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They found the little apartment in which drinks were served at tables, and before they said good-by to Sitzky in front of the hotel, a half hour later, that worthy was in exceeding good humor and very much flushed in the face. He said he would be back in two days, and if they needed him for any purpose whatever, they could reach him by a note at the railway station."
Dem buildings up dere ain't more'n one-fiftieth part of d'town. Dey're mostly summer homes. It gets hot as blazes down here in d' valley in d' middle of d' summer and d' rich ones move up d' mountain." "How in thunder do people get up to those houses?" demanded Anguish. "Mules," answered Sitzky, specifically. "Say! See dat little old feller comin' on horseback wid d' white uniform?
Sitzky started as if shot, Raring at the tall man who approached with the smiling Sovereign of Graustark. "Well," he gasped, "what d' you t'ink o' dat!" The train that was to carry them out of the East into the West puffed and snorted, the bell clanged, the people cheered, and they were off.
Anguish stood aside in astonishment, and they watched the wrathful gallant strut down the street, his back as stiff as a board. "Damned touchy!" growled Anguish. "You remember what Sitzky said about their respect for the weaker sex. I guess we'd better keep off that tack or we'll hatch up a duel or two. They seem to be fire-eaters.
True to his word, when they reached Edelweiss late that afternoon Sitzky, their friend of uncertain origin, hurriedly finished his work and joined the travelers in the station. Lorry and Anguish were deeply interested in all they saw, the strange people, the queer buildings, the odd costumes and the air of antiquity that prevailed.
It you'll hang around d' depot fer a little while after we get in I'll steer you up dere." "We'll make it worth your while, Sitzky," said Lorry. "Never mind dat, now. Americans ought to stick together, no matter where dey are. We'll have a drink an' 'at's all, just to show we're fellow countrymen."
"Goin' back, I see," said Sitzky, the guard, some months later, addressing a very busy young man, who was hurrying down the platform of the Edelweiss railway station toward the special train which was puffing impatiently. "Hello, Sitzky! Is it you? I'm glad to see you again. Yes, we are going back to the land of the Stars and Stripes." The speaker was Mr. Anguish.
It's d'most peaceable town I ever saw." "Did you ever hear of the Guggenslockers?" asked the irrepressible Anguish, and Lorry felt like kicking him. "In Edelweiss? Never did. Friends of yours?" "Acquaintances," interposed Lorry, hastily, frowning at Anguish. "You won't have any trouble findin' 'em if dere anybody at all," said Sitzky, easily.
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