Clarence E Mulford

''Bring Me His Ears'' Clarence E Mulford

dim old shop and the noisy, bustling city beset him strongly, despite his years of a life unfitting him for the hardships of the prairies and mountains. Being able to read Greek and Latin was no asset on the open trail; although schoolmasters would be needed in that new country. -I know how you feel, Mr. Boyd. Have you seen your father since you landed?- Tom reluctantly shook his head. -It would only reopen the old bitterness and lead to further estrangement. No man shall ever speak to me again as he did--not even him. If you should see him, Jarvis, tell him I asked you to assure him of my affection.- -I shall be glad to do that, - replied the clerk. -You missed him by only two days. He asked for you and wished you success, and said your home was open to you when you returned to resume your studies. I think, in his heart, he is proud of you, but too stubborn to admit it.- As he spoke he chanced to glance through the window of the store. -Don't look around, - he warned. -I want to tell you t