Fingerless

It was undeniably "Fingerless" Fraser, but how changed, how altered from that radiant flower of indolence they had known!

The Silver Horde Rex Ellingwood Beach 1913

"Fingerless" Fraser, noticing the change in Balt and Emerson when they re - entered the store, questioned them as to what had happened; and in reply to his inquiry, Big George said:

The Silver Horde Rex Ellingwood Beach 1913

"Fingerless" Fraser's voice was louder now, as if for a signal.

The Silver Horde Rex Ellingwood Beach 1913

When she had withdrawn, "Fingerless" Fraser pursed his thin lips into a noiseless whistle, then observed:

The Silver Horde Rex Ellingwood Beach 1913

At one time he begged them to leave him, and both Balt and "Fingerless"

The Silver Horde Rex Ellingwood Beach 1913

For the first time during their acquaintance, "Fingerless" Fraser seemed at a loss for words; but whether for shame or some other motive, his companion was unable to tell.

The Silver Horde Rex Ellingwood Beach 1913

"Fingerless" Fraser radiantly attired, three heavily laden hotel porters groaning at his back, the customary thick-waisted cigar between his teeth.

The Silver Horde Rex Ellingwood Beach 1913

"Fingerless" Fraser slapped himself resoundingly upon the thigh and exploded profanely; Boyd seized the girl's hands in his and wrung them.

The Silver Horde Rex Ellingwood Beach 1913

"Fingerless" Fraser broke trail, but to Boyd Emerson, who drove, he seemed to be a sort of dancing doll, bobbing and swaying grotesquely, as if suspended by invisible wires.

The Silver Horde Rex Ellingwood Beach 1913

Quoth "Fingerless" Fraser: "It has certainly lifted a load off my mind to put this deal through."

The Silver Horde Rex Ellingwood Beach 1913