“Hurled itself on across the waiting-room and through the outer door to safety” (See page 271)

“‘Look out!’ he cried, and seizing him by the arm, dragged him sharply backwards”

“Snatched up the fusee, and fairly hurled himself down the track”

“In the next instant, the tall figure had been flung violently into the room”

“The afternoon passed happily”

“‘It b’longs t’ th’ mine company,’ said Nolan”