He had been elected the fall before.

I wanted to see him about a cattle deal.

He was talking with Henderson L.Burns when I went in.
"I don't see how I can go," said he.

"I've got to watch the county's money.

If there was a safe in this county-seat any stronger than a cheese box, I'd lock it up and go; but I guess my bondsmen are sitting up nights worrying about their responsibility now.