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 all go to bed dinnerless. And I'm just as hungry as she is, poor girl!"

He rang the bell and when the porter came asked:

"George, did they take that diner off at New London?"

"Yes, sir."

"And there's no buffet on board?"

"No, sir."

"Well, how late are we and when will we get in?"

"Most two hours late at New London, sir, but Cap says we'll make some of it up. If we do we ought to get in about eight."

"About eight, eh? Think I'd have time to get over to the North Station for the eight-thirty train out?"

From the corner of his eye he saw the Girl turn her head and dart a glance across at him.

"I dunno, sir Reckon if we get in by eight you can make it all right in a taxi."

"Well, you tell the conductor to hustle along, George."