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SENT Have VHP you PP seen VVN a DT skilful JJ boxer NN watch VV his PP$ antagonist NN with IN a DT quiet JJ , , incessant JJ eye NN . SENT Such PDT an DT eye NN as IN this DT did VVD the DT pony NN keep VV upon IN whatever WDT man NN took VVD the DT rope NN . SENT The DT man NN might MD pretend VV to TO look VV at IN the DT weather NN , , which WDT was VBD fine JJ . SENT or CC he PP might MD affect VV earnest JJ conversation NN with IN a DT bystander NN . SENT it PP was VBD bootless JJ . SENT The DT pony NN saw VVD through IN it PP . SENT No DT feint NN hoodwinked VVN him PP . SENT This DT animal NN was VBD thoroughly RB a DT man NN of IN the DT world NN . SENT is VBZ undistracted JJ eye NN stayed VVD fixed VVN upon IN the DT dissembling VVG foe NN , , and CC the DT gravity NN of IN his PP$ horse NN expression NN made VVD the DT matter NN one NN of IN high JJ comedy NN . SENT Then RB the DT rope NN would MD sail VV out RP at IN him PP , , but CC he PP was VBD already RB elsewhere RB . 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SENT Having VHG offered VVN me PP this DT encouragement NN , , he PP turned VVD whistling VVG to TO his PP$ affairs NNS and CC left VVD me PP planted VVD in IN the DT baggage NN room NN at IN Medicine NP Bow NP . SENT I PP stood VVD deserted VVN among IN crates NNS and CC boxes NNS , , blankly RB holding VVG my PP$ check NN , , fungus NN and CC forlorn JJ . SENT I PP stared VVD out RP through IN the DT door NN at IN the DT sky NN and CC the DT plains NNS . SENT but CC I PP did VVD not RB see VV the DT antelope NN shining VVG among IN the DT sage NN brush NN , , nor CC the DT great JJ sunset NN light NN of IN Wyoming NP . SENT Annoyance NN blinded VVD my PP$ eyes NNS to TO all DT things NNS save VV my PP$ grievance NN . SENT I PP saw VVD only RB a DT lost JJ trunk NN . SENT And CC I PP was VBD muttering VVG half NN aloud RB , , What WP a DT forsaken VVN hole NN this DT is VBZ . SENT when WRB suddenly RB from IN outside NN on IN the DT platform NN came VVD a DT slow JJ voice NN . 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SENT Already RB I PP had VHD forgotten VVN my PP$ trunk NN . SENT care NN had VHD left VVN me PP . SENT I PP was VBD aware JJ of IN the DT sunset NN , , and CC had VHD no DT desire NN but CC for IN more JJR of IN this DT conversation NN . SENT For IN it PP resembled VVD none NN that IN I PP had VHD heard VVN in IN my PP$ life NN so RB far RB . SENT I PP stepped VVD to TO the DT door NN and CC looked VVD out RP upon IN the DT station NN platform NN . SENT Lounging VVG there RB at IN ease NN against IN the DT wall NN was VBD a DT slim JJ young JJ giant NN , , more RBR beautiful JJ than IN pictures NNS . SENT His PP$ broad JJ , , soft JJ hat NN was VBD pushed VVN back RB . SENT a DT loose RB knotted JJ , , dull JJ scarlet JJ handkerchief NN sagged VVD from IN his PP$ throat NN . SENT and CC one CD casual JJ thumb NN was VBD hooked VVN in IN the DT cartridge NN belt NN that WDT slanted VVD across IN his PP$ hips NNS . SENT He PP had VHD plainly RB come VVN many JJ miles NNS from IN somewhere RB across IN the DT vast JJ horizon NN , , as IN the DT dust NN upon IN him PP showed VVD . SENT His PP$ boots NNS were VBD white JJ with IN it PP . SENT His PP$ overalls NNS were VBD gray JJ with IN it PP . SENT The DT weather NN beaten VVN bloom NN of IN his PP$ face NN shone VVD through IN it PP duskily RB , , as IN the DT ripe JJ peaches NNS look VVP upon IN their PP$ trees NNS in IN a DT dry JJ season NN . SENT But CC no DT dinginess NN of IN travel NN or CC shabbiness NN of IN attire NN could MD tarnish VV the DT splendor NN that WDT radiated VVD from IN his PP$ youth NN and CC strength NN . SENT The DT old JJ man NN upon IN whose WP$ temper NN his PP$ remarks NNS were VBD doing VVG such JJ deadly JJ work NN was VBD combed VVN and CC curried VVN to TO a DT finish NN , , a DT bridegroom NN swept VVN and CC garnished VVN . SENT but CC alas UH for IN age NN . SENT Had VHD I PP been VBN the DT bride NN , , I PP should MD have VH taken VVN the DT giant NN , , dust NN and CC all RB . SENT He PP had VHD by IN no DT means NNS done VVN with IN the DT old JJ man NN . SENT Why WRB , , yu've NN hung VVD weddin NN gyarments NNS on IN every DT limb NN . SENT he PP now RB drawled VVD , , with IN admiration NN . SENT Who WP is VBZ the DT lucky JJ lady NN this DT trip NN . SENT The DT old JJ man NN seemed VVD to TO vibrate VV . SENT Tell VV you PP there RB ain't NNS been VBN no RB other JJ . SENT Call VV me PP a DT Mormon NN , , would MD you PP . SENT Why WRB , , that IN Call VV me PP a DT Mormon NN . SENT Then RB name VV some DT of IN my PP$ wives NNS . SENT Name NN two CD . SENT Name NN one NN . SENT Dare VV you PP . SENT that IN Laramie NP wido NP promised VVD you PP Shucks VVZ . SENT only RB her PP$ docter NN suddenly RB ordered VVD Southern JJ climate NN and CC Shucks NNS . SENT You're NP a DT false JJ alarm NN . 