4 THROUGH CENTRAL BORNEO 



The assistant conductor told everybody of the plight of 

 the passenger with the long journey before him, the en- 

 gineer was prevailed upon to increase his speed; and the 

 passengers began to exhibit interest. A tall Canadian 

 came to me and expressed his belief that I would catch 

 that train, and even if it should be gone there was another 

 a little later by which it might be overtaken. "I shall 

 assist you," he added. 



As we approached Montreal there were still twelve 

 minutes left. The lights of the city were visible near by, 

 and one of my fellow passengers was in the act of assuring 

 me that my chances were good, when our train suddenly 

 stopped — on account of the bridge being open to permit 

 a ship to pass. Ten minutes lost ! I had decided, if 

 necessary', to sacrifice two boxes of honey which I had 

 bought at the last moment, honey and water being my 

 usual drink when on expeditions. The total weight was 

 ninety kilograms, but they were neatly packed in paper 

 and had been allowed to stand at one side of the entrance 

 to the Pullman car. They were an important adjunct 

 of my outfit, but perhaps after all it would be necessary 

 for us to part. 



Immediately upon the opening of the doors the four 

 porters presented themselves with the encouraging in- 

 formation that they understood thr Imperial Limited 

 was waiting. My luggage, including the honey, was hur- 

 ried on to a Inrge truck, my Canadian friend rlirnwing 

 his cm tcHi, and speeding the boys to a trot, we ran as fast 

 as we could to the baggage-room of the custom-house, 

 where the official in charge caused us only a short delay. 



