"I knows you a good while, Slayton" began Mizzou, but was interrupted almost immediately by a third voice, that of Arthur.

Now, Slayton, we'll agree to git you full legal control of these yere claims if you'll develop them at your expense, an' gin Davidson and me a third interest between us fer our influence.

" "An' Jack Slayton," put in Mizzou threateningly, "if you don't play us squar', I swar I'll shoot ye like a dog!"

Then: "Don't be a fool," exclaimed Slayton with contempt; "this is no hold-up country.

" "But how about the Company?" asked Slayton.

put in Slayton sharply.

But if Slayton gets them lapsed claims by hisself, Slayton bein' a stranger, they thinks how fortinit that Slayton is t' git onto it, and they puts pore Ole Mizzou down as becomin' fergitful in his old age.

But if Slayton gets them lapsed claims by hisself, Slayton bein' a stranger, they thinks how fortinit that Slayton is t' git onto it, and they puts pore Ole Mizzou down as becomin' fergitful in his old age.

But if Slayton gets them lapsed claims by hisself, Slayton bein' a stranger, they thinks how fortinit that Slayton is t' git onto it, and they puts pore Ole Mizzou down as becomin' fergitful in his old age.

If it comes t' that, though, you got t' tend to it, Slayton.

"Davidson, Slayton, Arthurthey're all there, and they can't get away!

"I beg you, Mr. Slayton, do not think of such a thing.

They made a six-pointed star on the top of Slayton's crown.