I am going to run." "Then we've got Haughton licked!" declared Metcalf, enthusiastically.
Metcalf stayed at the Circle L throughout the day, and in the evening Lawler rode with him to Willets, where he saw him aboard the west-bound train.
"I'm telling you something, Lawler," grinned the newspaperman as he gripped Lawler's hand just before the train started.

"McGregor came to me yesterday.

He told me he intended to come to see you, but he was afraid you'd refuse to run.

He asked me if I had any influence with you, and I told him you'd do anything I suggested.

Now, don't get excited, Lawler," he laughed as Lawler looked sharply at him.