I want you to go with me, because I am going to buy some cattle and I want you to confirm the deal." He laughed.

"Do you reckon you need to go at all ?" he said.

"I figure to know cattle some myself, an' I wouldn't let Kelton hornswoggle me." She straightened, her chin lifting a little.

"Well," she said slowly, "if that is the way you feel, I presume I shall have to go alone.

I had thought, though, that the prospective owner of the Lazy Y might have enough interest in his property to put aside his likes and dislikes long enough to care for his own interests.