maintenance-of-way

Updated: June 2, 2025

I have, and it is distinct from and in addition to his hostility for the unearning branch for which I am responsible. I'm sorry for it, because I may need his good word for my inchoate scheme later on. It came up over some maintenance-of-way charges. He is as shrewd as he is unscrupulous, and he knows well how to pile the sins of the congregation on the back of the poor scapegoat.

Francis Lynde - Empire Builders

So you will be in a way free your own boss a good deal of the time. And fitting yourself for that 'maintenance of way' job. In fact, the chief said that he called you Maintenance-of-Way Neale. Well, I congratulate you. And my advice is keep on as you've begun go straight look out for your wildness and temper.... That's all. Good night." Then he went out, leaving Neale speechless.

Zane Grey - The U. P. Trail