You can't work in them clothes." Patches answered hesitatingly.

"Why, I think I can get along all right, Mr.Baldwin." "But you'll want your stuff--your trunk or grip--or whatever you've got," returned the Dean.
"But I have nothing in Prescott," said the stranger slowly.
"You haven't?
Well, you'll need an outfit anyway," persisted the cattleman.
"Really, I think I can get along for a while," Patches returned diffidently.
The Dean considered for a little; then he said with straightforward bluntness, but not at all unkindly, "Look here, young man, you ain't afraid to go to Prescott, are you ?" The other laughed.

"Not at all, sir.

It's not that.

I suppose I must tell you now, though.