It seemed to me a pity to disturb him, knowing how overworked and overanxious he was; but he awoke and I suggested that I should go up and attend to the matter.
He seemed to murmur assent, not being more than half awake.

So I went to the office and in his name argued the question with the men and promised them a hearing next day at Altoona.

I succeeded in getting them to resume their duties and to start the traffic.
Not only were the trainmen in a rebellious mood, but the men in the shops were rapidly organizing to join with the disaffected.

This I learned in a curious manner.

One night, as I was walking home in the dark, I became aware that a man was following me.