Biographical fiction; Jones, Charles Jesse, 1844-1919 -- Fiction; Pioneers -- Fiction; Western stories
I spoke the last good-by and turned Satan into the narrow trail. When I
looked back Jones stood on the rim with the fresh glow of dawn shining
on his face. The trail was steep, and claimed my attention and care,
but time and time again I gazed back. Jones waved his hand till a huge
jutting cliff walled him from view. Then I cast my eyes on the rough
descent and the wonderful void beneath me. In my mind lingered a
pleasing consciousness of my last sight of the old plainsman. He fitted
the scene; he belonged there among the silent pines and the yellow
crags.
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