"There was a time, though, before that--when I was about the age you are now--when I really thought I could shoot.

I learned better." A choking sound came from Bill; Jim turned his eyes that way.

Bill coughed hastily.

Jim sent the gold piece spinning again.
"I'm goin' to keep Bill's tenspot--always," he announced emotionally.
"I'll never, never part with that! But this piece of money--" He threw it up again.

"Why, stranger, you might just as well have that as not.