I knew when I went to the desert that anyone who plays around with cactus is liable to get stuck,

but I didn't remember that another way of saying death is going west.

This is another in the adventures of America's fabulous freelance insurance investigator Johnny Dollar.

At insurance investigation, Johnny Dollar is only an expert.

At making out his expense account, he's an absolute genius.

Thank you. Expense accounts submitted by special investigator Johnny Dollar to Old Caledonia Insurance Company, Hartford, Connecticut.

Attention, Oscar M. Wheaton, Chief Investment Council.

The following is an accounting of my expenditures

during my investigation of suspected skull-duggery

in the Skull Canyon Mine.

Or, Mr. Bones, who was that lady I seen you with last night?

Or messing with a mule train is one good way to kick off.

Expense account, Adam 1.

25 cents.

Tip to busboy who brought telephone to my table at the Blue Daniel restaurant,

Robertson Boulevard, Los Angeles,

where I happened to be working on a case.

Your call came right after the liver dumpling soup,

taking me out of the soup plate and putting me in the soup.

Now, this is the story, Dahlor.

You make notes and don't interrupt.

Two years ago, this company made an investment in a bona fide working gold mine,

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