I rode that way to tell you good-by." He looked at Jean with a certain diffidence.

"I kinda wanted to see you before I went clear outa the country, but you weren't at home.
"Johnny Croft's horse was standing outside the house when we rode up.
I guess he must have just got there ahead of us.

Carl got off and went in ahead of me.

Johnny was eating a snack when I went in.

He said something to Carl, and Carl flared up.