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
Rance received this information in silence and went on with his shuffling of the cards; presently, unconcernedly, he remarked: "Ramerrez—Oh, that's the polite road agent who has been visiting the other camps?"
From The Girl of the Golden West by Belasco, David
Slowly the road agent parted the curtains and came forward in an attitude of dejection.
From The Girl of the Golden West by Belasco, David
"Fine as silk," vouched Sonora, adding in the next breath: "But, say, Mr. Ashby, how long you been chasm' up this road agent?"
From The Girl of the Golden West by Belasco, David
In this manner, at least, the phantom road agent had furthered the ends of justice.
From The Killer by White, Stewart Edward
