And at night, when the people are tired and disheartened, music is good to help them pull together." The bearded men who listened nodded yet again.
"About schools, now--the other trains that went out, the Applegates in 1843, the Donners of 1846, each train, I believe, had regular schools along, with hours each day.
"Do you think I'm right about all this?
I'm sure I don't want Captain Wingate to be offended.

I'm not dividing his power.

I'm only trying to stiffen it." Woodhull arose, a sneer on his face, but a hand pushed him down.

A tall Missourian stood before him.
"Right ye air, Will!" said he.

"Ye've an old head, an' we kin trust hit.
Ef hit wasn't Cap'n Wingate is more older than you, an' already done elected, I'd be for choosin' ye fer cap'n o' this here hull train right now.