"I missed you at the El Tovar, at Williams and at Flagstaff, where I was one day behind.

Was half a day late at the Little Colorado, saw your train cross Moncaupie Wash, and missed you because of the sandstorm there.

Saw you from the other side of the Big Colorado as you rode out from Emmett's along the red wall.

And here I am.

We've never met till now, which obviously isn't my fault." The Colonel and I fell upon Wallace's neck.