But Blome can't kill Steele." "How is that?
Why can't he?
You said this Blome was a killer of men.

You spoke of notches on his gun.

I've heard my father and my cousin, too, speak of Blome's record.

He must be a terrible ruffian.

If his intent is evil, why will he fail in it ?" "Because, Miss Sampson, when it comes to the last word, Steele will be on the lookout and Blome won't be quick enough on the draw to kill him.
That's all." "Quick enough on the draw?
I understand, but I want to know more." "I doubt if there's a man on the frontier to-day quick enough to kill Steele in an even break.