...t close enough, we saw a pole stuck in the ground and a sign on it. “Dawkins Lumber.” I didn’t know who Dawkins was, but if he was in the area and ... ... be obliged, sir. I didn’t think I’d find anybody else up this early.” “The lumber business isn’t an easy one, Montana. I’ve been at it now for so... ...t?” he finally answered in an already bothered tone. “Name’s Dawkins. I’m a lumberman by trade, but write stories about the west for fun. I hear y... ...Montana, don’t you worry yourself about that. This isn’t my first rodeo. That lumber company I own didn’t build itself. My family had to fight long ... ...er way, it’s been a pleasure. You can keep that stove lit all night with the lumber over in the corner. Have a good night.” With that, Pa disappe... ... remember that, Pa. Same to you if you ever end up back Bighorn way. I have a lumber camp southeast of there and we could always use a good smithie...

... version of sushi), potato chips, and cola. They took the food to a stack of lumber that had been piled to the area opposite of the ticket counter and...