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It was a severe winter , and the drift was heavy , but I 'm not worrying any about that sore-fingered outfit . Promptly meeting government contracts is our work to-day . My cattle are two weeks behind time , and the beef herds must leave Dodge to-morrow . Help me figure it out : Can you put me on the railroad by noon ? '' he concluded , turning to Joel . `` Easily , or I can carry a message to-night . '' `` There 's your programme , '' said Forrest , interceding .