Several brakemen came through, bearing lanterns.

They were locking the vestibules and putting the cars in order for a long run.
Presently it began to gain speed, and Carrie saw the silent streets flashing by in rapid succession.

The engine also began its whistle-calls of four parts, with which it signaled danger to important crossings.
"Is it very far ?" asked Carrie.

"Not so very," said Hurstwood.

He could hardly repress a smile at her simplicity.