Bland came up with an eager, apologetic air and stood beside him.

He was like a dog that waits to be sure of his mastery mood before he makes any wild demonstrations of joy at the end of a forced separation.
"I been overhauling the motor, bo, and I got her all tuned up and in fine shape for you.

She's ready to take the long trail any old time.
I flew her for a couple of days, bo; took up passengers fast as they could climb in and out.

I knew you said you was about broke, so I went ahead and took in some coin.

I'll say I did.