The Last LegJimmy took stock of the Colored car—worn floors, cushionless seats, unpainted walls, a broken latch on the door to the platform, and a missing door between the cars. The bathroom was nothing short of disgusting. Yup, the most comfortable car I’ve been in yet!
The man next to him looked up from his newspaper and extended his hand. “How are you, young man? My name is O. W. Gurley.”
Jimmy shook the man’s hand. “Mr. Gurley. My name is Jimmy Montgomery. Anything interesting in the news?”
“Every business story has the potential for profit if you stay alert to possibilities. Is this your first visit to Oklahoma?”
“Yes, I’m coming to meet my mother for the first time.”
“This must be some story because you’re the biggest damn baby I’ve ever seen!”
The train hit a rough spot and th
