I had hoped that you might keep an eye on the fellow, and, if necessary, use your authority over him to prevent any such incidents in the future." "I'll see what I can do," answered Phil, thinking how the Dean would enjoy the joke.

"But, look here; Kitty was with you when you got to the ranch.

What became of Patches?
Run, did he, when you appeared on the scene ?" "Oh, no; he went away with a--with a maverick." "Went away with a maverick?
What, in heaven's name, do you mean by that ?" "That's what your man Patches said the fellow was.

Miss Reid told me his name was Joe--Joe something." Phil was not laughing now.

The fun of the situation had vanished.
"Was it Yavapai Joe ?" he demanded.
"Yes, that was it.