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Show 12 That's what Ike figured he had done to his mule Zeke when he built the fire--he figured he had outwitted a mule. Only you an' me know better. What Ike was doin' that spring day in Silver Reef, Utah, was delivering furniture to a miner's house. To get there, Ike had to pass the saloon, and he made the mistake of stopping for a quick refresher. It was while Ike was in the saloon that Zeke came down with a bad case of stubbornness. On returning, Ike labored atop the wagon, settled himself, and called, "Giddup." The mule stood firm. Ike got off the wagon, cussin'. He pushed. He pulled. A crowd gathered, laughing at Ike in his frustration. This served to make Ike all the more angry. So, with more determination, he pushed... And he pulled... And he cursed louder and longer... And then Ike smashed a barrel, and he grabbed a handful of newspaper, and he built a fire under the mule. |