"When did you get into town?
I have been waiting all day to see you.

Where have you been ?" "Arrived an hour ago," said Cameron shortly, for he did not half like the Superintendent's brusque manner.

"The trail was heavy owing to the rain day before yesterday." "When did you leave the ranch ?" inquired Sergeant Crisp.
"Yesterday morning," said Cameron.

"The colts were green and I couldn't send them along." "Yesterday morning!" exclaimed Sergeant Crisp.

"You needn't apologize for the colts, Cameron." "I wasn't apologizing for anybody or anything.