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Sauntering briskly, relying on his suit and derby to look like an official who belonged aondolas, Dow crossed track after track At the head end, Osgood Hennessy’s special glowed gold and red just beyond the harsh glare of the bridge lights The president of the railroad’s special was parked on a raised siding with a view of the entire yards

BELL DANCED WITH MARION between courses

“When are you going to let me teach you that slow Boston Waltz?”

“Not when they’re playing ‘There’ll Be a Hot Tiht”’

As Preston Whiteandered over to cut in, a sharp glance froed his mind and he returned to the floor with Mrs Comden

Dessert was Baked Alaska, a cake-and-ice-creaue Guests who had never been east of the Mississippi swore it was the equal of any served in New York City’s famous Delmonico’s Restaurant

New York City reminded Lillian Hennessy of Archie Abbott

“That’s quite a s her thoughts

“I was anticipating your speech,” she snapped

Bell overheard and gave her a private grin

Lillian noticed that Isaac had been unusually quiet and serious despite the company of his beautiful fiancee Nearly as quiet as the anxious-looking Franklin Mowery Soive the poor old man a pat on his hand He nodded distractedly Then Preston Whiteway tapped a spoon on a glass and the double row of plu table turned in anticipation

“Gentlemen And ladies”-the newspaper publisher bowed to Ean, the only wo the great builders of the Southern Pacific Railroad As they forge ever onward toward their final goal, let theo with them and let us hope that our fervent adreat, and we are honored to be in the presence of the boldest builders in the West”

Shouts of “Hear! Hear!” echoed to the rafters The Californians rose as one, clapping loudly Osgood Hennessy nodded his thanks

“Just as we applaud these men who build with their hands and their hearts, so do we entreat another reat nation with his leadership and wisdoood friend Senator Charles Kincaid, wholadden the heart of every man and woman in this room Senator Kincaid”

Kincaid rose, s applause He hooked his thuazed at the ad faces He turned and sood Hennessy in the face Then he turned his attention to the elk and grizzly bear heads jutting fro walls