"Special?" roared the irate towerman--"special what?"
"A special treasure train, I would call it, from what I learn," said Ralph coolly. "I have just run it clear of four robbers, and I understand it has 'four fortunes' in it."
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"Name?"
"Fairbanks."
"Ah, I have heard of you. Towerman at Stanley Junction--first name Ralph?"
"Yes, sir."
"Wasn't it you who made that terrifically heroic run through the fire at the Acton freight yards with engineer John Griscom?"
"I was there, yes," admitted Ralph modestly.
"Thought so. Shake. Proud to know you, Mr. Fairbanks, and glad to see you are keeping your name clean and bright on the railroad roll of honor."