‘“Sorry. I guess I’m run out. Where can I get some?”

‘“Not till Carlisle. We have two hours to go yet.”

‘“I reckon we pass other bum towns en route.”

‘“Oh yes.”

‘“Well, I guess I’ll call the guard,” said Tosher, jumping up to the alarm-cord.

‘“You can’t pull that—you’ll be fined.”

‘“What? I’m a Canadian!” And he pulled the cord. The brakes went on with a bang, and the old guard hurried up along the line.

‘“Say, old Father Time,” shouted Tosher.

‘“What’s up?”

‘“Stop yer old bus at the next bum town. I want some cigars to chew.”