Though unsuccessful with Mrs.Dupont, he knew how to deal with such as they.
The stage agent was routed out of bed and came to the door, revolver in hand, startled and angry.
"Who ?" he repeated.

"Major McDonald?
How the hell should I know?
Some officer went out--yes; heavy set man with a mustache.

I did n't pay any attention to him; had government transportation.

There were two other passengers, both men, ranchers, I reckon; none in the station at all.

What's that, Jane ?" A woman's voice spoke from out the darkness behind.
"Was the soldier asking if Major McDonald went East on the coach, Sam ?" "Sure; what do you know about it ?" "Why, I was outside when they started," she explained, "and the man in uniform was n't the Major.