"I knew you was that kind.

It ain't hard," he went on smoothly, "to tell a lady when you see one.

I can tell you this much to start with.

I'm lookin' for a quiet town where I can settle down permanent.

And as far as I can see, Brownsville looks sort of quiet to me." So saying, he disposed of the rest of his food by an act akin to legerdemain, and then fastened a keen eye upon the lady.