"It's nothing—nothing," he said brusquely.
"We can hardly look at it that way," replied Frank.
Mr. Hopkins, absorbed in the details for the boys' comfort, did not answer. Instead he turned and said:
"Porter—how about Compartment B?"
"All ready, sah! All ready!" the porter assured him, leading them to the compartment. "All ready, sah, jes' as yoh asked."
"We're traveling in style," murmured Frank, nudging his brother.
CHAPTER VIII
The Second Stranger
Mr. Hopkins bustled about the compartment, making everything comfortable for the Hardy boys and chatting affably.