. Lost in the Rockies; A story of adventure in the Rocky Mountains . inquiry for my man I wastold there was only one such individual, and hisname was Budd Slogan. I received so good adescription of you that I knew you the moment youentered the room. Good! exclaimed one of the party with alaugh, in which the others joined. Its on you,Budd. The hunter could not help being pleased at theneat manner in which he had been thereby strengthened the good impressionalready made. The man looked quizzically at the youth for amoment, then drank the liquor in his glass, the restjoining hi
. Lost in the Rockies; A story of adventure in the Rocky Mountains . inquiry for my man I wastold there was only one such individual, and hisname was Budd Slogan. I received so good adescription of you that I knew you the moment youentered the room. Good! exclaimed one of the party with alaugh, in which the others joined. Its on you,Budd. The hunter could not help being pleased at theneat manner in which he had been thereby strengthened the good impressionalready made. The man looked quizzically at the youth for amoment, then drank the liquor in his glass, the restjoining him, after which he solemnly extended hishand. Younker, put it thar. Youll do. Youre right, added Landlord Jenkins. Hestrue blue, and, Budd, if you arent the biggest foolthis side of the Pacific, youll shet down on guzzlingand make your bargain with that young man. Hesoffering you a chance which you dont get everyday. c> The hunter was impressed. He stood a momentas if debating whether to continue his drinking orto stop. Belix Jenkins was resolved that he should. Arlos and the hunter sat down by the table, on which a lamp was burning. Page 29. LOST IN THE ROCKIES. 29 not indulge to any extent, but it would be much V preferable to have him refrain of his own freewill. Theres a lamp burning in tother room, hesaid. Go in there, Budd, with him, and talk overthis business. Come on, added Arlos, stepping briskly intothe adjoining apartment. It wont take us long toreach a decision. The hunter followed, and, closing the door betweenthe two rooms, they sat down by the table, onwhich a lamp was burning. A few minutes later Arlos partly opened the doorand beckoned to the landlord, who stepped forward. Can you give us a minute or two ? Of course, he replied, leaving the bar to hisfactotum, Pete. Well, its all settled, Mr. Jenkins. Budd agreesto go with me on the terms I named to you. What mought they be ? Four hundred dollars for the trip, if it does notexceed tvro months, and at the same
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