It had occurred to him that it might be very good policy to make this a trip of unpleasant memories for Bland Halliday.

He would work on that plane with more interest in the job.

The alternative of a ticket and "eating money" to Los Angeles had been altogether too easy, Johnny thought.

There should be certain obstacles placed between Sinkhole and the ticket.
So he placed them there with a thoroughness that lathered the horses, tough as they were.

Johnny Jewel knew his Arizona--let it go at that.
"Say, bo, do we have to ride down in there ?" came a wail from behind when Johnny's horse paused to choose the likeliest place to jump off a three-foot rim of rock that fenced a deep gash.
"Yep--ride or fly.