"I'll leave the gun." "See here, Johnson," said Jim stiffly.

"We've thrown 'em down, fair and square.

I think you might trust us." Pete scratched his head in some perplexity.
"I think maybe I might if it was only myself to think of.

But I'm representing another man's interest too.

I ain't takin' no chances." "Yes--I noticed you was one of them prudent guys," murmured Jim.
Pete ignored the interruption.
"So, not rubbin' it in or anything, we'd best use Bill's plan.