"I only hope they really like the show." "They do, or they would soon let you know," answered Belle.

"A cowboy isn't so polite as to make believe he likes a thing when he doesn't." The evening crowd was even larger than that which had gathered in the afternoon, and the seating capacity of the dining-room and the veranda near the windows was taxed to its utmost.

The boys and girls started in to give exactly the same show as during the afternoon, and the first part went off very well.

The Indian basket was again brought into play, and once more a shower of silver was poured into it.
"Mrs.Chambers will be more than delighted," said Belle.
"How much money do you think we will have for her ?" asked Jessie.
"Oh, ticket money and extra contributions, at least two hundred dollars.
It will be a splendid aid to the old lady." During the first part of the evening's entertainment, Dave had been much surprised to note the entrance of Hank Snogger, accompanied by two other cowboys from the Merwell ranch.

Snogger looked a bit sheepish, as if realizing that he was out of his element.