It was not Keller's physique, but his brain, and the fearlessness of his spirit, that made him dangerous.
"I guess you're right, Aldous," he said.

"Some day--I'll even up on Quade." "And so shall I, Peter." The engineer stared into the other's eyes.
"You----" Aldous nodded.
"Quade left for Tete Jaune to-night, on a hand-car.

I follow him to-morrow, on the train.

I can't tell you what's up, Peter, but I don't think it will stop this side of death for Quade and Culver Rann--or me.

I mean that quite literally.