Zoroasters fear and amazement helped to put him at
Janeys mercy. Shore do, replied the young man, grinning. His hoofs rang on the hard
trail up thebench.
When Janey went out to do her shopping, she
certainly wished she had wornher coat. I wouldnt if it were a lie, Dad, but this is
true.
Here Phillip came to the rescue, as Janey
remembered he had always donein New York. Arumbling cough issued from his broad
breast. Removing coat andhat she sat down to rest and take stock of things. You
should have allthe wood cut and stowed before Indian-summer comes. Tay-Tay, hes gone
to the post an I wish you wouldnt. Last year a girl from the East asked him to
dance, an he run right outof the hall. He was dumbfounded,and plainly fought to keep
from running. Endicott sauntered over to Janey and gazed disapprovingly down
uponher.
Last year a girl from the East asked him to dance,
an he run right outof the hall.
You Cant never tellabout this here cattle
business.
I dont care on my own account, said Abe,
dubiously.
Then he wont be right back an Rayll have to find
him.
Awkwardly he thrust a pair of gloves at
her.
Aint you the Endicott girl were expectin? Janeys
mirth was not one whit lessened by the sight of her fathersface.
I wish to heaven I didnt have to confess it. When I
think of the men youve made idiots! Hurriedly sheathing his guns, andpicking up his
sombrero he recovered the two valises. Upon awakening this morning, she was
surprised at anabsence of her usual languor.
S-s-s-soak him fer me, stuttered Tay-Tay, in
delight. Awkwardly he thrust a pair of gloves at her. The boys call me that after
the Mohave Desert whichaint got no beginnin or end. When gloomlay thick upon her
soul she was carried ahead by that duty. Janey stood fascinated by Tay-Tays struggle
with words. She beamed upon Janey and bade her makeherself to home. He was
overdressed, like a motion-picture cowboy, andhe had a swarthy, dark face.