2 Metaphors for putty

I heered 'em callin' agin and agin; putty soon I jist looked out'er ther corner of my eye, and see the bar was gone.

Putty was a big fellow and very handy with a jimmy; but he was awful contrary-minded, and he wouldn't agree to clean out Jerry until I promised to go halves with him.

2 Metaphors for  putty