The secret of success is to be just a half second ahead of the other man.

It saves blood, too." His hands were quick and sure as the rattlesnake's black, forked tongue.
He seemed not to aim--he appeared to shoot from his fist rather than from the extended weapon, and when he had finished Mose said: "I'm much obliged, Mr.Delmar; I see I didn't know the a b c's--but you try me again in six months." The sheepman smiled.

"You've got the stuff in you, youngster.

If you ever get in a serious place, and I'm in reaching distance, let me know and I'll open a way out for you.

Meanwhile, I can make use of you as you are.