the station AS soon as the train started, jumped O the rear platform of the last car We drew near Deadhole, and I gre, nervous over the prospect of the leap F ha determined to make. The train was be hind time-what if it did not slow up whe it went round the curve! The whistl blew we were drawing near. We passe the outskirts of the town. knew exactl where the buildings were and where wa the only place where could possibl Hump. It was nearly a mile ahead. Ne1 ertheless, descended to the bottom ster and stood there, breathless and trembling The train continued to rush along at flu speed. Should jump, at full speed, c not? should probably be killed but might escape all right?
 The train ewung round the curve. Nc a quarter of mile away, in full sight, wer the college buildings. I must nerve my self for action. What should I do?
 must-The train began to slow up. I ws saved
 The next minute, the train went pal the level ground at quarter speed. Jumped off and ran full tilt for my room.
 reached the building all out of breath clambered up stairs as fast as could, an bundled into my room.
 Ten minutes later, my father knocke at the door and, at my call, came in. E found me dressed in a flannel shirt and pair of old trousers, seated at my study t, ble in the light of lamp, with tow, around my temples and Greek dictionar and an Herodotus spread out before me.
 Of course l was surprised to see hin And as for him, he fairly rushed into m arms for joy. told him had had sic headache all day and had been studyin very hard. And he was moro sympathet than had ever before known him to b
 He asked me whether had had my dil ner and on receiving negative answer | told me to put on my coat and go to tf hotel with him. Next morning he sai goodbye and went back to the city, witt out mentioning word about the real pu poee of his visit.
 He afterwards told me that he had see 8 young man in the city almost the exa image of me--perhaps little taller ar darker But he never went further