So, I'm leaving on the night train." "Son! I--I'm darned if I don't believe we'll make a go of this business," Tom Parker declared.
With a little cry Barbara flung herself into his arms.
* * * * * The publicity Calvin Gray received from his exploit at Ranger could be nothing except agreeable to one of his temperament.

Gratefully he basked in his notoriety, meanwhile continuing assiduously to cultivate the moneyed men of Dallas.

His sudden leap into prominence aroused curiosity among the wives and families of the latter, and he became the recipient of some social attentions.

He accepted every invitation, and so well did he carry himself in company, so ornamental and engaging was he as a dinner guest, that he was soon in great demand.

He possessed accomplishments, too, that increased the respect of his masculine acquaintances.