It 'll be Farnham's last chance ter put us out o' the way, an' he 's likely ter take it.

I 'll bet Stutter won't go, leastwise without the gal; he 's natural bull-headed, besides bein' in love.

Thet makes an ornery combination." Within the cabin, the door closed behind him, the single small window shedding a dim light across the apartment, Winston turned, his hand still upon the latch, and confronted Beth Norvell and Mercedes.

Their presence there was so unexpected that the young man paused in sudden embarrassment, ready words failing him.

The two were seated close together on rude stools beneath the window, where they had evidently been in intimate conversation.