Bertie, Passengers and others in “Bertie's Chase”

[to the passengers, after his second attempt to catch up to Edward has failed] I'm sorry.

Never mind. After him quickly. Third time lucky, you know. [to the driver] Do you think we'll catch him at the next station, Driver?

There's a good chance. Our road keeps close to the line, and we can climb hills better than Edward. I'll just make sure.

He spoke to the stationmaster. Bertie and the passengers waited impatiently.

Yes. We'll do it this time.

Hooray.