This question was asked so abruptly that Little Snap glanced up with a look of wonder.
"I don't know as I have anything against him," he replied, after a moment's pause.
"A safe answer. But I am going to tell you that I think he is a sneaking rascal. How long has he been in Six Roads?"
"Fifteen years, I think."
"Right the first time. I know, because he came there at the time I was through here before. Never'll get the nomination for Congress, will he?"
"Feels confident of it."
"Well, he is sure to get disappointed. Marion Calvert is the man."
"So you know Mr. Calvert?"
"By reputation. I have a mind to do a little electioneering while I am scouting over the country. Gee whiz! isn't this a wild country!" he concluded, for they were already entering the Devil's Bowl.
Mr. Goings' exclamation of astonishment increased as they rode up the Tracks and approached the Narrows.