As she washed, using a towel of her own after a single glance at the hotel article, and did up her rebellious hair, she came to a prompt decision.

She would go directly on--would take the first stage.

Perhaps her father, or whomever he sent, would be met with along the route.

The coaches had regular meeting stations, so there was small danger of their missing each other.

Even if she was compelled to wait over at Fort Dodge, the environment there could certainly be no more disagreeable than this.
The question of possible danger was dismissed almost without serious thought.