Chapter 24
Bradley was of a social disposition, and even without the gift of tobacco would have been glad of an addition to their small party. "I'm glad to see you," he said, repeating his welcome. "I wonder I didn't hear you comin'. Have you been long in Californy?" "Well onto a year," said the one who seemed the elder of the two. "How is it with you, stranger?" "I have been here about as long," answered Bradley. "Ben has only just come out." "What luck have you had?" pursued the questioner. "Good and bad. I made quite a pile, and went to 'Frisco and gambled it away like a fool. Now I've come back for another trial." '"What might your name be?" "Bradley-Jake Bradley. It isn't much of a name, but it'll do for me. The boy is Ben Stanton**** from the East." "My name is Bill Mosely," said the
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