If I thought we'd git caught out--" Johnny threw away his cigarette stub and straightened his shoulders.
"Well, we're going to try it," he stated definitely.

"You needn't think I'm anxious to get caught out in that damned desert--I know what it's like, a heap better than you do, Bland.

There's ways to commit suicide that's quicker and easier than running around in circles on the desert without water.

I aim to play safe.

You go down town and buy an extra water bag and some grub.