Gabby Pete would be up and busy at his early morning tasks, and
the oil drillers housed in the bunkhouse also would be stirring about.
Therefore, after barring the door, a precaution Bob also had taken in
the room shared with his father, he turned in without awaking Jack.
Worn out by their trip of the day before with its attack and the
excitement of the night, all slept soundly, and Gabby Pete did not get
them up. It was almost 10 o'clock when Jack awoke. He called the
others, and soon all were dressed and ready for what the day would
bring forth.
Jack was the first dressed. He found Gabby Pete in the kitchen,
peeling potatoes, and asked if they could have breakfast.
"Sure thing," said Gabby Pete. "Have it fur you right away. Nice fresh
aigs an' ham an' coffee. How's that?"
"Fine. Have you seen Mr. Rollins this morning?"
"Yeah. Give him breakfast early. He lef word he hadda go over to
Number Two well where they're still drillin' an' hain't struck oil
yet, but said as how he'd be back later today. He tuk them two
drillers from the bunkhouse with him."
"Did you know Remedios sneaked up last night and took his flivver
again, right from under our noses?" Jack inquired.
"No, that so?" Gabby Pete dropped his paring knife and potatoes in
surprise.
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