A teenage girl about 17 had gone to visit some friends one evening and time passed
quickly as each shared their various experiences of the past year. heart
She ended up staying longer than planned, and had to walk home alone.
She wasn't afraid because it was a small town and she lived only a few blocks away. domokun
As she walked along under the tall elm trees, Diane asked God to keep her safe from harm and danger.
When she reached the alley, which was a short cut to her house, she decided to take it. sweatdrop
However, halfway down the alley she noticed a man standing at the end as though he were waiting for her. stare
She became uneasy and began to pray, asking for God's protection. sweatdrop
Instantly a comforting feeling of quietness and security wrapped round her,
she felt as though someone was walking with her.
When she reached the end of the alley, she walked right past the man and arrived home safely. :stressed:
The following day, she read in the newspaper that a young girl had been raped in the same
alley just twenty minutes after she had been there. sad
Feeling overwhelmed by this tragedy and the fact that it could have been her, she began to weep. emo
Thanking the Lord for her safety and to help this young woman, she decided to go to the police station. idea
She felt she could recognize the man, so she told them her story. cool
The police asked her if she would be willing to look at a lineup to see if she could identify him.
She agreed and immediately pointed out the man she had seen in the alley the night before. ninja
When the man was told he had been identified, he immediately broke down and confessed. gonk
The officer thanked Diane for her bravery and asked if there was anything they could do for her. biggrin
She asked if they would ask the man one question. question
Diane was curious as to why he had not attacked her.
When the policeman asked him, he answered,
"Because she wasn't alone.
She had two tall men walking on either side of her. heart "