The project was all but done. The building crew had done a hell of a job and the two story, U shaped boarding house had come together pretty fast once the framing was done and all the hands pitched in. Stu stood back from it on the path, admiring it for a spell. 12 rooms plus a common room for parties and Janie's clases and such. Seemed a long time
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"Oy, when'd tha' get 'ere?" He gestured up at the new structure.
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"Been comin' on for a few months, but she just got done today, hoss."
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"Aye, looks right sturdy, it does. How long, 'xactly, did it take?"
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"Good afternoon," he said, politely bowing his head in the direction of the man.
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"Howdy," he drawled, seein' no reason to get all bristled. Not for the time bein' anyhows. "Nice day for it."
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"Yep, 'cept not all on my own. We got the buildin' crew around, so there were lotsa hands. I'm Stu Redman, from Arnette, Texas," he said, offering his hand. It was big, rough from working, and his grip was firm. "You a new fella 'round here?"
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