be so sacred to him, that he could not stand an idle
gazer upon the expression of that hallowed affection as it flowed from
the warm hearts of the father and daughter.

"As I can be of no further service here, I will go and do what I can for
those who need my help. If you want any assistance, I shall be close at
hand," said he, as he walked away to the busy scene of woe which
surrounded the wreck.

The wounded, the maimed, and the dead were rapidly taken from the pile of
ruins, and placed in the cars on the road; and there was no longer
anything for the young officer to do. He returned to the grassy couch of
her whom he could not but regard as peculiarly his patient. The father
had recovered his self-possession, and satisfied himself that Emmie was
not more seriously injured than her deliverer had declared.

"My young friend, while I thank God that my daughter is still alive, I am
very grateful to you for the care you have bestowed upon her," said the
father, as he grasped the young officer's hand.

"You may well thank him, Mr. Guilford," said one of the two gentlemen who
had followed the young officer to the spot; "for the first thing I saw,
when I came out from under the ruins, was this young man lifting half the
top of the car off your daughter."

"I beg your pardon, sir, but I think we should convey the young lady up
to the cars; for I see they are about ready to start," said Lieutenant
Somers, blushing up to the eyes.

"I thank you, young man," added Mr. Guilford with deep feeling. "I must
see you again, and know more about you. Emmie has told me how kind you
have been to her; and you may be sure I shall never forget it while I
live. How do you feel now, Emmie?"

"My arm begins to pain me a little," she answered languidly.

"We must put you into the car, and in a short time we shall be able to do
something for you."

"I will carry her up to the train, sir," said the young officer.

"I thank you, sir," said Emmie with a smile; "but I think I can walk."

"Well," said the gentleman who had spoken before, "I saw him carry you
from the wreck to this place; and I am bound to say, I never saw a mother
handle her baby more tenderly."

"I am very grateful to him for what he has done for me," added Emmie with
a slight blush; "and if I needed his services, I certainly should accept
his kind offer."

She took the arm of her father, and walked very well till she came to the
steep bank, whose ascent required more