I admit that what you say sounds reasonable; but, hang it, I like Patches.
As for his name--well--we didn't use to go so much on names, in this country, you know.

The boy may have some good reason for not talkin' about himself.

Just give him a square chance; don't put no burrs under his saddle blanket--that's all I'm askin'." Jim laughed.

The speech was so characteristic of the Dean, and Jim Reid loved his old friend and neighbor, as all men did, for being, as was commonly said, "so easy." "Don't worry, Will," he answered.

"I'm not goin' to start anything.