"I can pay $80," Mr. Grainger answered Finney.  "$30 now and I'll wire ahead to my brother and he'll pay the other fifty when you get there."

Then looked to Sergio.  "It's some new and sophisticated mining equipment.  It's heavy.  And expensive." At least Billy, Sergio, Taylor, & Mistihkoman seemed plenty sturdy enough to muscle the crate around if and when they needed to.  Finney didn't look like he'd spent much time lifting heavy items.  But Grainger's offer extended to him as well.

"There's a train that goes to Odessa from here. I can cover your tickets of course. So really, I just need you to get it from the train station down to Coalriver and get it to my brother," he explained.