driving the packed burros before them. Things which he never had
set down in his diary--things which he did not tell to any one
save his few friends.

But it was not always mud and rain and snow, as Cash's meager
chronicle betrays.

May 6.

Up at sunrise. Monte & Pete gone leaving no tracks. Bud found
them 3 miles South near Indian village. Bud cut his hair, did a
good job. Prospector dropped into camp with fist full of good
looking quartz. Stock very thirsty all day. Very hot Tied Monte &
Pete up for night.

May 8.

Up 5:30. Fine, but hot. Left 7:30. Pete walked over a
sidewinder & Bud shot him ten ft. in air. Also prior killed
another beside road. Feed as usual, desert weeds. Pulled grain
growing side of track and fed plugs. Water from cistern & R.R.
ties for fuel. Put up tent for shade. Flies horrible.

May 9.

Up 4. Left 6. Feed as usual. Killed a sidewinder in a bush with
3 shots of Krag. Made 21 m. today. R.R. ties for fuel Cool breeze
all day.

May 11.