When the door creak I say maybe he come back." "One of the La Rosita gang likely.

Don't fight them, Jose.

Let them poke around inside if they want to; they won't find anything but rock.
There is no better way to fool that bunch than let them investigate to their heart's content.

Got a bite there for me ?" "_Si, senor_, aplenty." "All right then; I'm hungry and have a bit of work ahead.

Put it on the table here, and sit down yourself, Jose." The Mexican did as ordered, glancing across at the other between each mouthful of food, as though not exactly at ease.