The Dryline. Jack Grubbs
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Don gave the letter back to Elam, and said, “It sounds good, but how close in time does that put us to owning the patent?”
Elam replied, “I asked and he said if no one contests the letter then we would have it registered within six weeks.”
“Six weeks. Shit, this is going on forever.”
“Don’t knock it. We’re almost there. Besides, this letter is on file and it gives us a specific date of submission. No one can steal it from us now.”
The letter meant very little to Tom. “Elam, I’ve been through the patent routine several times. The letter you received is from Barrister, not the patent and copyright office. What you’ve got might be good information and, then again, it might not mean anything at all.”
Don tightened. He started to respond but a knock on the door interrupted the discussion. In walked James, the next-door neighbor. Next door in these parts of the country was three football fields away. “Hey, what kind of host are you? Everybody’s getting revved up and you’re in here blowing smoke at each other.” He shook hands with Don and introduced himself to Elam.
“Damn. You’re right. Let’s go party. I think we’ve solved the problems of the world.”
The three men got up and followed James toward the caboose platform.
“Damn, I almost forgot.” Don tapped Elam on the head.
Elam, halfway down the metal steps of the caboose, looked up at Don. “Forgot what?”
“Another company called and would like to talk to us. Caprock Industries is the name. Out of Lubbock.”
“Never heard of them. Probably some small company that can’t compete with the big ones. Forget ‘em.”
Elam stepped onto the gravel bedding and sauntered off toward his car. “Sorry I can’t stay, but I’ve got to get ready for my date tonight and I’ve got more ‘n a hundred miles to drive.”
Don added, “Yeah, and I saw The March of the Penguins where they walk seventy miles across the Antarctic just to get laid. Still got those hormones.”
They shared a hearty laugh. Then Elam turned back to the group, his smile turning serious. “I want both of you to meet her. She’s a beautiful woman. She’s special.” His boyish smile returned. He took a couple of backward steps and then turned around again.
Both Tom and Don were surprised by Elam’s statement. Elam’s newly found maturity rendered them speechless.
Finally, Tom yelled, “Watch out for the weather tonight. It’s going to get rough.”
His back to them, Elam waved his arm in salute. Farewell.
Tom, Don, and James headed back to the party.
As they walked along the parched grass, Tom commented, “Don, that small company. Caprock. You ought to call them back.”
“I already have.”
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