After a long and thoughtful silence, Injun Joe said: "Look here, lad--you go back up the river where you belong.

Wait there till you hear from me.

I'll take the chances on dropping into this town just once more, for a look.

We'll do that 'dangerous' job after I've spied around a little and think things look well for it.

Then for Texas! We'll leg it together!" This was satisfactory.