The conference at Los Muertos would be an admirable excuse for this, and upon the spot he resolved to go over to the Derrick ranch house, after all.
As he passed the Trees' cottage, he observed with satisfaction that Hilma was going to and fro in the front room.

If he busted the buckskin in the yard before the stable she could not help but see.

Annixter found the stableman in the back of the barn greasing the axles of the buggy, and ordered him to put the saddle on the buckskin.
"Why, I don't think she's here, sir," answered the stableman, glancing into the stalls.

"No, I remember now.

Delaney took her out just after dinner.