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

"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

S'pose you was only a road agent an' I was a saloon keeper.

From The Girl of the Golden West by Belasco, David

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