he was praying
for a girl and a man whom he had learned to love in the old days of
Mosquito Bend, and whom he was leaving behind him. This latter was
more than likely, for his was not a selfish nature.

Again his eyes opened, and now they were quite unseeing; but the brain
behind them was still clear, for words, which were intelligible, came
slowly from his ashen lips.

"It's over, I guess," he muttered. "Maybe life ain't wi'out gold for
some. I 'lows I ain't jest struck color right. Wal, I'm ready for the
reckonin'."

His hands unclasped and his legs straightened themselves out. Like a
weary man seeking repose he turned over and lay with his face buried
in the snow. Nor did he move again. For Arizona had ended his journey
over the One-Way Trail.

TRANSCRIBER'S NOTE:

Minor changes have been made to correct typesetters' errors; otherwise,
every effort has been made to remain true to the author's words and
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