"In that stage-driver picture I made all the scenes before I made that drive,--for two reasons.

Biggest one was that I wanted to be sure of having it all made, in case something went wrong on that feature drive; get me?
Other was plain, human bullheadedness.

Some of the four-flushers I was cursed with in the company,--because they were cheap and I had to balance up what I was paying the Injuns,--they kept eyeing that bluff where I said I'd come down with the coach, and betting I wouldn't, and talking off in corners about me just stalling.

I just let 'em sweat.

I made the start, and I made the finish.