Lively squabbles they was, too.

Each of us expressin' our opinion of t'other and not holdin' back anything to speak of.

I don't know how he felt when we quit, but I know I respected him--for his out and open cussedness and grit, if nothin' else.

And I think he felt the same way about me.

But he's smart--consarn him, he is! And HE never backs water.
That's why I think you're takin' chances in bein' too friendly with him.
He's layin' low and, if you get off your guard just once he'll grab." I hesitated; then I made up my mind.
"Captain Dean," I said, "his smartness hasn't caught me yet.