Sometimes I think till I'm weary." "Then you can read--you have books ?" "Oh yes, I can read, and write, too, pretty well.

Oldring is educated.
He taught me, and years ago an old rustler lived with us, and he had been something different once.

He was always teaching me." "So Oldring takes long trips," mused Venters.

"Do you know where he goes ?" "No.

Every year he drives cattle north of Sterling--then does not return for months.