"I inquired, too just how that very desired event was to be brought about." "Blome's here to kill Steele." "Bah!" retorted Sampson in turn.

"Blome can't kill this Ranger.

He can't face him with a ghost of a show--he'll never get a chance at Steele's back.

The man don't live on this border who's quick and smart enough to kill Steele." "I'd like to know why ?" demanded Wright sullenly.
"You ought to know.

You've seen the Ranger pull a gun." "Who told you ?" queried Wright, his face working.
"Oh, I guessed it, if that'll do you." "If Jack doesn't kill this damned Ranger I will," replied Wright, pounding the table.
Sampson laughed contemptuously.