an unsual crossover 3-sentence fic

[archersangel]

Jim was surprised to find two little girls having tea in the Wanderer's passenger car. "They were poking around & I though they'd like to see the train." Artie explained with a shrug, he had a soft-spot for kids but would never admit it.

Over the next 15 minutes, the girls Laura & Mary, chattered on about about their family, farm & friends. An oddly nice distraction from the usual routine, Jim thought.

The tea party abruptly ended when the telegraph linked to headquarters started up & Artie shepherded the girls out to inspect the locomotive while Jim took down the message.