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Where could she spend the next seven hours ? Interpreting the perplexed expression of her face , the agent , who had curiously noted her movements , said courteously : `` There is a hotel a few blocks off , where you can rest until train time . '' `` I prefer to remain here . '' `` We generally lock up this office about half-past eight , and re-open at half-past two , which gives passengers ample accommodation for the 3:05 train . '' `` Would you violate regulations by leaving the waiting-room open to-night ? '' `` Not exactly ; as of course we are obliged to keep open for delayed trains ; but it will be lonesome waiting , for no one stays here , except the Night Train Despatcher , and the switch watchman . Still if it will oblige you , miss , I will not lock up , and you can doze away the time by spreading your shawl on two chairs .