human
You were keeping the box in the hope that Brisco would came after it and give you a chance at him, weren't you?
gpt
Yes,
human
Well, now that Brisco has got the box you can't expect him to come after it.
gpt
Hardly, and Legree gave a short laugh. Noting the perplexity of the two boys, he went on:
human
You miss one point, Matt, in sizing up this situation. We're not done with Brisco--not by a long chalk. It isn't the box, but what was in it, that Brisco is anxious to get.
gpt
Wasn't there anything in the box?
human
No, and there hasn't been since we left Ash Fork. I opened the box on the q. t. in that town and took out what it contained. That object is in my possession. I intend to stay in this town, Matt, until Brisco is captured. I don't care anything about Spangler; Brisco is the man I want. If you've got time, you can stay and help me; and you can keep all you get for recovering the runabout for yourself.
gpt
What will you get for your work?
human
Why, I'll send Brisco over the road. _The contents of that box will do it!_
gpt
Do you know this cattleman in Ash Fork who had the runabout stolen from him?
human
I know him by sight, answered Matt;
gpt
I'm not acquainted with him.
human
Are you sure that he will pay five hundred dollars for the recovery of his automobile?
gpt
He said he would, and he's able to do it. And he offers to pay five hundred dollars apiece for the capture of Brisco and Spangler.
human
Then there's a chance for you to make fifteen hundred. I'd advise you to stay here and do it.