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The heavy-faced man whom Garton had called Ned Bloomer scrambled to his feet and snatched the lamp from the hand of his companion. He stood in the centre of the track and waved the light vigorously. At the expiration of a few seconds the special gave a shrill whistle and the brakes began to grind. As the train came to a standstill Lady Letty looked out from her hiding-place. It was a foolish thing to do, but she acted entirely on the impulse of the moment. She was dazed and confused by the brilliant glare from the electric lamp in Bloomer's hand. There was a wistful, almost despairing look in her eyes, but she was not conscious of that. She could see Hugh Childers and Madame Regnier gazing out, but she had no idea how plainly she would be seen herself.
The guard dropped off the back of the train and ran along the line.