07.02.11. A Kind Operator

11. A KIND OPERATOR

One day Todd had been put off the train miles from a town or station. He walked for hours; he was hungry and every bone in his body ached. He came shortly after nightfall to a small station located high up in the Rocky Mountains, far removed from any town. Just as he entered the little waiting room an old tramp also entered and started to lie down upon a seat. The operator came to the window, and cursing the tramp made him get out. Then turning to Todd he said, "Lad, you look cold and tired; come into the office where it is warm." When he entered the office he was told to climb upon a table where he could lie down. The operator then took a big, forty-five caliber revolver out of his overcoat pocket. When Todd saw this he was frightened, but there was no danger, for laying the revolver down on his desk he spread the big coat over Todd who slept snugly and warm throughout the night. When he awoke the sun was shining and thanking the operator for his night of rest, he went on his way.