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She was never known to attend so much as a point-to-point, but when a colt wasn't furnishing a-right, or a horse entered for a big event was not coming on as he should, it was Ma who was sent for and Ma who took the matter in hand. "I've nothing against horses and racing," she would say. "God meant 'em to race and jump, I reck'n. But I don't think he meant us to bet and beer over 'em."
"Not yet adzactly. I've got a score to settle wi' the skunk. The man who'd plot that way agin another, hain't ought to live. You may let him off, Hick Holt, but I won't; nor wud you eyther, I reck'n, if you knew " "Knew what!" interrupted the squatter. "What he intended for your daughter." "He air my daughter's husband," rejoined Holt, in a tone that betokened a mixture of bitterness and shame.
It was heartrending work; and all the more so in that, though his incrimination seemed as far off as ever, there was still the same positiveness as to the culprit's identity. Long Kirby, indeed, greatly daring, went so far on one occasion as to say to the little man: "And d'yo' reck'n the Killer is a sheep-dog, M'Adam?" "I do," the little man replied with conviction.
Blob, leaning out of the dormer, chewing an apple, watched him with spiteful amusement. "Say, Maaster Sir," he cried, as he spat and slobbered, "reck'n they'll catch you." "Shall I unbolt the door, sir?" shouted Piper. "You do, by God!" roared the wrathful Parson. "They're on our heels, fool!" "How'll you manage then, sir?" "Leave that to me, and stick to your shooting!"
And they'll just fairly swarm over you, and have a noble good time." "Yes, DEY will, I reck'n, Mars Tom, but what kine er time is JIM havin'? Blest if I kin see de pint. But I'll do it ef I got to. I reck'n I better keep de animals satisfied, en not have no trouble in de house."
"He's not come to Kenmuir yet, nor he'll not so long as Th' Owd Un's loose, I reck'n." "Loose or tied, for the matter o' that," the little man rejoined, "Kenmuir'll escape." He made the statement dogmatically, snapping his lips. The Master frowned. "Why that?" he asked. "Ha' ye no heard what they're sayin'?" the little man inquired with raised eyebrows. "Nay; what?"
He started with a Springfield, then went to his six-shooter, an' wound up with a knife before he went down with a bullet through his heart an' at least a dozen Injuns piled all 'round him. Suicide, I reck'n it was. He knowed he was right, but he also knowed he'd disobeyed orders, an' he just kept pilin' right in till he got his. "Reno done th' only thing he could do.
"News of her? Quick! tell me! has aught happened to her?" "The worst that kud happen, I reck'n she's dead." I started as if a shot had passed through my heart. Its convulsive throbbing stifled my speech. I could not get breath to utter a word; but stood gazing at my companion in silent agony. "Arter all," continued he, in a tone of grave resignation, "I don't know if it air the worst.
He's got sharp eyes, an' I reck'n he'll be mighty pertickler. If there's anything that ain't jest right he'll see it quicker'n litenin'. Ye know we hain't had any inspections yet, an' the Cap'n wants us to be the boss company. So ye've got to scratch around lively in the mornin'."
If that Yankee or Chunk ever come within our reach again the nigger stole my horse and brought the Yank here too in time to prevent the wedding, I believe." "Reck'n he did, Leftenant." "Well, he and his master may be within our reach again. We had better not be seen much together. I will reward you well for any real service," and he strode away in strong perturbation.
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