Your dad an' me had run a bunch into that gully near the Two Bar, an' tonight me an' the boys was waitin' in the gully for your dad to bring Singleton there.
Your dad had been brandin' stolen stock--at my orders--an' tonight he was goin' to refuse--makin' Singleton do it.

For Singleton was really doin' the rustlin'.

An' your dad----" "Was doing it all for you?
Is that what you mean, Shorty ?" "Why, I reckon, Miss Ruth.

You see----" Ruth had to leap upward to do it.

But somehow the height was achieved.
Two arms went around Shorty's neck and Ruth's lips were pressed against his with a resounding smack.
"O Shorty!" she exclaimed as she hugged him tightly, after kissing him; "I just _love_ you!" Shorty blushed furiously.