It was granted.

Here was the coveted opportunity of my life.
With the exception of one accident caused by the inexcusable negligence of a ballast-train crew, everything went well in his absence.

But that this accident should occur was gall and wormwood to me.

Determined to fulfill all the duties of the station I held a court-martial, examined those concerned, dismissed peremptorily the chief offender, and suspended two others for their share in the catastrophe.

Mr.Scott after his return of course was advised of the accident, and proposed to investigate and deal with the matter.