“Is the train safe?” he asked feebly.
“So far, yes; but what’s the trouble?”
Bob was silent for a moment, as if trying to pull himself together. Then he sat up.
“Where is the conductor?”
“I am the conductor.”
“You have an express car attached to the train?”
“Yes; but what——”
“Arrest the express agent.”
“Arrest him!” called three of the hearers.
“Yes.”