appreciate the Mexican habit of saying "mananna" which means
"to-morrow," for the Mexicans have a lazy habit of putting off until
to-morrow whatever they have to do to-day. "We want to go to-day,
right away, at once, now!"

"Ah, the señors are Americanos-- always in a hurry," answered the
agent, but in no unfriendly manner. "Very well, I will see if Hop Sing
has his stage here."

"Hop Sing?" questioned Ned.

"Yes, señor, he is a Chinaman. You will find him a very slow and
careful driver."

"Slow? I guess everything's slow down here," said Ned in a low voice.

The agent came leisurely from his office, walked to the end of the
platform, and, pointing toward a low shed, remarked:

"That is where the stage is kept. I will call, and see if Hop Sing is
there."

Then he called, but in such a low tone, as if he was afraid he might
strain his voice, that it did not seem as if he could be heard ten
feet away. Jerry stood it as long as he could and then said:

"I guess Hop Sing must be taking his noon nap. I'll go over and wake
him up."

"Ah, the señor is in a hurry," and the Mexican agent smiled as though