Read the excerpt from the notorious, jumping frog of CALAVERAS county. What does the line he would follow that straddling bug to Mexico just about smiley

The line "he would follow that straddling bug to Mexico just about smiley" suggests that Smiley is highly determined and persistent in his actions. He would go to great lengths, such as following a bug all the way to Mexico, to achieve his goals. This line also implies that Smiley is always up for a challenge and finds joy in pursuing unconventional activities.