road agent
Example Sentences
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Paul Manson, the road agent in Wentworth, said he had already been plowing for about six hours Saturday when he encountered Greeson standing in the middle of the road around 8 a.m.
From Washington Times • Mar. 10, 2023
I didn't think when I proposed you for sheriff," he remarked earnestly, "that I was proposing a road agent too.
From The Rider of Golden Bar by White, William Patterson
Don't you take a step further or I'll—" She made a significant gesture towards her bosom, and then, laughing harshly, went on denouncingly: "A road agent!
From The Girl of the Golden West by Belasco, David
"I didn't," denied the road agent, quietly, his countenance reflecting how deeply hurt he was by her words.
From The Girl of the Golden West by Belasco, David
"It is true," began the unfortunate road agent in an even, unemotional voice, "that I love the Girl."
From The Girl of the Golden West by Belasco, David
