"If there's a fire, the chances are a camera-man is on the spot before the firemen arrive.

If there's an accident, it is often caught by the camera before the victim realizes what has happened.
Perhaps a camera-man has been at the beach for weeks, waiting patiently for some tragedy to occur.

Anyway, he was on hand yesterday and quietly ran his film during the excitement of the rescue.

He was in rare luck to get Maud, because she is a favorite with the public; but it was not fair to connect her name with the picture, when they know she is employed by the Continental." Young Jones rose from his chair with a gesture of weariness.
"If you will excuse me," he said, "I will go to my room.

Our little conversation has given me much pleasure; I'm so alone in the world.
Perhaps you will allow me to join you again--some other time ?" They hastened to assure him his presence would always be welcome.