[The Simpkins Plot by George A. Birmingham]@TWC D-Link bookThe Simpkins Plot CHAPTER II 8/37
He happened next upon that which was occupied by Miss King, opened the door, and tumbled in. "I've only got a third-class ticket," he said cheerfully; "but I shall travel first class the whole way now, and I shan't pay a penny of excess fare." "Won't they make you ?" said Miss King. She realised that she had found an unexpectedly early opportunity of studying the peculiarities of the Irish character, and determined to make the most of it. "Certainly not," said the clergyman.
"The position is this.
I have a through ticket--I bought it yesterday--which entitles me to travel on this railway to Donard.
If the doors of all the third-class carriages are locked when I arrive at the station, I take it that the company means me to travel first class.
Their own action is a clear indication of their intention.
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