Though it would be nice to have it all in the family, eh ?" Ross was silent for a few turbulent moments, revolving this far from pleasing information.
"What'd I do it for ?" continued the unasked benefactor.

"What do you _think_ I did it for?
So that brave, sweet little girl down here could have her heart's desire.

She's established her business--she's proved her point--she's won the town--most of it; and there's nothing on earth to make her unhappy now but your pigheadedness! Young man, I tell you you're a plumb fool!" One cannot throw one's host out of his own swift-flying car; nor is it wise to jump out one's self.
"Nothing on earth between you but your cussed pride!" Mr.Thaddler remorselessly went on.

"This ranch is honestly yours--by a square deal.
Your Jopalez business was worth the money--you ran it honestly and extended the trade.

You'd have made a heap by it if you could have unbent a little.