18/57 He described it as a 'plucked chicken.'" "I suppose that was a wild contribution from the endless political talk of the town." "Well, a 'plucked chicken' was not so bad. He saw also 'Bleeding Kansas.' A 'stuck pig' that was; and more--more, but I must go." Rivers went back to the room. "Here is your tobacco, Billy, and wait downstairs; don't go away." The big man turned over in bed as the clergyman entered. |