Then naturally Mr. Burk inquired for news of their countrymen, the strikers of Republic.
The Mexicans, coming from the distant camp, could tell him nothing.
They had heard little. Could Senor Burk tell them of the situation?
The Manager was quite sure that everything would be all right with the men on Jefferson Worth's railroad day after to-morrow.
That was "bueno."
Yes, Mr. Worth's superintendent was starting from San Felipe that very evening with money—thousands of dollars, American gold—to pay the men. He was coming alone through the mountains on horseback. Without doubt the men would receive their pay. The Manager was glad!
"Si, Senor."
"Gracias, Senor!"
"Buenos noches!"
"Good night."