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RALPH ON THE OVERLAND EXPRESS

Shelby Junction, ninety miles away, in two hours and fifteen minutes?"

"I will make Shelby Junction ahead of the Night Express," replied Ralph calmly, but with his heart beating like a triphammer, "or I'll go down with 999."