"The S.W.

& P.has just secured control of the B.F.

& N.W., and intends to run the main line to Puget Sound right square through the middle of my land.

Now are you busy ?" "Sit down and have a cigar," invited Washburn, and slammed a call-bell.
"Billy," he told a boy, "if Mr.Rothberg comes in on that appointment tell him I'll see him in a few minutes.

Now, Johnny, how do I know that the S.W.