The curse of gold

Tuttle, W. C. (Wilbur C.) · 1969

“Bein’ uh sheriff,” remarks Magpie Simpkins, rubbin’ his whiskers with th’ palm of his hand, and kickin’ some books off th’ table so he can rest his boots, “gives uh feller lots uh prominence in th’ community. It sort a makes people look up to him with respect.” I recognizes th’ sarcastic tone of his voice and I also recognizes them words, bein’ as I spoke them to him about uh month before th’ county election. I don’t make no response; jist eases myself into uh chair and pe-ruses uh reward notice on th’ wall.…

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