Susie's driving over with the wagon." Alton nodded.

"Now you needn't be touchy, but we've fruit and things at Somasco you haven't got," said he.

"Well, I want you to come round with the wagon." The rancher straightened himself a trifle.

"My place isn't Somasco, but it will be a mean day when I can't feed my friends," said he.
Alton laughed softly.

"I don't care ten cents about your feelings, Jack," he said.