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He had started the engine , and was turning the machine around . So far he had given her no opportunity to speak , and had to shout himself to be heard above the noise of the engine and the storm . `` We 're going to have a run for it . I 've arranged to have the 12:45 stop a second to take us on , and I 'm late -- This damned wind ! '' The powerful car leaped forward . On two wheels it made the turn of the road , full into the teeth of the storm . Channing bent over his wheel .