She believed what he said, though five minutes before she had believed exactly the opposite.
In her mind she had accused him of coaxing the Kid.

She had fully intended accusing him of it to his face.
"I don't mean coax, perhaps.

But--" "Listen.

If the Kid has got that notion, I'm more sorry than you can guess.

Of course, I think pictures and I talk pictures; I admit I make them in my sleep.