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SENT you PP don't VVD amount NN to TO and CC how WRB she'd NN never RB , , never RB forgot VVN to TO feed VV the DT canary NN . SENT This DT country's NNS getting VVG full JJ of IN kids NNS , , stated VVD the DT old JJ man NN , , witheringly RB . SENT It's NP doomed VVD . SENT This DT crushing VVG assertion NN plainly RB satisfied VVD him PP . SENT And CC he PP blinked VVD his PP$ eyes NNS with IN renewed JJ anticipation NN . SENT His PP$ tall JJ tormentor NN continued VVN with IN a DT face NN of IN unchanging JJ gravity NN , , and CC a DT voice NN of IN gentle JJ solicitude NN . SENT How WRB is VBZ the DT health NN of IN that DT unfortunate JJ That's NP right NN . SENT Pour VV your PP$ insults NNS . SENT Pour VV em NN on IN a DT sick JJ , , afflicted VVN woman NN . SENT The DT eyes NNS blinked VVD with IN combative JJ relish NN . SENT Insults NNS . SENT Oh UH , , no UH , , Uncle NP Hughey NP . SENT That's NP all RB right RB . SENT Insults NNS goes VVZ . 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SENT That's JJ my PP$ ring NN she PP sent VVD me PP back RB , , being VBG too RB unstrung VVN for IN marriage NN . SENT So RB she PP don't VVD remember VV me PP , , don't VVD she PP . SENT Ha NP ha NP . SENT Always RB said VVD you PP were VBD a DT false JJ alarm NN . SENT The DT Southerner JJR put NN more JJR anxiety NN into IN his PP$ tone NN . SENT And CC so RB you're VV a DT takin NN the DT ring NN right RB on IN to TO the DT next JJ one NN . SENT he PP exclaimed VVD . SENT Oh UH , , don't JJ go VVP to TO get VV married VVN again RB , , Uncle NP Hughey NP . SENT What's NP the DT use NN o NN being VBG married VVN . SENT What's NP the DT use NN . SENT echoed VVN the DT bridegroom NN , , with IN scorn NN . SENT Hm NP . SENT When WRB you PP grow VVP up RP you'll NN think VVP different JJ . SENT Course NN I PP expect VVP to TO think VV different JJ when WRB my PP$ age NN is VBZ different JJ . SENT I'm NP havin NP the DT thoughts NNS proper JJ to TO twenty CD four CD , , and CC you're NN havin NN the DT thoughts NNS proper JJ to TO sixty CD . SENT Fifty CD . SENT shrieked VVD Uncle NP Hughey NP , , jumping VVG in IN the DT air NN . SENT The DT Southerner JJR took VVD a DT tone NN of IN self NN reproach NN . SENT Now RB , , how WRB could MD I PP forget VV you PP was VBD fifty CD , , he PP murmured VVD , , when WRB you PP have VHP been VBN telling VVG it PP to TO the DT boys NNS so RB careful JJ for IN the DT last JJ ten CD years NNS . SENT Have VHP you PP ever RB seen VVN a DT cockatoo NN the DT white JJ kind NN with IN the DT top JJ knot NN enraged VVD by IN insult NN . SENT The DT bird NN erects VVZ every DT available JJ feather NN upon IN its PP$ person NN . SENT So RB did VVD Uncle NP Hughey NP seem VVP to TO swell VV , , clothes NNS , , mustache NN , , and CC woolly JJ white JJ beard NN . SENT and CC without IN further JJR speech NN he PP took VVD himself PP on IN board NN the DT Eastbound JJ train NN , , which WDT now RB arrived VVD from IN its PP$ siding NN in IN time NN to TO deliver VV him PP . SENT Yet CC this DT was VBD not RB why WRB he PP had VHD not RB gone VVN away RB before RB . SENT At IN any DT time NN he PP could MD have VH escaped VVN into IN the DT baggage NN room NN or CC withdrawn VVN to TO a DT dignified JJ distance NN until IN his PP$ train NN should MD come VV up RP . SENT But CC the DT old JJ man NN had VHD evidently RB got VVN a DT sort NN of IN joy NN from IN this DT teasing VVG . SENT He PP had VHD reached VVN that DT inevitable JJ age NN when WRB we PP are VBP tickled VVN to TO be VB linked VVN with IN affairs NNS of IN gallantry NN , , no DT matter NN how WRB . SENT With IN him PP now RB the DT East NNS bound VVN departed VVD slowly RB into IN that DT distance NN whence RB I PP had VHD come VVN . SENT I PP stared VVD after IN it PP as IN it PP went VVD its PP$ way NN to TO the DT far JJ shores NNS of IN civilization NN . SENT It PP grew VVD small JJ in IN the DT unending JJ gulf NN of IN space NN , , until IN all DT sign NN of IN its PP$ presence NN was VBD gone VVN save IN a DT faint JJ skein NN of IN smoke NN against IN the DT evening NN sky NN And CC now RB my PP$ lost JJ trunk NN came VVD back RB into IN my PP$ thoughts NNS , , and CC Medicine NP Bow NP seemed VVD a DT lonely JJ spot NN . SENT A DT sort NN of IN ship NN had VHD left VVN me PP marooned VVD in IN a DT foreign JJ ocean NN . SENT the DT Pullman NN was VBD comfortably RB steaming VVG home NN to TO port NN , , while IN I NP how WRB was VBD I NN to TO find VV Judge NP Henry's NP ranch NN . SENT Where WRB in IN this DT unfeatured JJ wilderness NN was VBD Sunk VVN Creek NP . SENT No DT creek NN or CC any DT water NN at IN all DT flowed VVD here RB that IN I PP could MD perceive VVP . SENT My PP$ host NN had VHD written VVN he PP should MD meet VV me PP at IN the DT station NN and CC drive VV me PP to TO his PP$ ranch NN . SENT This DT was VBD all RB that IN I PP knew VVD . SENT He PP was VBD not RB here RB . SENT The DT baggage NN man NN had VHD not RB seen VVN him PP lately RB . SENT The DT ranch NN was VBD almost RB certain JJ to TO be VB too RB far RB to TO walk VV to TO , , to TO night NN . SENT My PP$ trunk NN I PP discovered VVD myself PP still RB staring VVG dolefully RB after IN the DT vanished VVN East NP bound VVN . SENT and CC at IN the DT same JJ instant NN I PP became VVD aware JJ that IN the DT tall JJ man NN was VBD looking VVG gravely RB at IN me PP , , as RB gravely RB as IN he PP had VHD looked VVN at IN Uncle NP Hughey NP throughout IN their PP$ remarkable JJ conversation NN . 