sentences:  The rules were rather odd, as the "BX" was still obligated to stop and deliver her mail at several different landings whereas the "Conveyor" had no such obligation and could run right through.As the race progressed, it soon became obvious to all that the "BX" was the faster boat, as she had stayed ahead for most of the race, despite having to stop several times.At one landing the "BX" had more mail to deliver than usual and had fallen behind the "Conveyor", but she soon caught up and was passing her opponent when Captain Johnson rammed the "BX" with the "Conveyor".