Jerry, the section boss, made no claim to social distinction.

He was a simple, plain, hard-working man, whose main concern was in his work, and whose great pride was in the social triumphs of his wife.

Jerry was short and broad and sturdy, and his face was very, very red.

Near to Jerry sat the new grocery man, and Curly the cowboy, and Del Hickman, another cowboy, and several other cowboys, and Sam, the stage-driver.

They were all silent and very miserable.