The first being that plum pudding was sure enough the answer to the governor’s inquiry, and the second was that the telegraph signal was still most certainly weak. The governor sat in the chair next to the desk. He pinched at the bridge of his nose with his thumb and forefinger.“I suppose this pr...
Parker's Blackjack 56. Prior to Black being sentenced to hang for the murder of Ruth Ann Messenger, he managed to injure Lawrence LaCroix pretty good that day. Black was quick on his attack of LaCroix. His first contact took LaCroix off his feet and slammed him so hard int...
Cox said.“Everett and me are riding over there,” Virgil said. “Have a look at this firsthand.”“When?”“Subsequently,” Virgil said.“I’ll go with you,” Cox said.“Not necessary,” Virgil said.“Might not be,” Cox said, “but I insist.”“Conditions are bad,” I said.“Yes,” Cox said. “They are. No matter. I...