The Young Engineers in Nevada

The story features a humorous exchange between Tom Reade, a young engineer, and a fourteen-year-old boy who is in search of rolling papers for smoking. The boy's persistence and Tom's initial confusion create a light-hearted atmosphere as they navigate their conversation. This interaction highlights themes of youth, curiosity, and the innocence of childhood, set against a backdrop of camaraderie and playful misunderstanding. The dialogue-driven narrative captures the characters' personalities and the dynamics of their relationship.