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Our special came in, an engine and tender, a brakesman's van, a single carriage and a guard's van. The stationmaster bid us a most ceremonious adieu, and the guard, cap in hand, helped me into the train. It was a Pullman car in which I found myself, with comfortable arm-chairs and small tables.
I allow I'd have to give something to the brakesman." "After all, I don't see why you shouldn't deliver the thing," Foster said thoughtfully. "That means you can keep the money, but as the brakesman's not allowed to carry letters, he'll probably want a dollar. Wait until I get a new envelope." The boy went off, looking relieved, and Foster returned to his chair at Walters' door.
It was half-past one. The car stopped at the entrance to the booking-office where a man in an overcoat and bowler was waiting. "This way, Major, please," said the man in the bowler, and led the way into the dark and silent station. At the platform a short train consisting of an engine, a Pullman car and a brakesman's van stood, the engine under steam.
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