Asbury's most noticeable points was his ability to "catch on" to a situation like the present.

He saw the look given by the visitor, and translated it as meaning that he wished to make some communication to the other.
"Sterry," said the captain in his most rasping manner, "this is the fellow you were so tender on last night, and I suppose he will reciprocate when he gets a chance to draw a bead on you.

I will leave to you the happiness of escorting him through the door, for the pleasure would quite overwhelm me." "I am willing to act the gentleman at any time," replied Sterry, quickly seizing the opportunity of bringing himself near enough to hear what Vesey said without any one else noting it.

As he was passing out the rustler remarked, in a quick undertone: "I did my best, old fellow, but it won't work; they suspect something, and wouldn't let me go near the stable after dark.

Sorry, but it's no use." "But I thank you all the same," guardedly responded Sterry..