"I would suggest a good way out of the trouble," said Ralph.
"Very well!" he answered.
"Suppose you issue us a permit; that will get us there without further trouble," said Ralph.
"I have no authority to issue permits," he replied.
"Well, then," said Alfred, "suppose you did have the authority to issue them would you give us permission to go on in that case?"
"Most assuredly," was the reply.
The second section of the train was approaching and the Inspector hurried back. The signal was given and the train commenced to move.
"Jump in!" said Ralph.
"Just what I was going to do," replied Alfred. "He didn't fill up his blank to make the report. You are all right," continued Alfred, addressing the conductor.
The latter smiled at the neat manner in which the boys had handled the situation, and the train crew had a good laugh at the expense of the inspector.