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The nights began to be cold, and many of the hands began to regret the fact that they had not bought better coats in Ogallala when they had the opportunity. He loped off without another word. Did you never have any shoes? he asked once. Either way I'd be dead.

I never knew Call was prone to ladies, she added. You'll find plenty. The way Call had stood there silently, not even asking a question or making an offer, just waiting for her to come down on the price, struck her as arrogant. Dish himself had napped from time to time, the day being hot and the horse herd placid.