She looked very forlorn, like a little child just robbed and deceived, with the shock of its first great disillusionment still fresh in its eyes.
Runnion addressed the other conspirators loudly.
"Well, boys, there are three good claims open for relocation.

I'm sorry I can't stake one of them." "They won't lie open long," said one of the undesirable citizens, starting to turn down-stream while his two companions made for the opposite direction.

But Burrell stopped them.
"Too late, boys.

Your little game went wrong.

Now! Now! Don't get excited.