Even the clatter of wheels couldn't drown out the thumping of clubs. The entire car could…

Even the clatter of wheels couldn't drown out the thumping of clubs. The entire car could hear the officers pummeling their conductor.

But none of the passengers dared to leave their compartment and find out what had happened.

Another faceless cog in the vast, ruthless machine will soon be replaced, and no one will ever know his fate.