The Iron Horse
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R. M. Ballantyne
“Is that your bundle, sir?” repeated Mr Blunt a little louder. “Eh? yes, yes—all right,” replied Edwin, annoyed at the interruption, and thinking only of Emma Lee, to whom he turned, and went on—“Well, when Colonel Jones had scaled the first wall—” “Come, sir,” said Blunt, entering the carriage, and laying his hand on Edwin’s shoulder, “it’s not all right. This is another man’s property.” The youth turned round indignantly, and, with a flushed countenance, said, “What do you mean?” “I mean that you are travelling with another man’s property,” said Blunt, quietly pointing to the strapped rug. “That is not my property,” said Edwin, looking at it with a perplexed air, “I never said it was.” “Didn’t you though?” exclaimed Blunt, with an appealing look to the captain. “Didn’t you say, when I asked you, ‘Yes, it’s all right.’ Moreover, young man, if it’s not yours, why did you bring it into the carriage with you?” “I did not bring it into the carriage,” said Edwin, firmly, and with increasing indignation. “I came down to this train with a lady, who is now in it, and who can vouch for it that I brought no luggage of any kind with me. I—” (Summary by Author) (9 hr 51 min)
Chapters
The Driver Visits a Little Elderly Gentlewoman and Prepares the Iron Horse for …
40:45
Read by Susan Morin
In which the Widow holds Converse with a Captain, makes the Acquaintance of a Y…
27:10
Read by Susan Morin
Concerning Domestic Economy and Difficulties—Surprises and Explanations
21:13
Read by Adele de Pignerolles
Treats of Railway Literature, Sleepy Porters, Crowded Platforms, Foolish Passen…
22:30
Read by ToddHW
Treats of Mrs Durby’s Lost Parcel in Particular, and of Lost-Luggage in General
9:32
Read by Natalie G Koval
Describes Engineering Difficulties, a Perplexing Case, and a Harmonious Meeting
29:47
Read by Jon Smith
Gertie is Mysteriously cared for—Sam Natly Dines under Difficulties in Connexio…
26:41
Read by Adele de Pignerolles
A Soirée Wildly Interrupted, and Followed up by Surprising Revelations
24:20
Read by Adele de Pignerolles
Mrs Tipps goes on a Journey, and meets a Gentleman who, with much Assurance, co…
19:52
Read by Lynne T