The price is sure to rise later.

It is merely a juggling operation among the speculators and is not justified by the condition of the stock, or of the market.
In a couple of weeks the price should be normal again." "And in a couple uh weeks this bunch would bring the lowest figure they name," Billy asserted firmly.

"Beef shrinks on the hoof like thunder when it's held up and close-herded on poor range.

What yuh better do, Dilly, is let me work this herd and ship just the top-notchers--they're _all_ prime beef," he added regretfully, glancing through the fence at the milling herd.

"I can cut out ten of twelve cars that'll bring top price, and throw the rest back on the range till we gather again.