“It is the same idea as a coon hunt. You are just trying to make your work sound harder than it is.” “Forget coon hunting. I am telling you that where I am going is no place for a shirttail kid.” “That is what they said about coon hunting. Also Fort Smith. Yet here I am.” “The first night out you will be taking on and crying for your mama.” I said, “I have left off crying, and giggling as well. Now make up your mind. I don’t care anything for all this talk. You told me what your price for the job was and I have come up with it. Here is the money. I aim to get Tom Chaney and if you are not game
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