Me and Magpie Simpkins pilgrims into Paradise, ties our burro to a rack, and looks at the place from an unbiased standpoint. Paradise is a good little town—to look at; but she ain’t no place to start something you ain’t prepared to finish. A long time ago they changed the Sixth Commandment to read: Give him an even break—regardless of ability. Over in front of the Ace Full saloon sets a lonely figure, which we decipher to be “Old Testament” Tilton. He was put on earth—or thinks he was—to save souls. He almost saved one. He prevailed upon “Sad” Semple to stop his wayward path, and the said Sad person listens attentive-like, and publicly hugs Old Testament.…
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