Rockgathered from the resemblance that this boy was
Thirys brother. Some of thebuildings were new, however, and Rock could not be sure.
Rock humbly apologized and proceeded to fill another bag with rice. Then I always
see Thiry with Amy, when shecomes to town.
And heres five more, which I want you to put in
your bank, oninterest. Thats about four more than any cowpuncher Iever
met.
Trueman placed a slow heavy hand on the region of
his heart, as if wordswere useless. I will pay with my body that I may saves
mysoul!
Is Gage Preston one of these lone cattlemen? They
were sweet and full and red, and justnow curved into a little questioning smile.
Through inquiry, he located Winters store at the end of the street. Rock mused over
that query, while Clark studied him. Of many like adventures, no doubt, she replied,
her clear grey eyeson him.
Rock,who was kind enough to help me carry things
from the store.
True, its good to see you sittin there, said
Winter, returning toplace a hand on Rocks shoulder. Its slack now, but theres some
trade in beef.
Fact is you look fit, anprosperous, I may say. I
never weigh out small amounts, he returned blandly. He lookedand breathed the very
spirit of the range at its wildest.
What he wanted forhimself, selfishly, was not
commensurable with the need of others in thislife.
Her eyes were large, wide apart, grey in colour. An
it wasnt long until they were known all over the range. Merryvales lean jaw quivered
as the astonishment and concern left hisface. Worse an more of it, True, rejoined
Winter. Look over your books before I hand you one, ordered Rock
fiercely.
That dainty, clever little girl a
waitress!
But, as he watched, it fledand then they seemed
sad. Happy to meet you, Miss Preston, beamed Rock.
Hewas partly drunk, but that was not the striking
thing about him.
He wore a plaincheck suit, rather wrinkled, and a
big grey sombrero that had seenservice.
In rather nervous haste she took up the
severallight packages and moved toward the other counter. Is Gage Preston one of
these lone cattlemen? Shore,Ive been hearin tales of him these many
years.
An, son, you need to be told that Ash is wild when
hes drunk.