human
Just missed her, sir, by two seconds!
gpt
Yes, I answered briefly, beginning to understand it all now, and chafing irritably at the enforced delay.
human
When is the next train?
gpt
Six five in the morning, sir. Nothing more to-night.
human
Nothing more to-night! I almost shouted.
gpt
There must be! At any rate, there is the evening express from the junction; I have been by it scores of times!
human
Very likely, sir; but that's a through train, it don't touch here--never stops till it reaches the junction.
gpt
Nine fifteen,
human
THE STATION-MASTER CAME UP.
gpt
How far is the junction from this by road; could I do it in time?
human
Out of the question, sir. It would take one who knew the road the best part of three hours to drive.