Morton insisted on giving us an escort as far as Del Rio.

It consisted of six cowboys, mounted, with light packs, and they rode ahead of the stage.
We had the huge vehicle to ourselves.

A comfortable bed had been rigged up for me by placing boards across from seat to seat, and furnishing it with blankets and pillows.

By some squeezing there was still room enough inside for my three companions; but Steele expressed an intention of riding mostly outside, and Miss Sampson's expression betrayed her.

I was to be alone with Sally.