Frank L Packard

The Miracle Man. Frank L Packard

A motley, ill-assorted gang of misfits and cheats gather together under the leadership of a master conman for their biggest confidence trick yet-the one that would let them retire in luxury-faith healing. But, perhaps, not quite everything may go as planned. Half an hour later, the train, that stopped only on signal to discharge eastbound passengers from Portland, drew up at Needley-and Hiram Higgins, on the platform, stared at a scene never before witnessed in the history of the town. It was not one passenger, or two, or three, that alighted-they streamed in a bewildering fashion from every vestibule of every car. It is true that the majority got back into the train later, but that did not lessen the effect any on Mr. Higgins. Mr. Higgins' jaw dropped, and he grabbed at his chin whiskers for support. "Merciful daylights!" he breathed heavily. "Now what in the land's sakes be it all about?