His biggest piece of luck came late that day when he was able to knock over a big prairie chicken with a rock. After all, he had fired the shot that caused the mules to run. Let's don't, Call said. Call watched him go and walked back over to Gus.
Pea Eye loped up and unfolded himself in the direction of the ground. He's had lots of experience with horsethieves. The wagon was rough, even when the going was good. In fact, around Fort Smith his skill in avoiding various widow women had often been commented on.
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