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SENT I PP reckon VVP I PP am VBP looking VVG for IN you PP , , seh NP , , he PP repeated VVD politely RB . SENT I PP am VBP looking VVG for IN Judge NP Henry NP , , I PP now RB replied VVD . SENT He PP walked VVD toward IN me PP , , and CC I PP saw VVD that IN in IN inches NNS he PP was VBD not RB a DT giant NN . SENT He PP was VBD not RB more JJR than IN six CD feet NNS . SENT It PP was VBD Uncle NP Hughey NP that WDT had VHD made VVN him PP seem VVP to TO tower VV . SENT But CC in IN his PP$ eye NN , , in IN his PP$ face NN , , in IN his PP$ step NN , , in IN the DT whole JJ man NN , , there RB dominated VVD a DT something NN potent JJ to TO be VB felt VVN , , I PP should MD think VV , , by IN man NN or CC woman NN . SENT The DT Judge NP sent VVD me PP afteh JJ you PP , , seh NP , , he PP now RB explained VVD , , in IN his PP$ civil JJ Southern JJ voice NN . SENT and CC he PP handed VVD me PP a DT letter NN from IN my PP$ host NN . SENT Had VHD I PP not RB witnessed VVN his PP$ facetious JJ performances NNS with IN Uncle NP Hughey NP , , I PP should MD have VH judged VVN him PP wholly RB ungifted JJ with IN such JJ powers NNS . SENT There EX was VBD nothing NN external JJ about IN him PP but CC what WP seemed VVD the DT signs NNS of IN a DT nature NN as IN grave NN as IN you PP could MD meet VV . SENT But CC I PP had VHD witnessed VVN . SENT and CC therefore RB supposing VVG that IN I PP knew VVD him PP in IN spite NN of IN his PP$ appearance NN , , that IN I PP was VBD , , so RB to TO speak VV , , in IN his PP$ secret NN and CC could MD give VV him PP a DT sort NN of IN wink NN , , I PP adopted VVD at IN once RB a DT method NN of IN easiness NN . SENT It PP was VBD so RB pleasant JJ to TO be VB easy JJ with IN a DT large JJ stranger NN , , who WP instead RB of IN shooting VVG at IN your PP$ heels NNS had VHD very RB civilly RB handed VVD you PP a DT letter NN . SENT You're NN from IN old JJ Virginia NP , , I PP take VVP it PP . SENT I PP began VVD . SENT He PP answered VVD slowly RB , , Then RB you PP have VHP taken VVN it PP correct JJ , , seh NP . SENT A DT slight JJ chill NN passed VVN over IN my PP$ easiness NN , , but CC I PP went VVD cheerily RB on IN with IN a DT further JJR inquiry NN . SENT Find VV many JJ oddities NNS out RB here RB like IN Uncle NP Hughey NP . SENT Yes UH , , seh NP , , there EX is VBZ a DT right RB smart JJ of IN oddities NNS around RB . SENT They PP come VVP in IN on IN every DT train NN . SENT At IN this DT point NN I PP dropped VVD my PP$ method NN of IN easiness NN . SENT I PP wish VVP that IN trunks NNS came VVD on IN the DT train NN , , said VVD I PP . SENT And CC I PP told VVD him PP my PP$ predicament NN . SENT It PP was VBD not RB to TO be VB expected VVN that IN he PP would MD be VB greatly RB moved VVN at IN my PP$ loss NN . SENT but CC he PP took VVD it PP with IN no DT comment NN whatever JJ . 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SENT Therefore RB in IN his PP$ stead NN he PP was VBD sending VVG a DT trustworthy JJ man NN to TO town NN , , who WP would MD look VV after IN me PP and CC drive VV me PP over RP . SENT They PP were VBD looking VVG forward RB to TO my PP$ visit NN with IN much JJ pleasure NN . SENT This DT was VBD all RB . SENT Yes UH , , I PP was VBD dazed VVN . SENT How WRB did VVD they PP count VV distance NN in IN this DT country NN . SENT You PP spoke VVD in IN a DT neighborly JJ fashion NN about IN driving VVG over RP to TO town NN , , and CC it PP meant VVD I PP did VVD not RB know VV yet RB how WRB many JJ days NNS . SENT And CC what WP would MD be VB meant VVN by IN the DT term NN dropping VVG in IN , , I PP wondered VVD . SENT And CC how WRB many JJ miles NNS would MD be VB considered VVN really RB far RB . SENT I PP abstained VVD from IN further RBR questioning VVG the DT trustworthy JJ man NN . SENT My PP$ questions NNS had VHD not RB fared VVN excessively RB well RB . 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SENT The DT Southerner JJR dodged VVD it PP , , and CC I PP saw VVD once RB more RBR the DT tiger NN undulation NN of IN body NN , , and CC knew VVD my PP$ escort NN was VBD he PP of IN the DT rope NN and CC the DT corral NN . SENT How WRB are VBP yu NP Steve NP . SENT he PP said VVD to TO the DT rollicking VVG man NN . SENT And CC in IN his PP$ tone NN I PP heard VVD instantly RB old JJ friendship NN speaking NN . SENT With IN Steve NP he PP would MD take VV and CC give VV familiarity NN . SENT Steve NP looked VVD at IN me PP , , and CC looked VVD away RB and CC that DT was VBD all RB . SENT But CC it PP was VBD enough JJ . SENT In IN no DT company NN had VHD I PP ever RB felt VVD so RB much RB an DT outsider NN . SENT Yet CC I PP liked VVD the DT company NN , , and CC wished VVD that IN it PP would MD like VV me PP . SENT Just RB come VV to TO town NN . SENT inquired VVD Steve NP of IN the DT Virginian JJ . SENT Been VBN here RB since IN noon NN . SENT Been VBN waiting VVG for IN the DT train NN . SENT Going VVG out RP to TO night NN . SENT I PP reckon VVP I'll NP pull VV out RP to TO morro NN . SENT Beds NNS are VBP all DT took VVD , , said VVD Steve NP . SENT This DT was VBD for IN my PP$ benefit NN . SENT Dear RB me PP , , said VVD I PP . SENT But CC I PP guess VVP one PP of IN them PP drummers NNS will MD let VV yu NP double VV up RP with IN him PP . SENT Steve NP was VBD enjoying VVG himself PP , , I PP think VVP . SENT He PP