'Twas weak of me, maybe, but you want to remember this had come on me sudden.

And last night--the very second night, mind you--he went out somewhere, perhaps we can guess where, bought liquor with the money I gave him, got drunk, and then insulted one of the best women in this town.

Yes, sir! I say it right here, one of the best, pluckiest little women anywhere, although she and I ain't always agreed on certain matters.

I DID tell him to clear out, and I DID knock him down.

Yes, and by the big dipper, I'd do it again under the same circumstances! "As for the property," he added fiercely, "why, darn the property, I say! It ain't wuth much, anyhow, and, if 'twas anybody's else, he should have it and welcome.