"He is my brother's friend.
But I--I despise him!" Ferguson grinned broadly.

"Well, now," he said, unable to keep his pleasure over her evident dislike of the Two Diamond man from showing in his eyes and voice, "that's cert'nly too bad.

An' to think he's wastin' his time--ridin' over here." She gazed at him with steady, unwavering eyes.

He could still remember the challenge in them.

"Be careful that you don't waste your time!" was her answer.
"I reckon I won't," was his reply, as he climbed into the saddle.