Very comfortable it was, and no interruptions.

The crazy old train stopped so many times during the night that I scarcely woke up when they sidetracked us here, and the first thing I knew I was abandoned in this wilderness.

As it grew light I began to examine my surroundings, and discovered you.

Glad to meet you, sir." "You needn't be." "Don't begrudge me the pleasure, I implore you.

I can't blame you for being gruff and unsociable; were you otherwise you wouldn't reside at--at--" he turned his head to read the half legible sign on the station house, "at Chazy Junction.