He again searched the woman's and general waiting room and then he thought of the conductor.

From him it could be learned where she entered the car.

He ran for the station, bolted the gate while the official called to him, and reached the track in time to see the train pull out within a few yards of him.
"You blooming idiot!" cried the angry expressman as the Harvester ran against him, "where did you go?
Why didn't you help me?
You are white as a sheet! Have you lost your senses ?" "Worse!" groaned the Harvester.

"Worse! I've lost what I prize most on earth.

How could I reach the conductor of that train ?" "Telegraph him at the next station.