"That was Leviatt--my range boss," he returned.

"We went over to Dry Bottom to get a gunfighter.

We wanted a man who could shoot plum quick.

He'd have to be quick, for Radford's lightnin' with a six.

Leviatt said shootin' at a can would be a good way to find a man who could take Radford's measure--in case it was necessary," he added quickly.
Ferguson's face was a mask of immobility.