23/48 "I want to work for the reason that all men want work. If you do not employ me, I must try somewhere else." "Come from Prescott to Simmons on the stage, did you ?" "No, sir, I walked." "Walked! Huh! Tried anywhere else for a job ?" "No, sir." "Who sent you out here ?" The stranger smiled. "I saw Mr.Acton ride in the contest. I learned that he was foreman of the Cross-Triangle Ranch. I thought I would rather work where he worked, if I could." The Dean looked at Phil. |