Rude as Call and Gus had treated him, they were still his _compañeros_. He didn't want to get angry at Jake in front of all the hands, and all but Dish and the two Rainey boys were lounging around eating their evening meal. Louisa apparently did too, soon afterward, for she wiggled even more vigorously and grunted loudly. Maybe it ain't as big a change as we think, Clara said.
They had crossed the Yellowstone the day before--the men and all the stock had got across safely. She was afraid he would try more, without paying her or even playing cards, but he didn't. There was no place to wash, and they were carrying very little water, which was the main reason she had refused Jake. I don't expect no mercy, July said.
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