Tobe would have shot him on the spot if the Indian hadn't beat him to it by getting the drop on him.

I'll see the Indian agent 'bout that when I go back.

I'll--" "Hippy!" called Tom as he saw Lieutenant Wingate and others of the Overland outfit strolling towards camp.

"Meet Mr.Ainsworth, and his guide, Mr.Skinner.They are here on a business matter, the nature of which I do not know.

We are ready to hear what you have to say, Mr.
Ainsworth." Grace rose and said she would have Mrs.Shafto prepare food for the two men.
"I'm ready to hear the story, Ainsworth," announced Hippy, nodding.
"Are you the party that bought Section Seventy-two, Mr.Wingate ?" asked Ainsworth.
Hippy nodded.
"Without wishin' to be personal, may I ask what you paid for it ?" "You have my permission to ask anything you wish.