However, he was still suspicious.
"You seen any of your men this mornin'-- Davies or Harris ?" he asked.
"Davies and Harris went to town last night.

I reckon they didn't get back yet.

What's Davies and Harris got to do with me visiting you ?" "Nothin'." There was relief in Hamlin's voice.

The muzzle of the rifle wavered; the weapon was withdrawn and the slide closed.

Then the door slowly opened, and Hamlin appeared in it, a six-shooter in hand.
"If you're foolin' me, Kane Lawler, I'll sure bore you a-plenty!" he threatened.
"Shucks!" Lawler advanced to the door, ignoring the heavy pistol, which was shoved close to his body as he walked into the cabin, Hamlin retreating before him.
"Hamlin, you're losing whatever sense you had," said Lawler as he halted near the center of the big room.