I suppose the others are further along somewhere in the train.
I wonder if they saw us get in ?" "If they didn't, it will be a surprise packet for them when we turn up." "Yes, they'll have made up their minds we're left behind." The two girls leaned back, enjoying the luxury of traveling in a first-class compartment.

They felt the excursion had begun well as far as they were concerned.

Their satisfaction was short-lived, however.
When they neared Barnhill, the train, instead of stopping, rushed through the station at thirty-five miles an hour.

Garnet turned to Winona in utter consternation.
"Oh, good-night!" she ejaculated.

"I verily believe we've gone and got into the express!" They saw at once how it had happened.