"They've been here, an' gone.

Dale, most likely.

The house looks like a twister had struck it!" Sanderson was inside before Nyland ceased speaking.

He found the lamp, lit it, and looked around the interior, noting the partially destroyed lounge and the other wrecked furniture, strewn around the rooms.

He went out again and met Nyland on the porch.
One look at Sanderson told Nyland what was in the latter's mind, and he said: "He's at the Bar D, most likely.