There were riders there, among them Farlane, and they all had pleasant greetings for her.
"Farlane, Dad says I'm to take out Sage King," announced Lucy.
"No!" ejaculated Farlane, as he pocketed his pipe.
"Sure.

And I'm to RIDE him.

You know how Dad means that." "Wal, now, I'm doggoned!" added Farlane, looking worried and pleased at once.

"I reckon, Miss Lucy, you--you wouldn't fool me ?" "Why, Farlane!" returned Lucy, reproachfully.

"Did I ever do a single thing around horses that you didn't want me to ?" Farlane rubbed his chin beard somewhat dubiously.