"You don't say!" exclaimed Teddy, in well feigned surprise.
"That is what happened. We are in luck this morning,
Teddy Tucker. I suppose I should be sorry for our rivals.
But it is the chance of war. We all have to take them in
the show business."
"We do," answered Teddy sagely. "At least the other fellow does.
When are they coming in?"
"About noon, I understand. I should think someone would lose his job for that piece of carelessness. If it were my car that had been laid out there would be trouble; I can assure you of that."
"Yes; I wouldn't stand for a mean trick like that myself."
Phil stroked his chin and surveyed Teddy thoughtfully. Light was beginning to dawn upon him. All at once he recalled his companion's questions about the air brake pipes the night before.
He fixed his gaze upon Teddy Tucker's scowling face.
"Young man, do you know anything about those cars breaking away?" demanded Phil sternly.
"I understand they broke away—don't you know that the train broke in two?"
"Yes," answered Phil dryly; "I have heard something to that effect."