human
And yet, once through the tunnel, how close at hand the junction station seems.
gpt
That's true enough, sir; the other side the tunnel it is not half a mile down the line.
human
What length is it?
gpt
The tunnel, sir? Close upon three miles, and straight as a dart.
human
Nothing more goes down the line until the express has passed?
gpt
Nothing more, sir.
human
Anything on the up line?
gpt
No, sir, not for some hours, except, maybe, some trucks of goods, but I have had no notice of them yet.