I ain't been keepin' tab on traces for my health.

I can tell you mining sharps more about the lay of Eldorado Creek in one minute than you could figure out in a month of Sundays.

But never mind, no offence.

You lay over with me till to-morrow, and you can buy a ranch 'longside of mine, sure." "Well, all right.

I can rest up and look over my notes while you're hunting your ancient river-bed." "Didn't I tell you it was a hunch ?" Del reproachfully demanded.
"And haven't I agreed to stop over?
What more do you want ?" "To give you a fruit ranch, that's what! Just to go with me and nose round a bit, that's all." "I do not want any of your impossible fruit ranches.