Uncle John first chuckled and then looked grave.

The Major advanced to Wampus and soberly shook his hand.
"You're a brave man, sir, for a chauffeur," he said.

"I congratulate you," Wampus still looked uneasy.
"I been arrest," he repeated.
Uncle John beckoned the railroad men to come forward.
"Is this story true ?" he asked.
"Most of it, sir," answered the conductor.

"It's only by the mercy of Providence we're here alive.

This scoundrel held up the whole crew and ran away with the engine.