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He had intended to throw it away as soon as he found himself outside. But from the first he had wanted Mintie's father to know that he knew! Primal again. Pap would not forget to clean his rifle at the first opportunity; and then, without a word on either side, he would realise that the man who wanted his daughter was a true friend.
Smoky Jack opened the door; four or five men came in. At the door opposite appeared Ransom. "What is it?" he asked harshly. "What brings you here at this time o' night?" The leader of the party, a tall 'Piker, answered as curtly "Business." "What business?" "I don't talk business afore wimmenfolks." Mintie's face was white enough now, and her lips were quivering.
Ransom smoked and said nothing. Smoky talked, trying to challenge Mintie's interest and attention, but sensible of failure. Moreover, he had nothing to talk about except bad times and bad luck. Father and daughter listened grimly, well aware that their friend and neighbour was fighting against lack of water, a sterile soil, and a "plastered" ranch. "Why don't you quit?" Ransom asked testily.
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