"In fact, I try to confine my combats to those of wits." She nodded.
"Of course," said she; and continued, "this is the second time he has acted disgracefully to you when I've been by.

The first occasion was at Perro Creek ford.

I could have sunk into the earth for shame of him when he knew no better than to fling you money after you had filled his radiator; it was pure insolence, to begin with, to ask you to do it when he should have attended to the matter himself.

I admired your conduct and self-control under the circumstances, Mr.Bryant." And addressing Dave, she asked, "Will you drink another glass of buttermilk if I pour it ?" Dave could and did, an example Lee followed.

The subject of Menocal was dismissed, and the man and the girl fell into a conversation of general matters.