When can they get out of the Junction ?" "Well, the first train scheduled goes east at four o'clock, but it 's generally late." Winston walked twice across the floor, alternately swearing and thinking.
"Is there any way I could get there before that time ?" he questioned, finally, his square jaw setting firm.
"Well, I reckon you might, by goin' hossback across the old trail, but you 'd need to have a guide in the dark, and you 'd find it a hell of a hard ride." The young engineer stood a moment staring out of the window into the night.

The street was well illumined by the numerous saloon lights, and he could perceive scattering flakes of snow in the air, blown about by the gusty wind.

He no longer felt the slightest doubt regarding Albrecht's desertion, and a wave of indignation swept over him.

He did not greatly care himself regarding the small amount of money due for his services, but it was a dirty, contemptible trick, and he resented being so easily made the victim of such a scheme.

Suddenly he wondered how this unexpected occurrence might affect the others.