But she lets thet half-witted Creech go with her." "No, boss, you're wrong," put in Holley, earnestly.

"I know the girl.
She has no use fer Joel.

But he jest runs after her." "An' he's harmless," added Farlane.
"We ain't agreed," rejoined Bostil, quickly.

"What do you say, Holley ?" The old rider looked thoughtful and did not speak for long.
"Wal, Yes an' no," he answered, finally.

"I reckon Lucy could make a man out of Joel.