The swamper stood up with his own eyes full, but his voice was firm. |
The old swamper shifted his broom and held it between his elbow and his side while he held out his hand for the can. |
He looked about him as if he expected the swamper to materialize out of thin air. |
Because they could pull two wagons and a water tender if needed with a two-man crew, a teamster and a swamper, they cut desert freighting labor costs by half. |
After a few minutes, the swamper thrust the pan back into its hiding place. |
Penny and Louise thanked the swamper and paid him for use of the boat. |