Well, yes, for a time we corresponded," said the other. "But
after a year or two we lost track of each other. You see, the
West is a pretty big proposition, and I kept hustling around
over it pretty lively. But I know Jimmy will meet me here if
he's alive, for he always was the truest, stanchest old chap in
the world. He'll never forget. I came a thousand miles to
stand in this door to-night, and it's worth it if my old partner
turns up."
The waiting man pulled out a handsome watch, the lids of it
set with small diamonds.