17/37 How big a telegraph office is there at Tabernacle ?" "How big ?" Ba'tiste laughed. "How _petite_! Eet is about the size of the--what-you-say--the peanut." "Is there ever a time when the operator isn't there ?" "At noon. He go out to dinner, and he leave open the door. If eet is something you want, walk in." "Thanks." A strange eagerness was in Houston's eyes. "I think I'll be able to get up to-morrow. |