The evening was mild; I was encumbered with my hand-bag and a heavy fur coat.

There were no signs either of Bauer or of baggage.

I stayed where I was for five or six minutes.

The guard of the train had disappeared, but presently I observed the station-master; he seemed to be taking a last glance round the premises.

Going up to him I asked whether he had seen my servant; he could give me no news of him.