But it was a smile that caused the cowboy to become on the instant kindly considerate.

Perhaps he remembered one of the Dean's favorite sayings: "Keep your eye on the man who laughs when he's hurt." "Good evening!" said the stranger doubtfully, but with a hint of conscious superiority in his manner.
"Howdy!" returned the cowboy heartily, and in his deep voice was the kindliness that made him so loved by all who knew him.

"Been having some trouble ?" "If I have, it is my own, sir," retorted the other coldly.
"Sure," returned the horseman gently, "and you're welcome to it.

Every man has all he needs of his own, I reckon.

But I didn't mean it that way; I meant your horse." The stranger looked at him questioningly.