I had all the splendid solitude my system needs, this last summer.

You like it; you're a kind of a lone rider anyway.

You never did mix well.

You go back and honor Don Andres with your presence--and he is honored.

If the old devil only knew it! Maybe, later on--So you like your new horse, huh?
What you going to call him ?" Dade grinned a little.