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I fear he will, Clara said. Certainly, Augustus said. But then life's a matter of give and take. Did he actually pay it? Well, he give me the ten, Lippy said.

The cowboys were so entranced by the sight that they could hardly keep their minds on their business long enough to drive the cattle to a good bed-ground. But he was aware that Gus always got the better of their arguments. He had kept a tight grip on the reins and the horse didn't break free, but Newt had a time calming him enough that he could remount. I guess he thought he got away with it.