Skinny did so and another yell reached their ears.
"That's a dandy.

Yore shore all right, yu old cuss," complimented Hopalong, elated at the success of the experiment.
Skinny fired again and a brown arm flopped out into sight.

Another shot struck it and it jerked as though it were lifeless.
"He's cashed.

See how she jumped?
Like a rope," remarked Skinny with a grin.

The arm lay quiet.
Pete had gained his last cover and was all eyes and Colts.