Likewise they refused to sell him grain and hay, which necessitated the hauling of feed from a distance.

But now this accident to the boy might prove a heaven-sent chance to break Menocal's monopoly of influence.
"In case of sickness in the man's family, the doctor shall attend free," he stated.
The woman took thought afresh.
"And if the man's horses are taken sick ?" "Nay, he's not a horse doctor," said Lee, smiling.

And even the woman smiled.
"But there's another matter.

I fear it prevents," the man remarked.
"It is a note for fifty dollars that the bank holds against me.

If I work, Menocal will make trouble about that.