Sinopsis

Bukowiec, a station on the Dombrowa railroad, lies in a beautiful spot. A
winding line was cut among the beech and pine covered hills, and at the
most level point, between a mighty hill towering above the woods with its
bald and rocky summit, and a long narrow valley, glistening with pools
and marshes, was placed the station. This two-story building of rough
brick containing the quarters of the station-master and his assistant, a small
wooden house at the side for the telegrapher and the minor employees,
another similar one near the last switches for the watchman, three switchhouses
at various points, and a freight-house were the only signs of human
habitation.
Surrounding the s...