Well, I must be leavin'." "One thing, Lassiter.

You'll not tell Jane about Bess?
Please don't!" "I reckon not.

But I wouldn't be afraid to bet that after she'd got over anger at your secrecy--Venters, she'd be furious once in her life!--she'd think more of you.

I don't mind sayin' for myself that I think you're a good deal of a man." In the further ascent Venters halted several times with the intention of saying good-by, yet he changed his mind and kept on climbing till they reached Balancing Rock.

Lassiter examined the huge rock, listened to Venters's idea of its position and suggestion, and curiously placed a strong hand upon it.
"Hold on!" cried Venters.