Chapter 6
Sowing Wild OatsThe results from driving cattle north were a surprise to every
one. My employers were delighted with their experiment, the general
expense of handling the herd not exceeding fifty cents a head. The
enterprise had netted over fifty-two thousand dollars, the saddle
horses had returned in good condition, while due credit was given
me in the general management. From my sale accounts I made out a
statement, and once my expenses were approved it was an easy matter
to apportion each owner his just dues in the season's drive. This
over I was free to go my way. The only incident of moment in the
final settlement was the waggish contention of one of the owners,
who expressed amazement that I ever remitted any funds or returned,
roguishly admitting that no one ex
