If Sibyl was on the road, he would have passed her.

I'll throw the saddle on Max, and we'll run over there and see what he knows.
But first, you've got to have a bite to eat." The young man protested but the Ranger said firmly, "You can eat while I saddle; come.

I wish Mary was home," he added, as he set out some cold meat and bread.

"She is in Los Angeles with her sister.

I'll call you when I'm ready." He spoke the last word from the door as he went out.
The artist tried to eat; but with little success.