The others have had husbands and can act superior.
"Well, I didn't mind the things they said then; I took that for granted.
But a week or so ago Florence Hallman came, and she did stir things up in great style! Since then the girls have hardly spoken to me except to say something insulting.

And Florence Grace came right out and called me a traitor; that was before little Buck and I took to 'riding fence' as you call it, for you boys.

You imagine what they've been saying since then!" "Well, what do you care?
You don't have to stay with them, and you know it.

I'm just waiting--" "Well, but I'm no quitter, James.

I'm going to hold down that claim now if I have to wear a sixshooter!" Her eyes twinkled at that idea.
"Besides, I can stir them up now and then and get them to say things that are useful.