He and Wright have tried to fire me many a time." "Thet so ?" he said curiously.

"What for ?" "Too many silver trimmings on me, Jim.

And I pack my gun low down." "Wal, them two don't go much together out here," replied Hoden.

"But I ain't seen thet anyone has shot off the trimmin's." "Maybe it'll commence, Jim, as soon as I stop buying drinks.

Talking about work--who'd you say Snell worked for ?" "I didn't say." "Well, say so now, can't you?
Jim, you're powerful peevish to-day.