like a madman.

The train stopped and there was silence; then came sounds of cars
being coupled--and meantime Samuel was kicking and beating upon the
wall. He was almost exhausted and in despair--when suddenly from
outside came a muffled call--"Hello!"

For a moment he could not speak. Then "Help! Help!" he shrieked.

"What's the matter?" asked the voice.

"I'm locked in," he called. .

"How'd you get in?"

"They locked me in by accident. I'm nearly dead."

"Who are you?"

"I was riding in the car."

"A tramp, hey? Serves ye right! Better stay there!"

"No! No!" screamed the boy, in terror. "I'm starving--I've been here
for days. For heaven's sake let me out--I'll never do it again."

"If I let you out," said the voice, "it's my business to arrest you."

"All right," cried Samuel. "Anything--but don't leave me here."