"They'd be better off without it."
"Perhaps so. I see you are a prudent young man. How far are you going?"
"To Harrisburg."
"So am I. Queer coincidence, isn't it?"
"I don't know," answered Bert, smiling. "I presume there are other passengers on board who are also bound for that city."
"Very possibly. Ever been there before?"
"No, sir."
"I have often, and the long ride is rather tedious. What do you say to a little game of cards to fill up the time?"
"Thank you, but I would rather look out of the window."
The stranger seemed disappointed, but a man in the seat just behind, leaning over, said: "If you want a game, I'm your man."