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Some arrangement can likely be made to switch us off on a branch road , and by a circuitous route we can get back again to our line . '' `` And how about our concert to-night ? '' `` If help is promptly sent we may get you there on time . '' `` We were due at five o'clock , '' said Mr. Ludlow . `` We ca n't promise you anything definite now , '' said the conductor , as he went about his duties . `` All we can do is to just sit still and hope for aid , and that it will come in time , '' said Mrs. Calvert . `` I 'm afraid that 's all , except to be thankful that we were not killed , '' suggested Mr. Ludlow .