I'm an engine-burglar--that's what I am," she thought.

"I shouldn't wonder if they could lock me up for this." And the train was going faster and faster.
There was something in her throat that made it impossible for her to speak.

She tried twice.

The men had their backs to her.

They were doing something to things that looked like taps.
Suddenly she put out her hand and caught hold of the nearest sleeve.