Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-07-10

DanClng looked from one man to
the other. but McCloud appeared pre-
occupied and his visitor seemed Who'll
ly serious. Il don't want TO take too
much on myself" Bill began, speak
ing 10 McCloud.
You look as IL you could carry a
fair-sized load. William, provided ii
bore the right label" suggested the
visitor, entirely amiable.
But nobody has felt worse over
this thing and recent things"
Recent things" echoed the easy
chair.
happening TO the division than I
have. Now I know there's been trou-
bic on the division
Il think you are putting il too strong
there. Bill, but let II pass"
there's been differences: misun-
derstandings and differences. So I
says 10 myself maybe something might
be done to get everybody together and
bury the differences. like this: Muir
ray Sinclair is in town: he feels bad
over this thing. like any railroad man
would. He's a mountain man. quick
as the quickest with a gun, a good
trailer. rides like a fend, and can
catch streak OF sunshine travelling
on a pass. Why not put him at the
head OF party 10 run 'em DOWN."
Run 'em down. nodded the
stranger.
Differences such as be or may be-
May be"
Being discussed when he brings
EN- in dead or alive. and not before.
That's what l said TO Murray Sinclair.
and Murray Sinclair is ready for to
take hold this minute and do what he
can II he's asked. I told him plain
! could promise no promises: that (
says, lays with George McCloud Was
l right. was l wrong2 II I was wrong.
right me; II / was right say so. All
/ want IS harmony"
The new man nodded approval.
Bully, Bill," he exclaimed. heartily.
Mister protested the Hneman.
with simple dignity. I'D just a little
rather you wouldn't bully me nor Bill
me-"
"All &c good part, Bill. as you shall
see; ali in good part. Now before Mr..
McCloud gives you his decision I want
TO be allowed word. Your idea looks
good to ne. At first ] may say IL
didn't. l am candid; I say Il didn't.
Il looked like setting a dog TO catch
his own tail. Mind you. / don't say
II can't be done. A dog can catch his
own tail; they do do IT," proclaimed
the stranger in a low aud emphatic
undertone. But" he added, moderat-
ing his utterance, when they sue
ceed-who gets anything out OF IL but
the dog?' Bin Dancing, somewhat
clouded and not deeming IL well 10 be
drawn into any damaging admissions.
looked around for "A cigar. and not see
ing one, looked soiemnly at the new
Solomon and strOked his beard. THAT
Is how IL looked 10 me at first" con-
Guided the orator; but. ! say now IL
looks good TO me. and as a stranger
/ may say I favor g."
Dancing tried 20 look unconcerned
and seemed disposed 20 be friendly.
What might be your line OF bust
ness?"
Real estate. I am from Chicago. I
sold everything that was for sale I'm
Chicago and came here 10 stake out
the Spanish Sinks and the Great Salt
lake-yes. It's drying up and there's
an immense opportunity for claims
along the shore. I've been looking
into IT,"
Into the claims or into the lake?"
asked McCloud.
Into both: and Mr.. McCIoud. I
want 90 say I favor Mr. Dancing's
idea, that's all. Right wrongs no
man. Let Bin see Sinclair and see
what they can figure out" And hav-
ing spoken. the stranger sank back
and tried 20 look comfortable.
I'm talk with YOU later about IL.
BILL said McCloud. briefly.
Meantime, Bin. see Sinclair and re
port suggested the stranger.
It's as good as done" announced
Dancing, taking up his hat. and. Mr..
McCloud, might have little advance
for cigars and things?"
Cigars and ammunition-of course.
See Sykes. William. see Sykes: If the
Office is closed 20 to his house-and
see what will happen TO you" added
the visitor in an aside. and tell him
TO telephone up &c Mr. McCloud for In
he concluded, unceremon.
iously.
Now why do you want to start Bin
on fool business like that2" asked
McCloud, as Bin Dancing took Ions
steps from the room toward the Office
OF Sykes, the cashier.
He didn't know me today. but hel
will tomorrow" said the stranger. re-
fectively. Gods, what I've seen that
man go through in the days OF the
giants! Why. George, this will keep
the boys talking, and they have to do
something Spend the money; the
company is making il too fast any
way; they moved 1000 cars one day
last week. Personally I'm glad TO have
little fun out OF it; il will be he'll
pure and undefled long before we get
This will be an easy way
OF letting Sinclair know I am here.
BIZ will report me confidentially 10
him as suspicious parsonage"
To the establishment OF Sykes. the
superintendent confirmed over the tel