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If you put your ear on the tracks you can hear it go all the way to Vienna.

Huh!

The one that just puffed past us—it goes all the way to Vienna.

No further?

Yes—further, too. [There is a pause.]

It must be near six. [''As ascends the steps.''] Where are you going?

Don't be afraid. I'm not giving you the slip.

Why should you give me the slip? That cashier has sixteen thousand kronen on him. Just be patient till he comes, then you can talk to him, nice and polite.

I say, "Good evening—excuse me, sir; what time is it?"