The crowd followed him--Ruth and Shorty closely, silently watching.
The special train in which he had come was still standing beside the station platform, the engine panting as though from its long run eastward.

Ruth noted that the train crew was on the platform near the engine, interestedly watching the approach of Lawler carrying his burden.
Lawler walked to the rear end of the coach and threw Warden bodily upon it.

Then he turned and motioned toward the conductor.

The latter approached him warily, seeming doubtful of what might be in store for him from a man, who though governor--thus carried the body of a man on his shoulder.

But he listened respectfully when he observed the clear sanity of Lawler's eyes.
"This man is leaving Willets--immediately!" said Lawler.