The Call of the Wild Page #2

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Something mighty strange happened today.

- Something mighty strange.

- Yeah?

Sit down

Um standing out in front of the

Palace Hotel, see.

Not doing nothing, because, well, you know,

a fella just out of the can and broke,

just lookin and standing

is about the Limit of your activities.

Yeah

- Well, it was a good Idea, see.

Cause things started happening.

Yeah?

Out of this hotel comes the most beautiful

skirt that you ever put your peepers on.

And following her is a dignified-lookin guy

Id say 46 autumns.

And him and her get in the sled

and they go off, headed for Dawson City.

- Thanks for the society note.

- Yeah, but wait.

I get excited, see, I run into the hotel

and take a look at the ledger.

You know the names

of these two interesting people?

Mr. and Mrs. John Blake of San Francisco!

Old man Blakes son?

hope, in my subtle way

Ive made myself clear.

You have.

Look, if I get the money for an outfit,

how do we split?

Even-steven

Okay. Wait here.

I'll be right back.

Listen, they got a days lead on us.

- IVs only a gamble.

- Thats what I like about it.

- Wheres Marie, Tex?

- Shes through for the night.

Hey, Marie, I got a...

Hello! Howard..

Didnt take you long, did it?

Youre going to hit me?

I havent made up my mind yet.

Wheres my money?

I always admired loyalty,

Im so sentimental.

This is the best way to hit you, sweetheart

Whats the matter with this fella?

Sorry, Jack, but that ones taken

Belongs to a team I sold yesterday.

I'll tell you what. I got a big fella

I'll give you for practically nothing.

Fifty bucks!

Whats the matter with him?

He aint broke yet,

And I dont think hes going to be.

Oh. Tough, huh?

St. Bernard.

Hes all animal, Joel

- Hes on a hunger strike.

- Wont eat anything?

Nothing but your hand or your foot,

or points north.

he looks like he was stolen

from some joint in the States.

I never ask a dog no questions.

Blue ribbons dont mean nothing

to a pooch up here.

Howd you like to see me make this guy eat?

All right by me.

- I aint got nothing to do All winter.

- Get some grub.

Frank, dinner for one!

Unharness Little Boy Blue.

Put him right there.

- Dinner for one

- Okay. Let him out.

- I hope you know what youre doing.

- I hope so too!

All right, let go of him.

All right, pull your dog out!

Dont let your dog get this piece!

He'll eat regular from now on.

I wish I had time to break him.

Hed make a great dog.

- All right, Frank, put him back.

- I'll do it. Here.

Which one of you is Mr. Groggins?

Well, speak up. Is Mr. Groggins here?

My name is Smith.

Are the outfit and provisions ready

that were ordered in my name?

Well, why dont you answer me, Groggins?

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