A. Nothing. However, they would be required to see the proper evidence was forthcoming at the prisoner's trial.
Q. What would be the end of the incident?
A. Six months hard labour from the Bench, and a day's sympathy from the general Public for the ex-occupant of the signal-box.
Q. What are the duties of a Station-master?
A. To be civil to season-ticket holders, and to refer the general Public to officials of smaller importance than himself.
Q. What is your impression of an ideal Station-master?
A. A gentleman in correct morning dress taking a deep interest savouring of sincere satisfaction in all the arrangements of the traffic over which he exercises a qualified control.
Q. If he is asked why such and such a train is an hour late, what should he reply?
A. He should observe cheerily that it keeps better time than it used to do.
Q. Should he ever exhibit surprise?