The End of the Run

Giles Stafford, a brakeman, sees Portland Pete, a hobo, climb into the baggage car, and begin counting a big roll of bills. When Giles asks him if he is trying to beat his fare, Pete retorts... Read allGiles Stafford, a brakeman, sees Portland Pete, a hobo, climb into the baggage car, and begin counting a big roll of bills. When Giles asks him if he is trying to beat his fare, Pete retorts that the money he is counting is counterfeit and that he is circulating it for a gang in ... Read allGiles Stafford, a brakeman, sees Portland Pete, a hobo, climb into the baggage car, and begin counting a big roll of bills. When Giles asks him if he is trying to beat his fare, Pete retorts that the money he is counting is counterfeit and that he is circulating it for a gang in the East. Giles says that he will try to get rid of some of it for him, as he believes he ... Read all