had VHD his PP$ saddle NN and CC blankets NNS , , and CC beds NNS were VBD nothing NN to TO him PP . SENT Drummers NNS , , are VBP they PP . SENT asked VVN the DT Virginian JJ . SENT Two CD Jews NPS handling VVG cigars NNS , , one CD American NP with IN consumption NN killer NN , , and CC a DT Dutchman NN with IN jew'lry NN . SENT The DT Virginian JJ set NN down IN my PP$ valise NN , , and CC seemed VVD to TO meditate VV . SENT I PP did VVD want VV a DT bed NN to TO night NN , , he PP murmured VVD gently RB . SENT Well RB , , Steve NP suggested VVD , , the DT American NP looks VVZ like IN he PP washed VVD the DT oftenest JJS . SENT That's NNS of IN no DT consequence NN to TO me PP , , observed VVD the DT Southerner JJR . SENT Guess NN it'll NN be VB when WRB yu NP see VV em NN . SENT Oh UH , , I'm NP meaning NN something NN different JJ . SENT I PP wanted VVD a DT bed NN to TO myself PP . SENT Then RB you'll RB have VH to TO build VV one CD . SENT Bet NP yu NP I PP have VHP the DT Dutchman's NP . SENT Take VV a DT man NN that IN won't JJ scare NN . SENT Bet NP yu NP drinks NNS yu NP can't NP have VHP the DT American's NP . SENT Go NP yu NP said VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT I'll JJ have VHP his PP$ bed NN without IN any DT fuss NN . SENT Drinks NNS for IN the DT crowd NN . SENT I PP suppose VVP you PP have VH me PP beat VV , , said VVD Steve NP , , grinning VVG at IN him PP affectionately RB . SENT You're RB such PDT a DT son NN of IN a DT when WRB you PP get VVP down RB to TO work VV . SENT Well RB , , so RB long RB . SENT I PP got VVD to TO fix VV my PP$ horse's NN hoofs NNS . SENT I PP had VHD expected VVN that IN the DT man NN would MD be VB struck VVN down RP . SENT He PP had VHD used VVN to TO the DT Virginian JJ a DT term NN of IN heaviest JJS insult NN , , I PP thought VVD . SENT I PP had VHD marvelled VVN to TO hear VV it PP come VV so RB unheralded JJ from IN Steve's NP friendly JJ lips NNS . SENT And CC now RB I PP marvelled VVD still RB more JJR . SENT Evidently RB he PP had VHD meant VVN no DT harm NN by IN it PP , , and CC evidently RB no DT offence NN had VHD been VBN taken VVN . SENT Used VVN thus RB , , this DT language NN was VBD plainly RB complimentary JJ . SENT I PP had VHD stepped VVN into IN a DT world NN new JJ to TO me PP indeed RB , , and CC novelties NNS were VBD occurring VVG with IN scarce JJ any DT time NN to TO get VV breath NN between IN them PP . SENT As IN to TO where WRB I PP should MD sleep VV , , I PP had VHD forgotten VVN that DT problem NN altogether RB in IN my PP$ curiosity NN . SENT What WP was VBD the DT Virginian JJ going VVG to TO do VV now RB . SENT I PP began VVD to TO know VV that IN the DT quiet NN of IN this DT man NN was VBD volcanic JJ . SENT Will MD you PP wash VV first JJ , , sir NN . SENT We PP were VBD at IN the DT door NN of IN the DT eating VVG house NN , , and CC he PP set VVD my PP$ valise NN inside RB . SENT In IN my PP$ tenderfoot NN innocence NN I PP was VBD looking VVG indoors RB for IN the DT washing VVG arrangements NNS . SENT It's NNS out IN hyeh NP , , seh NP , , he PP informed VVD me PP gravely RB , , but CC with IN strong JJ Southern NP accent NN . SENT Internal JJ mirth NN seemed VVD often RB to TO heighten VV the DT local JJ flavor NN of IN his PP$ speech NN . SENT There EX were VBD other JJ times NNS when WRB it PP had VHD scarce JJ any DT special JJ accent NN or CC fault NN in IN grammar NN . SENT A DT trough NN was VBD to TO my PP$ right NN , , slippery JJ with IN soapy JJ water NN . SENT and CC hanging VVG from IN a DT roller NN above IN one CD end NN of IN it PP was VBD a DT rag NN of IN discouraging JJ appearance NN . SENT The DT Virginian JJ caught VVD it PP , , and CC it PP performed VVD one CD whirling VVG revolution NN on IN its PP$ roller NN . SENT Not RB a DT dry JJ or CC clean JJ inch NN could MD be VB found VVN on IN it PP . SENT He PP took VVD off RP his PP$ hat NN , , and CC put VV his PP$ head NN in IN the DT door NN . SENT Your PP$ towel NN , , ma'am NN , , said VVD he PP , , has VHZ been VBN too RB popular JJ . SENT She PP came VVD out RP , , a DT pretty JJ woman NN . SENT Her PP$ eyes NNS rested VVD upon IN him PP for IN a DT moment NN , , then RB upon IN me PP with IN disfavor NN . SENT then RB they PP returned VVD to TO his PP$ black JJ hair NN . SENT The DT allowance NN is VBZ one CD a DT day NN , , said VVD she PP , , very RB quietly RB . SENT But CC when WRB folks NNS are VBP particular JJ She PP completed VVD her PP$ sentence NN by IN removing VVG the DT old JJ towel NN and CC giving VVG a DT clean JJ one NN to TO us PP . SENT Thank VV you PP , , ma'am NN , , said VVD the DT cow NN puncher NN . SENT She PP looked VVD once RB more JJR at IN his PP$ black JJ hair NN , , and CC without IN any DT word NN returned VVD to TO her PP$ guests NNS at IN supper NN . SENT A DT pail NN stood VVD in IN the DT trough NN , , almost RB empty JJ . SENT and CC this DT he PP filled VVN for IN me PP from IN a DT well NN . SENT There EX was VBD some DT soap NN sliding VVG at IN large JJ in IN the DT trough NN , , but CC I PP got VVD my PP$ own JJ . SENT And CC then RB in IN a DT tin NN basin NN I PP removed VVD as RB many JJ of IN the DT stains NNS of IN travel NN as IN I PP was VBD able JJ . SENT It PP was VBD not RB much JJ of IN a DT toilet NN that IN I PP made VVD in