But I feel mighty free, now, to sell where I can get the market price." "Twenty-five is the market price," said Warden.

"Just before the round-up there was some nervousness, it is true; and some buyers were offering forty--and they contracted for some at that price.

But that was before we made--" He hesitated, reddened, and then went on quickly, plainly embarrassed, endeavoring to conceal his embarrassment by lighting a cigar.
"It was before the market broke," he went on.

"The market is glutted.
The West raised more cattle this season than ever before.

There is no demand and the price had to tumble.