11/16 I haven't been long enough in the district to know as much about it as I hope to know later on. Prospecting for this headquarters took a little time; and getting my stuff moved in here secretly took more time. A week ago, Casey, I shouldn't have been quite ready to use you. But you came when you were needed, and so--I feel sure the White Mule will presently show up." Casey lifted his head and stared meditatively out across the immensity of the empty land around them. "But Casey Ryan has yet t' go after a thing an' fail t' git it. |