I haven't lost any quarry, that I know of; and Scranton is a good enough place for me to do my athletic exercises in.

But, Hugh, if you should happen to find out about the thing that emitted all those frightful squawks, I hope you'll promise to let us know the particulars." "I can promise that easily enough, Julius," the other told him; "though, just at present, my only concern is to gain time by this cut-off, and so win the big event for our school.

Now suppose we drop this subject, and return to something pleasant." They continued to bump along the rocky road with its deep ruts.

At times K.K.had to make little detours in order to navigate around some obstacle which could not be surmounted; for time had not dealt lightly with the quarry road, and the rains and wintry frosts had played havoc with its surface.
But, eventually, they sighted light ahead.

Steve was the first to glimpse an opening, and announce that the main highway leading down to Scranton must be close at hand.