"I suppose you know that Mr.Dudley, the father of my friend, owns half the ranch ?" "I've heerd that." "He didn't intend to buy it, but matters so shaped themselves that he couldn't help doing so.

Before selling it, he sent us to take a look at it and find out whether it is all that was claimed.

We have come to do that, but, at the same time, are eager to have some hunting among the mountains." "You won't have any trouble about that.

As I was saying, we're close to the mountains, and when you're ready I'll go with you, and promise that you'll have something to talk about as long as you live." The eyes of the boys sparkled as they looked across at each other, and Jack said: "Nothing could delight us more.

We need a veteran like yourself, and are happy to know you can serve us." "How many months can you stay in Wyoming ?" "How many months ?" laughed Jack.