Did Elma almost miss the train?
yes
What caused her to be late?
Her pony had jibbed
Where?
on the way downhill
Who works at the station?
Old Matthews
How long had he known her?
since she was a child
How did he grab her?
by the left arm
Did he make a big show of it?
no
Where did he put her?
last compartment
of what?
the last carriage
Did she already pay?
yes
What was she doing when he grabbed her?
received her change
What class is she seated in?
Second
Is she the last to board?
yes
Is she seated by herself?
no
who is with her?
an artist
Does he look like one/
no
Did she know that he was?
She made up her mind
What does Matthews face look like?
stout and chubby-cheeked
How does he let them know to start moving the train?
he whistled
To who?
the guard