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Bob was what was known on his paper as the "depot reporter." It was
not the most important assignment, for usually his work consisted
only in describing such notable personages as passed through the
city and now and then in interviewing the more important of these.
But this day he was confronted with a mystery and it was his
business to solve it. He acted quickly.
Hurrying after the depot master, with whom of course he was
friendly, he persuaded that official to go at once to the conductor
of the train and ascertain the names of the boys. This was a simple
thing, done in that manner, for even the passengers in a special or
private car must have regular tickets. The conductor at once
revealed the identity of the three passengers. Although Bob knew
the conductor, he realized that he stood a chance of being refused
even thin information if he asked for it personally.
While his friend the depot master was getting this information, Bob
quickly, but apparently carelessly, approached the head brakeman who
had helped bring the train from Chicago. It was Tom Smithers--also
a friend of Bob's, who made a point of knowing every employee
running into the station.
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