The rancher thought it best to wait till after the round-up before he turned over the foremanship to his son.

This was wise, but Jack did not see it that way.

He showed that his old, intolerant spirit had, if anything, grown during his absence.

Belllounds patiently argued with him, explaining what certainly should have been clear to a young man brought up in Colorado.

The fall round-up was the most important time of the year, and during the strenuous drive the appointed foreman should have absolute control.