Here Jake dropped some of the bundles, and Anderson recovered them.

As he straightened up he looked searchingly at the cowboy.

Jake's yellow-gray eyes returned the gaze.
And that exchange showed these two of the same breed and sure of each other.
"Nawthin' come off, boss," he drawled, "but I'm glad you're home." "Did Nash leave the place ?" queried Anderson.
"Twice, at night, an' he was gone long.

I didn't foller him because I seen he didn't take no luggage, an' thet boy has some sporty clothes.

He was sure comin' back." "Any sign of his pard--that Glidden ?" "Nope.