Just common prudence--that's all.

You see, I needed a little money.

As I was tellin' you, I got right smart of property, but no cash just now; nor any comin' till steer-sellin' time.
So I come down to Tucson on the rustle.

Five banks in Tucson; four of 'em, countin' yours, turned me down cold." "If you had got Bergman to sign with you--" Marsh began.
"Tell that to the submarines," said Pete.

"Good irrigated land is better than any man's name on a note; and I don't care who that man is.