He determined each time to take it although it involved riding the same trail over and over again, which made him shudder to think of.

But it was three times the pay of a cowboy and a single month of it would enable him to make his trip to the East.
After his luncheon he turned in at the office and sullenly accepted the job.

"You're just the man we need," said the manager.

"We've had two or three hold-ups here, but with you on the seat I shall feel entirely at ease.

Marshal Haney has recommended you--and I know your record as a daring man.