Christine heard the words, but was completely puzzled. The train moved, at first almost imperceptibly. The handkerchiefs showed extreme agitation. Then a raucous song floated from the train:

"John Brown's baby's got a pimple on his—

shoooo

John Brown's baby's got a pimple on his—

shoooo

John Brown's baby's got a pimple on his—

shoooo