A FOOL'S ERRAND When Whitey arrived at the Star Circle Ranch, at about ten o'clock in the morning, he was still a very tired boy.

The Star Circle was a much larger ranch than the T Up and Down, with a much smaller manager, for Walt Lampson, who was also part owner of the place, was not much taller than Whitey, and he was serious-looking, too--didn't look at all like Cal Brayton.
After Whitey had delivered his letter to Walt Lampson and had eaten some breakfast, which the cook had rustled for him, he began to tell Walt of his adventures in coming from the T Up and Down, and he was surprised when Walt roared with laughter.

This attracted some of the cowpunchers, and they roared, too.

Whitey had to repeat the part about Felix going home.

It seemed strange to Whitey that Cal Brayton who looked so merry should be so solemn, and Walt Lampson who looked so solemn should be so merry.
After sleeping for about twelve hours at a stretch for three nights Whitey might be said to be a trifle rested and able to look around and take an interest in his surroundings.