Still, he was a salaried man. Even though Katie, who had been a good wife, was dead, he was not his own master.
The character in "Streets of Laredo" reflects on his life as a salaried man, highlighting the constraints that come with such a position. Despite having lost his wife, Katie, whom he valued, he remains bound by the responsibilities of his job and the expectations placed upon him. This loss has not granted him freedom; instead, he feels trapped in a routine dictated by external forces.
The passage underscores a deep sense...