IN this DT first JJ wash NN trough NN of IN my PP$ experience NN , , but CC it PP had VHD to TO suffice VV , , and CC I PP took VVD my PP$ seat NN at IN supper NN . SENT Canned JJ stuff NN it PP was VBD , , corned JJ beef NN . SENT And CC one CD of IN my PP$ table NN companions NNS said VVD the DT truth NN about IN it PP . SENT When WRB I PP slung VVD my PP$ teeth NNS over IN that DT , , he PP remarked VVD , , I PP thought VVD I PP was VBD chewing VVG a DT hammock NN . SENT We PP had VHD strange JJ coffee NN , , and CC condensed JJ milk NN . SENT and CC I PP have VHP never RB seen VVN more JJR flies NNS . SENT I PP made VVD no DT attempt NN to TO talk VV , , for IN no DT one NN in IN this DT country NN seemed VVD favorable JJ to TO me PP . SENT By IN reason NN of IN something NN , , my PP$ clothes NNS , , my PP$ hat NN , , my PP$ pronunciation NN , , whatever WDT it PP might MD be VB , , I PP possessed VVD the DT secret NN of IN estranging VVG people NNS at IN sight NN . SENT Yet RB I PP was VBD doing VVG better JJR than IN I PP knew VVD . SENT my PP$ strict JJ silence NN and CC attention NN to TO the DT corned JJ beef NN made VVD me PP in IN the DT eyes NNS of IN the DT cow NN boys NNS at IN table NN compare VVP well RB with IN the DT over IN talkative JJ commercial JJ travellers NNS . SENT The DT Virginian's NP entrance NN produced VVD a DT slight JJ silence NN . SENT He PP had VHD done VVN wonders NNS with IN the DT wash NN trough NN , , and CC he PP had VHD somehow RB brushed VVN his PP$ clothes NNS . SENT With IN all PDT the DT roughness NN of IN his PP$ dress NN , , he PP was VBD now RB the DT neatest JJS of IN us PP . SENT He PP nodded VVD to TO some DT of IN the DT other JJ cow NN boys NNS , , and CC began VVD his PP$ meal NN in IN quiet JJ . SENT But CC silence NN is VBZ not RB the DT native JJ element NN of IN the DT drummer NN . SENT An DT average JJ fish NN can MD go VV a DT longer JJR time NN out RP of IN water NN than IN this DT breed NN can MD live VV without IN talking VVG . SENT One CD of IN them PP now RB looked VVD across IN the DT table NN at IN the DT grave NN , , flannel NN shirted VVD Virginian JJ . SENT he PP inspected VVD , , and CC came VVD to TO the DT imprudent JJ conclusion NN that IN he PP understood VVD his PP$ man NN . SENT Good JJ evening NN , , he PP said VVD briskly RB . SENT Good JJ evening NN , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT Just RB come VV to TO town NN . SENT pursued VVN the DT drummer NN . SENT Just RB come VV to TO town NN , , the DT Virginian JJ suavely RB assented VVN . SENT Cattle NNS business NN jumping VVG along RP . SENT inquired VVD the DT drummer NN . SENT Oh UH , , fair JJ . SENT And CC the DT Virginian JJ took VVD some DT more RBR corned JJ beef NN . SENT Gets VVZ a DT move NN on IN your PP$ appetite NN , , anyway RB , , suggested VVD the DT drummer NN . SENT The DT Virginian JJ drank VVD some DT coffee NN . SENT Presently RB the DT pretty JJ woman NN refilled VVD his PP$ cup NN without IN his PP$ asking VVG her PP . SENT Guess NP I've NP met VVD you PP before RB , , the DT drummer NN stated VVD next JJ . SENT The DT Virginian JJ glanced VVD at IN him PP for IN a DT brief JJ moment NN . SENT Haven't NP I PP , , now RB . SENT Ain't NP I PP seen VVN you PP somewhere RB . SENT Look VV at IN me PP . SENT You PP been VBN in IN Chicago NP , , ain't VVD you PP . SENT You PP look VVP at IN me PP well RB . SENT Remember VV Ikey's NP , , don't VVD you PP . SENT I PP don't VVD reckon VV I PP do VV . SENT See VV , , now RB . SENT I PP knowed NN you'd NN been VBN in IN Chicago NP . 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SENT I PP wondered VVD if IN he PP had VHD attained VVN that DT high JJ perfection NN when WRB a DT man NN believes VVZ his PP$ own JJ lies NNS . SENT The DT Virginian JJ did VVD not RB seem VV interested JJ . SENT He PP placidly RB attended VVD to TO his PP$ food NN , , while IN our PP$ landlady NN moved VVN between IN dining VVG room NN and CC kitchen NN , , and CC the DT drummer NN expanded VVN . SENT Yes UH , , sir NN . SENT Ikey's NNS over IN by IN the DT stock NN yards NNS , , patronized VVN by IN all DT cattlemen NNS that WDT know VVP what's NNS what WP . SENT That's NP where WRB . SENT Maybe RB it's JJ three CD years NNS . SENT Time NN never RB was VBD nothing NN to TO me PP . SENT But CC faces NNS . SENT Why WRB , , I PP can't VVD quit VV em NN . SENT Adults NNS or CC children NNS , , male JJ and CC female JJ . SENT onced JJ I PP seen VVN em NN I NN couldn't NN lose VVP one CD off IN my PP$ memory NN , , not RB if IN you PP were VBD to TO pay VV me PP bounty NN , , five CD dollars NNS a DT face NN . SENT White JJ men NNS , , that WDT is VBZ . SENT Can't NP do VVP nothing NN with IN riggers NNS or CC Chinese JJ . SENT But CC you're NN white NN , , all DT right NN . SENT The DT drummer NN suddenly RB returned VVD to TO the DT Virginian JJ with IN this DT high JJ compliment NN , , The DT cow NN puncher NN had VHD taken VVN out RP a DT pipe NN , , and CC was VBD slowly RB rubbing VVG it PP . SENT The DT compliment NN seemed VVD to TO escape VV his PP$ attention NN , , and CC the DT drummer NN went VVD on RP . SENT I PP can MD tell VV a DT man NN when WRB he's NNS white JJ , , put VV him PP at IN Ikey's NP or CC out RB loose RB here RB in IN the DT sage NN brush NN . SENT And CC he