He had not yet reached a conclusion.

He was tortured with uncertainty.

His whole previous course of action as a railroad man was the poorest possible preparation for anything sacrificial.

And he could not yet say what he would do in the matter.
Hark! What was she singing?
How did Rachel Winslow happen to be down here?
Several windows near by went up.

Some men quarreling near a saloon stopped and listened.