Ralph and the Midnight Flyer #7

Before the car reached the crossing it was bumping on that side and Ralph saw Cherry slowing down and looking out to see what the matter was. Unfortunately, the girl did not stop immediately. While she was puzzled about the hobbling car, she ran on. She was halfway across the tracks – exactly straddling the inbound rails, in fact – when the motor stalled! The thunder of the oncoming train grew rapidly, vibrating on the air. Ralph leaped away after the automobile.