PP rolled VVD a DT cigar NN across IN to TO the DT Virginian's NP plate NN . SENT Selling VVG them PP . SENT inquired VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT Solid JJ goods NNS , , my PP$ friend NN . SENT Havana NP wrappers NNS , , the DT biggest JJS tobacco NN proposition NN for IN five CD cents NNS got VVD out RP yet RB . SENT Take VV it PP , , try VV it PP , , light VV it PP , , watch VV it PP burn VV . SENT Here RB . SENT And CC he PP held VVD out RP a DT bunch NN of IN matches NNS . SENT The DT Virginian JJ tossed VVD a DT five CD cent NN piece NN over IN to TO him PP . SENT Oh UH , , no UH , , my PP$ friend NN . SENT Not RB from IN you PP . SENT Not RB after IN Ikey's NP . SENT I PP don't VVD forget VV you PP . SENT See VV . SENT I PP knowed VVD your PP$ face NN right RB away RB . SENT See VV . SENT That's NNS straight RB . SENT I PP seen VVN you PP at IN Chicago NP all DT right NN . SENT Maybe RB you PP did VVD , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT Sometimes RB I'm NN mighty RB careless JJ what WP I PP look VVP at IN . SENT Well RB , , py NP damn RB . SENT now RB exclaimed VVN the DT Dutch JJ drummer NN , , hilariously RB . SENT I PP am VBP ploom NN disappointed JJ . SENT I PP vas NN hoping VVG to TO sell VV him PP somedings NNS myself PP . SENT Not RB the DT same JJ here RB , , stated VVD the DT American NP . SENT He's NP too RB healthy JJ for IN me PP . SENT I PP gave VVD him PP up RP on IN sight NN . SENT Now RB it PP was VBD the DT American JJ drummer NN whose WP$ bed NN the DT Virginian JJ had VHN in IN his PP$ eye NN . SENT This DT was VBD a DT sensible JJ man NN , , and CC had VHD talked VVN less JJR than IN his PP$ brothers NNS in IN the DT trade NN . SENT I PP had VHD little JJ doubt NN who WP would MD end VV by IN sleeping VVG in IN his PP$ bed NN . SENT but CC how WRB the DT thing NN would MD be VB done VVN interested VVN me PP more RBR deeply RB than IN ever RB . SENT The DT Virginian JJ looked VVD amiably RB at IN his PP$ intended JJ victim NN , , and CC made VVN one CD or CC two CD remarks NNS regarding VVG patent NN medicines NNS , , There EX must MD be VB a DT good JJ deal NN of IN money NN in IN them PP , , he PP supposed VVD , , with IN a DT live JJ man NN to TO manage VV them PP . SENT The DT victim NN was VBD flattered VVN . SENT No DT other JJ person NN at IN the DT table NN had VHD been VBN favored VVN with IN so RB much JJ of IN the DT tall JJ cow NN puncher's NNS notice VVP . SENT He PP responded VVD , , and CC they PP had VHD a DT pleasant JJ talk NN . SENT I PP did VVD not RB divine VV that IN the DT Virginian's NP genius NN was VBD even RB then RB at IN work NN , , and CC that IN all PDT this DT was VBD part NN of IN his PP$ satanic JJ strategy NN . SENT But CC Steve NP must MD have VH divined VVN it PP . 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SENT This DT last JJ he PP addressed VVD to TO the DT landlady NN , , with IN especial JJ gentleness NN . SENT She PP shook VVD her PP$ head NN , , and CC her PP$ eyes NNS followed VVD him PP as IN he PP went VVD out RP . SENT Left VVN to TO myself PP I PP meditated VVN for IN some DT time NN upon IN my PP$ lodging NN for IN the DT night NN , , and CC smoked VVD a DT cigar NN for IN consolation NN as IN I PP walked VVD about RB . SENT It PP was VBD not RB a DT hotel NN that IN we PP had VHD supped VVN in RP . SENT Hotel NN at IN Medicine NP Bow NP there RB appeared VVD to TO be VB none NN . SENT But CC connected VVN with IN the DT eating JJ house NN was VBD that DT place NN where WRB , , according VVG to TO Steve NP , , the DT beds NNS were VBD all RB taken VVN , , and CC there RB I PP went VVD to TO see VV for IN myself PP . SENT Steve NP had VHD spoken VVN the DT truth NN . SENT It PP was VBD a DT single JJ apartment NN containing VVG four CD or CC five CD beds NNS , , and CC nothing NN else RB whatever JJ . SENT And CC when WRB I PP looked VVD at IN these DT beds NNS , , my PP$ sorrow NN that IN I PP could MD sleep VV in IN none NN of IN them PP grew VVD less JJR . SENT To TO be VB alone RB in IN one PP offered VVD no DT temptation NN , , and CC as RB for IN this DT courtesy NN of IN the DT country NN , , this DT doubling NN up RB . SENT Well RB , , they PP have VHP got VVN ahead RB of IN us PP . SENT This DT was VBD the DT Virginian JJ standing NN at IN my PP$ elbow NN . SENT I PP assented VVD . SENT They PP have VHP staked VVN out RP their PP$ claims NNS , , he PP added VVD . SENT In IN this DT public JJ sleeping NN room NN they PP had VHD done VVN what WP one PP does VVZ to TO secure VV a DT seat NN in IN a DT railroad NN train NN . 