human
An' I suppose you've be'n talkin' about Tex Benton. She told Jennie he was on Purdy's trail.
gpt
How did she know?
human
Search me. Jest naturally know'd that if he wasn't dead, that's what he'd be doin', I guess. How'd Purdy git holt of her, anyway?
gpt
This woman and Tex were washed ashore when the ferry broke its cable, and while Tex was trying to get some horses, Purdy came along and found her.
human
Where's the pilgrim?
gpt
Oh, he don't count. He's merely the wronged husband.
human
Know Tex?
gpt
I've seen him. He borrowed Blue, and he spent last night at the ranch.
human
Well, then, believe me, you've seen some man! An' don't you go makin' no more mistakes like you jest made. If them two was together they had a right to be. An' they'll come clean with a good reason. They's some things a _man_ won't do--an' runnin' off with another man's wife is one of 'em.
gpt
Do you know him?
human
I'll say I know him! An' I'm tellin' it to you, sister, if he's on Purdy's trail, I'd rather be in hell with my back broke than be in Purdy's shoes right now.
gpt
If them two could only hit it out--she'd make a fine woman fer him. By Gosh! With a woman like that to kind of steady him down, Tex could be a big man in these parts--he's got the guts, an' he's got the aggucation, an' so's she. I misdoubt he'd marry into no sheep outfit though, at that.