"What's eatin' you?
Know her?
Know Bob?
Know Malcolm ?" "Know them!" said Dade.

"Why, man, they was neighbors of mine in Texas!" Calumet's eyes narrowed.

A pulse of some strong emotion was revealed in his face, but it was instantly subdued.

"That's joyful news--for you.

So you know her?
It's likely she'll be glad to see you." Dade was mystified by his tone.