Emerson Goes Cowboy

Emerson Francis Whitman, whose parents were great admirers of philosophy–and philosophers–has the distinction of being the technical representative of Primary Pulse Energy Systems of Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. As a tech rep, Emerson, accompanied by his spouse and sidekick of many years, travels to trade shows to assist distributors of the company's product line to learn the equipment and to sell more of the same.

Unfortunately he also displays a propensity for becoming entangled in sticky situations through absolutely no fault of his own.

Dispatched to an outdoor equipment show in the ranch country of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Emerson inadvertently embarrasses an egotistical ranch hand of questionable skills and even more questionable character. He awakes from the encounter to find himself stretched out on the venerable mahogany bar of the vaunted Long Drink Saloon & Dining Emporium.

Things proceed rapidly downhill. He will need a concerted application of both intelligence and troubleshooting skills to survive this ride.