Would Steele ever come?
"'Jim, the ole man hed cold feet an' he's give 'em to Jack,' said Bo.
'It ain't nothin' to lose your nerve once.

Didn't I run like a scared jack-rabbit from Steele?
Watch me if he comes to life, as the ole man hinted!' "'About mebbe Steele wasn't in the 'dobe at all.

Aw, thet's a joke! I seen him in bed.

I seen his shadder.

I heard his shots comin' from the room.