We'll see if we can't get a straight answer from this fellow.

Hurry up." The workman turned to obey.

But, to his surprise, his path was blocked by Jed, who quietly stepped in front of him.
"I guess likely, if you wasn't foolin', you'd better take back what you called me," said Jed.
They looked at each other.

The workman was tall and strong, but Jed, now that he was standing erect, was a little taller.

His hands, which hung at his sides, were big and his arms long.