human
One of us has got to learn where that herd is kept; th' others light out for McCullough. Th' herd trailer can go to town when he gets it located. We can't lose them cattle, now.
gpt
Right! said Hopalong.
human
I'm puttin' cartridges in my hand. Th' worst guesser goes after th' herd. Odd or even. Red, you first,
gpt
Even,
human
Call it, Kid,
gpt
Even, said Johnny, carelessly. He felt the closed hand slowly open and cast his fingers over its palm, finding two cartridges, and he grunted.
human
Better take th' extra canteens, Hoppy; an' that spyglass. It'll mebby come in handy. Want Pepper?
gpt
Just 'cause she's a good cayuse for you don't say that she is for me, chuckled the loser.
human
She knows you; I'm a stranger,