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"I came to see you about that ditch of yours, Chisholm"
"I came to see you about that ditch of yours, Chisholm"
"I came to see you about that ditch of yours, Chisholm"
(American, 1882 - 1945)

"I came to see you about that ditch of yours, Chisholm"

Oil on canvas
1908
24 × 16 in. (61 × 40.6 cm)
SUPP2000.1244
Private collection, Santa Fe, NM
Not on view
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The man with the hatful of cards picked a hand out of his reserves, put the hat on his head and raised Bill a hundred. Bill came back with a raise of two hundred, and as the other covered it he shoved a pistol into his face observing: "I'm calling the hand that is in your hat."
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Plate #31 | Best hasten to cover up your eyes | In case you happen to be scary, | For doubtless it would be unwise | To see the furious Gyro-dary.
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"It is very fitting," said Chandos, "that we should be companions, Nigel, for since you have tied up one of your eyes, we have but a pair between us."
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