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Updated: May 4, 2025
"Except when they throw the beastly things," growled Conrad beneath his breath, with twinges of memory. "My men throw only when they can't reach," replied Koppy, as if Conrad had spoken aloud. "Or when they're afraid to," added the foreman. "Or when they're afraid to," agreed the underforeman. The hint of authority beyond his superiors nettled them both.
"Ask the boss that after. Now the train has to be unloaded!" The underforeman still hesitated. He had a curious respect for this quiet little fellow who never argued, never swore, never retreated from a stand once taken; and he was not quite certain how far he could trust his men in open conflict with authority. But they were waiting for his lead; his future with them was at stake.
From the open door of one of them Koppy's head appeared, and disappeared as quickly. He, too, understood. As Conrad approached the nearest cook-house, Koppy emerged hastily on his way to the next. Conrad changed his intentions and strolled on after the underforeman. The two men met face to face as Koppy was coming out. The foreman, inches shorter, laid a hand on the Pole's shoulder.
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