Chapter
12
"GOODBYE, KAY"THE GUESTS RETIRED early that evening, with the exception of Marvel, who sat alone on the veranda smoking. Blaine and Butts were sitting on the top rail of the corral talking. "I'm gettin' rid of Marvel tomorrow," said Cory.
"What you so asceared of him for?" demanded Butts. "He's harmless."
"He's sweet on Kay White," replied Blaine. "I want her for myself."
"Well, aint you goin' to get her?"
"Yes, but I think she sort of likes the dude; and if he's around he may bust it up after I get it fixed."
"Now that he's goin'," said Butts, "I sure would like to make him dance."
"Nuthin' doin'," said Blaine. "Anything like that would give us a bad reputation."
"I sure would like to take a shot at that dude just the same," said Butts.
"Well, you aint goin' to," said
