II. TWO STRANGERS IN A COACH
Lorry wasted very little time. He dashed into the depot and up to the operator's window.
“What's the nearest station east of here?”
“P——,” leisurely answered the agent, in some surprise.
“How far is it?”
“Four miles.”
“Telegraph ahead and hold the train that just left here.”
“The train don't stop there.”
“It's got to stop there—or there'll be more trouble than this road has had since it began business. The conductor pulled out and left two of his passengers—gave out wrong information, and he'll have to hold his train there or bring her back here. If you don't send that order I'll report you as well as the conductor.” Grenfall's manner was commanding. The agent's impression was that he was important that he had a right to give orders. But he hesitated.