What are you
plannin' to do?"
"You'll learn by watchin'," grinned Buck, taking the reins of his
horse. "I'm goin' to ask the lady soft an' polite to step up to her
cabin an' pile into some ham an' eggs. If she don't want to I'll rough
her up a little, an' she'll love me for it afterwards!"
"The way she loves a snake!" growled Kilduff.
"By God, Silent," said Haines, his face white with emotion, "if Buck
puts a hand on her I'll--"
"Act like a man an' not like a damn fool boy," said Silent, dropping a
heavy hand on the shoulder of his lieutenant. "He won't hurt her none,
Lee. I'll answer for that. Come on, Buck. Speakin' personal, I wish
that calico was in hell."
Leading his horse, Buck followed Silent towards the girl. She did not
move when they approached. Her eyes still held far down the valley.
The steps of the big outlaw were shorter and shorter as they drew
close to the girl. Finally he stopped and turned to Buck with a
gesture of resignation.
"Look at her! This is what she's been doin' ever since yesterday.
Buck, it's up to you to make good. There she is!"
"All right," said Buck, "it's about time for you amachoors to exit an'
leave the stage clear for the big star.
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