"Do I understand that your only objection is based upon the business in which I am engaged ?" he asked coolly.
Jim laughed.

"The _business_ in which you are engaged?
Why, boy, you sound like a first national bank.

If you had any business of your own--if you was the owner of an outfit, an' could give Kitty the--well--the things her education has taught her to need, it would be different.

I know you're a fine man, all right, but you're only a poor cow-puncher just the same.

I'm speakin' for your own good, Phil, as well as for Kitty's," he added, with an effort at kindliness.
"Then, if I had a good business, it would be different ?" "Yes, son, it would sure make all the difference in the world." "Thank you," said the cowboy quietly, as he handed Mr.Reid a very legal looking envelope.