"Whether I become majordomo or not, I know cattle.

They have a few in Texas, where I came from.

I can qualify in cowology any time.

And," he added loyally, "so can Jack.

You thought he didn't know what he was talking about, when he was looking at that riata; but I'll back him against any man in California when it comes to riding and roping.
"But that needn't make us bad friends, Manuel.