I want to show Nixon that we'll be ready on time." [Illustration: STUDYING THE PARTS.] I looked at my part and then at Jack; and Jack looked at his part and then at me.

Then we looked at each other, and then at Buntline.

We did not know what to make of the man.
"How long will it take you to commit your part to memory, Bill ?" asked Jack.
"About six months, as near as I can calculate.

How long will it take you ?" answered I.
"It will take me about that length of time to learn the first line," said Jack.

Nevertheless we went to our room and commenced studying.