human
Sure you want to tackle him, lady-girl? Ward asked her, after he had himself attended to the bridling--since Rattler was touchy about the head.
gpt
Of course, he isn't bad, when you know him; but he's liable to be pretty snuffy after running out so long. And he never had a woman on him. You better let me ride him.
human
Don't be silly. You couldn't even mount him, with that game leg. And besides, don't you see I've been wanting an excuse to ride Rattler ever since I knew you? You must have a very poor opinion of my riding.
gpt
Oh, if you put it that way-- Ward yielded, just as she knew he would.
human
I haven't a doubt but what you can handle him if you take a notion. Only--if you got hurt--
gpt
But I won't.
human
He knows me, he explained meaningly.
gpt
Better let me saddle up. He don't know but what I can cave a rib or two in, if he don't behave. Just hand me the saddle, William, please.
human
You're only trying to scare me out, Billy Louise accused him, with a vast relief well hidden.
gpt
I'm not a bit afraid of him.
human
All right; that'll help some. He steadied himself by the horse's twitching shoulder while he reached carefully for the cinch.
gpt
I guess I'm more scared than you are.
human
I know you are. I've taken too many tumbles to let the prospect of another one worry me, anyway. Why, Blue ditched me himself, three different times when I first began to ride him. And even yet the old devil would like to, once in a while.