He was not so far gone that he could not recognize its contents, which he refused, and weakly asked for water.

When that was given him he found his voice.
"Yes, I'm Duane.

I've only overdone myself--just all in.

The wounds I got at Bland's are healing.

Will you take this girl in--hide her awhile till the excitement's over among the outlaws ?" "I shore will," replied the Texan.
"Thanks.