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SENT The DT man NN that WDT keeps VVZ the DT store NN is VBZ a DT friend NN of IN mine NN , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT and CC you PP can MD be VB pretty RB near RB comfortable JJ on IN his PP$ counter NN . SENT Got VVD any DT Blankets NNS . SENT I PP had VHD no DT blankets NNS . SENT Looking VVG for IN a DT bed NN . SENT inquired VVD the DT American JJ drummer NN , , now RB arriving VVG . SENT Yes UH , , he's NNS looking VVG for IN a DT bed NN , , answered VVD the DT voice NN of IN Steve NP behind IN him PP . SENT Seems VVZ a DT waste NN of IN time NN , , observed VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT He PP looked VVD thoughtfully RB from IN one CD bed NN to TO another DT . SENT I PP didn't VVD know VV I'd NP have VH to TO lay VV over RP here RB . SENT Well RB , , I PP have VHP sat VVN up RP before RB . SENT This DT one's NNS mine NN , , said VVD the DT drummer NN , , sitting VVG down RP on IN it PP . SENT Half's NP plenty RB enough JJ room NN for IN me PP . SENT You're NP cert'nly RB mighty JJ kind NN , , said VVD the DT cowpuncher NN . SENT But CC I'd NP not RB think VVP o NN disconveniencing VVG yu NP . SENT That's NP nothing NN . SENT The DT other JJ half NN is VBZ yours NNS . SENT Turn VV in IN right RB now RB if IN you PP feel VVP like IN it PP . SENT No UH . SENT I PP don't VVD reckon VV I'll NP turn VV in IN right RB now RB . SENT Better RBR keep VV your PP$ bed NN to TO yourself PP . SENT See VV here RB , , urged VVD the DT drummer NN , , if IN I PP take VVP you PP I'm NN safe JJ from IN drawing VVG some DT party NN I PP might MD not RB care VV so RB much RB about RB . SENT This DT here RB sleeping VVG proposition NN is VBZ a DT lottery NN . SENT Well RB , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ and CC his PP$ hesitation NN was VBD truly RB masterly JJ , , if IN you PP put VVP it PP that IN way NN I PP do VVP put VV it PP that IN way NN . SENT Why WRB , , you're NNS clean JJ . SENT You've NP had VHD a DT shave VV right RB now RB . SENT You PP turn VVP in IN when WRB you PP feel VVP inclined JJ , , old JJ man NN . SENT I PP ain't VVD retiring VVG just RB yet RB . SENT The DT drummer NN had VHD struck VVN a DT slightly RB false JJ note NN in IN these DT last JJ remarks NNS . SENT He PP should MD not RB have VH said VVD old JJ man NN . SENT Until IN this DT I PP had VHD thought VVN him PP merely RB an DT amiable JJ person NN who WP wished VVD to TO do VV a DT favor NN . SENT But CC old JJ man NN came VVD in IN wrong JJ . SENT It PP had VHD a DT hateful JJ taint NN of IN his PP$ profession NN . SENT the DT being VBG too RB soon RB with IN everybody NN , , the DT celluloid NN good JJ fellowship NN that WDT passes VVZ for IN ivory NN with IN nine CD in IN ten CD of IN the DT city NN crowd NN . SENT But CC not RB so RB with IN the DT sons NNS of IN the DT sagebrush NN . SENT They PP live VVP nearer JJR nature NN , , and CC they PP know VVP better JJR . SENT But CC the DT Virginian JJ blandly RB accepted VVN old JJ man NN from IN his PP$ victim NN . SENT he PP had VHD a DT game NN to TO play VV . SENT Well RB , , I PP cert'nly RB thank VVP yu NP , , he PP said VVD . SENT After IN a DT while IN I'll NP take VVP advantage NN of IN your PP$ kind NN offer NN . SENT I PP was VBD surprised VVN . SENT Possession NN being VBG nine CD points NNS of IN the DT law NN , , it PP seemed VVD his PP$ very JJ chance NN to TO intrench VV himself PP in IN the DT bed NN . SENT But CC the DT cow NN puncher NN had VHD planned VVN a DT campaign NN needing VVG no DT intrenchments NNS . SENT Moreover RB , , going VVG to TO bed NN before IN nine CD o'clock RB upon IN the DT first JJ evening NN in IN many JJ weeks NNS that IN a DT town's NNS resources NNS were VBD open JJ to TO you PP , , would MD be VB a DT dull JJ proceeding NN . SENT Our PP$ entire JJ company NN , , drummer NN and CC all RB , , now RB walked VVD over RP to TO the DT store NN , , and CC here RB my PP$ sleeping NN arrangements NNS were VBD made VVN easily RB . SENT This DT store NN was VBD the DT cleanest JJS place NN and CC the DT best JJS in IN Medicine NP Bow NP , , and CC would MD have VH been VBN a DT good JJ store NN anywhere RB , , offering VVG a DT multitude NN of IN things NNS for IN sale NN , , and CC kept VVD by IN a DT very RB civil JJ proprietor NN . SENT He PP bade VVD me PP make VV myself PP at IN home NN , , and CC placed VVD both DT of IN his PP$ counters NNS at IN my PP$ disposal NN . SENT Upon IN the DT grocery NN side NN there RB stood VVD a DT cheese NN too RB large JJ and CC strong JJ to TO sleep VV near IN comfortably RB , , and CC I PP therefore RB chose VVD the DT dry JJ goods NNS side NN . SENT Here RB thick JJ quilts NNS were VBD unrolled VVN for IN me PP , , to TO make VV it PP soft JJ . SENT and CC no DT condition NN was VBD placed VVN upon IN me PP , , further JJR than IN that IN I PP should MD remove VV my PP$ boots NNS , , because IN the DT quilts NNS were VBD new JJ , , and CC clean VV , , and CC for IN sale NN . SENT So RB now RB my PP$ rest NN was VBD assured VVN . SENT Not RB an DT anxiety NN remained VVD in IN my PP$ thoughts NNS . SENT These DT therefore RB turned VVN themselves PP wholly RB to TO the DT other JJ man's NN bed NN , , and CC how WRB he PP was VBD going VVG to TO lose VV it PP . SENT I PP think VVP that IN Steve NP was VBD more RBR curious JJ even RB than IN myself PP . SENT Time NN was VBD on IN the DT wing NN . SENT His PP$ bet NN must MD be VB decided VVN , , and CC the DT drinks NNS enjoyed VVD . SENT He PP stood VVD against IN the DT grocery NN counter NN , , contemplating VVG the DT Virginian JJ . SENT But CC it PP was VBD to TO me PP that IN he PP spoke VVD . SENT The DT Virginian JJ , , however RB , , listened VVD to TO every DT word NN . SENT Your PP$ first JJ visit NN to TO this DT country NN . SENT I PP told VVD him PP yes RB . SENT How WRB do VVP you PP like IN it PP . SENT I PP expected VVD to TO like VV it PP very RB much RB . SENT How WRB does VVZ the DT climate NN strike