The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-21

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she said earnestly. II see with new
nght-a new spiritual light There Is
mercy in the divine heart Of him that
made the walls Of our little world and
constructed countless other worlds. I
have prayed for mercy, and into my
heart has come sweet peace never
knew before. We shall not be lost. He
will give US time to give up our sinful
life here and seek him."
The old man quivered as with ague.
He searched her face eagerly, drew her
systematically into his arms, and then
sank to the floor, overcome with ex-
haustion.
The roar in the west was increasing.
Hot ashes, gravel and small stones were
falling on the roofs and the people. Now
and then cry Of pain was heard, but
they would not seek the shelter Of the
buildings. If they had to die, they
wanted to fall facing the enemy. Sud-
denly the king rose. He looked to the
west and groaned. Something told them
that the explosion was coming. Expec-
tation, horrible suspense, was in the air.
There was a mighty flare Of light. Tho
entire heavens were lighted from hori.
zon to horizon, and then the light went
out.
"Oh, I thought it, But the prin-
cess did not finish her sentence.
1.-THE explosion" said Thorndyke
"The sound will follow in moment"
my God, have mercy on usl' cried
the king, but his prayer was drowned
in deafening sound. Bernardino had
leaned into the arms Of her lover.
Don't despair" he said tenderly.
1.-THE prince may have been successful"
II feel that he has," she replied,
"but, oh, it is Dreadful
The crowds below seemed to under
stand that their fate depended on the
news that would reach them in few
minutes.
Boom, boom, h-h .kr .kr-booml There
seemed to be no lessening Of the volcanic
disturbance, and the earth groaned and
rocked and quivered as before.
1T is impossible to tell yet, groaned
the king. 80 God, save usl Give US
chance to escape this awful doomr'
Johnston bethought himself that he
might learn something in the electric
auditorium, and he went into It, It was
empty and dark Not soul was there
save himself. He was turning to leave
when his eye was drawn to the great
mirror by faint pink glow appearing
upon it. He stood still, superstitious
fear coming over him as he thought Of
being alone with possible messenger
from the faraway scene Of disaster. The
light went out tremblingly; then it
flashed up again, and the American
thought he saw the face Of Waldmeer.
The light grew stcadier, stronger. TWAS
Waldmeer, but he was submerged in
smoke Hank, he was speakingl
"Marcntel is successful. Entrance
closed temporarily and will be strength
ened."
Johnston rushed out to the balcony.
II have been to the auditorium" he
announced. IT have seen Waldmeer
He says the experiment was successful
1t is closed temporarily and can be
strengthened.
The king grasped tho hand Of the
American. "Thauk God" he ejacu-
lated. IF l can only save my people, l
shall desire nothing more" The prin-
cess moved toward him affectionately,
but no put her aside and retired into
the palace.
"He will at once communicate with
the people" remarked Bernardino
hopefully, and sho turned her face
again toward the west. The red glare
was dying down and the dense clouds
in the sky we're thinning. In an hour
the face Of the sun broke through the
smoke. and the flying machines Of the
protectors began to return.
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