A few passengers who had alighted at Albion Junction remained on the platform. Miss Gordon asked them if they had seen Veve anywhere. No one had paid particular heed to the little girl.
The engine began to puff steam. In a moment it would start.
“All aboard!” called the brakeman again.
The last of the straggling passengers hastily entered the car. Only Miss Gordon remained.
“Sorry,” said the brakeman. “I’d like to hold the train, but we can’t. All aboard!”
He reached down to pick up the step-stool. Slowly the train began to move.
CHAPTER 6
Snowland
ABOARD the train, all the Brownies wondered what had delayed Veve and Miss Gordon.
“I wish they’d hurry and come!” Connie said, squirming nervously in her seat.