I merely have an advantage; drillers tell me more than they'd tell a man."
"Flowing Gold"
Rex Beach
If this well blew in big, as it seemed bound to do, it would be a personal triumph, for not many cub drillers could boast of bringing in a gusher the first time.
"Flowing Gold"
Rex Beach
Mr. Wagg explained to the warden, after a time, that the dynamite could be planted more safely and to better advantage when the drillers were off the job.
"When Egypt Went Broke"
Holman Day