When the conductor had disappeared again through the curtain Steve said: "Why didn't they tell us this was a parlour car?
How were we to know ?" "They just wanted our money, I suppose," replied Tom bitterly.
"Everybody in this place is after your money.

I wish I was home!" "So do I," agreed Steve gloomily.

More silence then, until, "I don't see how he ever did it," remarked Tom.

"I had both bags between my feet.

He was certainly slick.