Magpie—diplomat

· 1969

Th’ two jackasses which were in front stopped, and then me and Magpie Simpkins, which were behind, stopped also and there we sees ’em settin’ along th’ road on uh pile uh boulders. There’s three of ’em. Th’ near one will stand about six feet six in his boots, and has uh face that any Roman-nosed hoss might envy. Th’ next one is sorta built like uh bureau, and wears uh tobacco-stained mattress on th’ lower level of his face.…

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