Jed bore the scrutiny calmly; in fact he didn't seem to be aware of it.

The captain gave it up.
"All right," he said.

"No use tryin' to pump you, I know that.
When you make up your mind to keep your mouth shut a feller couldn't open it with a cold chisel.

I presume likely you'll tell in your own good time.

Now if you'll scratch around and find those checks and things you want me to deposit for you I'll take 'em and be goin'.