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Show 32 TALES OF THE COLORADO PIONEERS. graceful manipulations of this tonsorial artist. The Count, feeling he would be distinguished by a notice from the great journalist, and also wishing to impress him with the liberal product of the gold fields, and the corresponding ability of the people to throw away money, accomplished it by charging the famous editor two dollars for a single shave. It is said that ever after Mr. Greeley regarded barbers with suspicion and aversion, and ceased to patronize them. CHAPTER VI. A. P I O N E E R DINNER. Finding my interest in the old timers, a friend, whom I shall call Hal., anxious to assist me in acquiring information, invited me to a pioneer dinner. After the feast the following stories of the early days were told: THE WIND WAGON. " It was the happiest day of my life," said Captain Cutler, "when I took my seat in the 'prairie schooner,' bound for the New West. A world of care rolled from my shoulders. Sheriffs, constables, and bailiffs were left behind, and I could commence life on a new page. My sentiments were similar to the immortal Byron's: " ' With thee, my ox, I'll slowly go, * * * * * Nor care what land thou bear'st me to, So not again to mine.' " It was somewhere about the middle of August. The delicate blue of the sky was unblemished by a cloud, and the weather was superb. I had become wonderfully fas- |
