The only real gambler outside of greasers we ever had here was Bill, an' I presume Bill is burnin' now." The approaching outlaws, hearing voices, halted a rod or so from the porch.

Then Mrs.Bland uttered an exclamation, ostensibly meant to express surprise, and hurried out to meet them.

She greeted her husband warmly and gave welcome to the other man.

Duane could not see well enough in the shadow to recognize Bland's companion, but he believed it was Alloway.
"Dog-tired we are and starved," said Bland, heavily.

"Who's here with you ?" "That's Euchre on the porch.