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for a Taxi Company Recently I had to go to St. Louis for a
meeting. Instead of flying, as I have been doing for the past four years, I
decided to take an overnight Pullman. It happened to be raining when I left. No
matter the train was exactly on time, and what’s more, I didn’t get drenched
(湿透) before boarding. By the time I reached my roomette(小包房), my
suitcase was there waiting for me, I hung my suit in the locker and changed into
a pair of slacks (便裤). Then I Settled back in that big, comfortable seat and
managed to get more than I am able to accomplish in my own office in half a
day. I couldn’t have slept better. We arrived at
the St. Louis station 30 seconds earlier. When I left the train, I was fortified
(加强) with a good breakfast, an unwrinkled suit, shined shoes and a serene (
无忧无虑的 ) disposition ( 安排). The cab ride to my engagement was a matter of
seconds. What all this adds up to is that a journeyable event. I am looking
forward to many more trips by Pullman. What was there waiting for him when the writer reached his roomette