But I had to do it." Duane asked if the shot had attracted any attention outside.
"I didn't see anybody but the greasers, an' I sure looked sharp.

Comin' back I cut across through the cottonwoods past Bland's cabin.

I meant to keep out of sight, but somehow I had an idee I might find out if Bland was awake yet.

Sure enough I run plumb into Beppo, the boy who tends Bland's hosses.

Beppo likes me.