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Before the train reached St. Louis he made up his mind to change cars there and go to Washington with her . It also occurred to him that he might go on to New York if the spell lasted . During the day he telegraphed ahead for accommodations ; and when the flyer arrived in St. Louis that evening he hurriedly attended to the transferring and rechecking of his baggage , bought a new ticket , and dined . At eight he was in the station , and at 8:15 he passed her in the aisle . She was standing in her stateroom door , directing her maid . He saw a look of surprise flit across her face as he passed . He slept soundly that night , and dreamed that he was crossing the ocean with her .