VV you PP . SENT I PP thought VVD the DT climate NN was VBD fine JJ . SENT Makes VVZ a DT man NN thirsty JJ though RB . SENT This DT was VBD the DT sub NN current NN which WDT the DT Virginian JJ plainly RB looked VVN for IN . SENT But CC he PP , , like IN Steve NP , , addressed VVD himself PP to TO me PP . SENT Yes UH , , he PP put VVD in IN , , thirsty JJ while IN a DT man's NNS soft RB yet RB . SENT You'll JJ harden NN . SENT I PP guess VVP you'll RB find VV it PP a DT drier JJR country NN than IN you PP were VBD given VVN to TO expect VV , , said VVD Steve NP . SENT If IN your PP$ habits NNS have VHP been VBN frequent JJ that IN way NN , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT There's NP parts NNS of IN Wyoming NP , , pursued VVD Steve NP , , where WRB you'll NN go VV hours NNS and CC hours NNS before IN you'll NN see VVP a DT drop NN of IN wetness NN . SENT And CC if IN yu NP keep VV a DT thinkin NN about IN it PP , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , it'll JJ seem VVP like IN days NNS and CC days NNS . SENT Steve NP , , at IN this DT stroke NN , , gave VVD up RP , , and CC clapped VVD him PP on IN the DT shoulder NN with IN a DT joyous JJ chuckle NN . SENT You PP old JJ son NN of IN a DT . SENT he PP cried VVD affectionately RB . SENT Drinks NNS are VBP due RB now RB , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT My PP$ treat NN , , Steve NP . SENT But CC I PP reckon VVP your PP$ suspense NN will MD have VH to TO linger VV a DT while NN yet RB . SENT Thus RB they PP dropped VVD into IN direct JJ talk NN from IN that DT speech NN of IN the DT fourth JJ dimension NN where WRB they PP had VHD been VBN using VVG me PP for IN their PP$ telephone NN . SENT Any DT cyards NNS going VVG to TO night NN . SENT inquired VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT Stud VV and CC draw VV , , Steve NP told VVD him PP . SENT Strangers NNS playing VVG . SENT I PP think VVP I'd NP like VV to TO get VV into IN a DT game NN for IN a DT while NN , , said VVD the DT Southerner JJR . SENT Strangers NNS , , yu NP say VVP . SENT And CC then RB , , before IN quitting VVG the DT store NN , , he PP made VVD his PP$ toilet NN for IN this DT little JJ hand NN at IN poker NN . SENT It PP was VBD a DT simple JJ preparation NN . SENT He PP took VVD his PP$ pistol NN from IN its PP$ holster NN , , examined VVD it PP , , then RB shoved VVD it PP between IN his PP$ overalls NNS and CC his PP$ shirt NN in IN front NN , , and CC pulled VVD his PP$ waistcoat NN over IN it PP . SENT He PP might MD have VH been VBN combing VVG his PP$ hair NN for IN all PDT the DT attention NN any DT one NN paid VVD to TO this DT , , except IN myself PP . SENT Then RB the DT two CD friends NNS went VVD out RP , , and CC I PP bethought VVD me PP of IN that DT epithet NN which WDT Steve NP again RB had VHD used VVN to TO the DT Virginian JJ as IN he PP clapped VVD him PP on IN the DT shoulder NN . SENT Clearly RB this DT wild JJ country NN spoke VVD a DT language NN other JJ than IN mine NN the DT word NN here RB was VBD a DT term NN of IN endearment NN . SENT Such JJ was VBD my PP$ conclusion NN . SENT The DT drummers NNS had VHD finished VVN their PP$ dealings NNS with IN the DT proprietor NN , , and CC they PP were VBD gossiping VVG together RB in IN a DT knot NN by IN the DT door NN as IN the DT Virginian JJ passed VVN out RP . SENT See VV you PP later RBR , , old JJ man NN . SENT This DT was VBD the DT American JJ drummer NN accosting VVG his PP$ prospective JJ bed NN fellow NN . SENT Oh UH , , yes UH , , returned VVD the DT bed NN fellow NN , , and CC was VBD gone VVN . SENT The DT American NP drummer NN winked VVD triumphantly RB at IN his PP$ brethren NNS . SENT He's NP all RB right RB , , he PP observed VVD , , jerking VVG a DT thumb NN after IN the DT Virginian JJ . SENT He's NNS easy JJ . SENT You PP got VVD to TO know VV him PP to TO work VV him PP . SENT That's NNS all RB . SENT Und NN vat NN is VBZ your PP$ point NN . SENT inquired VVD the DT German JJ drummer NN . SENT Point NN is VBZ he'll RB not RB take VV any DT goods NNS off IN you PP or CC me PP . SENT but CC he's NNS going VVG to TO talk VV up RP the DT killer NN to TO any DT consumptive NN he PP runs VVZ across RP . SENT I PP ain't VVD done VVN with IN him PP yet RB . SENT Say VV , , he PP now RB addressed VVD the DT proprietor NN , , what's NP her PP$ name NN . SENT Whose WP$ name NN . 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SENT but CC saving VVG its PP$ price NN , , I PP found VVD no DT complaint NN to TO make VV of IN it PP . SENT Through IN folding JJ doors NNS I PP passed VVD from IN the DT bar NN proper JJ with IN its PP$ bottles NNS and CC elk NNS head VVP back RB to TO the DT hall NN with IN its PP$ various JJ tables NNS . SENT I PP saw VVD a DT man NN sliding VVG cards NNS from IN a DT case NN , , and CC across IN the DT table NN from IN him PP another DT man NN laying VVG counters NNS down RB . SENT Near RB by IN was VBD a DT second JJ dealer NN pulling VVG cards NNS from IN the DT bottom NN of IN a DT pack NN , , and CC opposite IN him PP a DT solemn JJ old JJ rustic NN piling VVG and CC changing VVG coins NNS upon IN the DT cards NNS which WDT lay VVP already RB exposed VVN . SENT But CC now RB I PP heard VVD a DT voice NN that WDT drew VVD my PP$ eyes NNS to TO the DT far JJ corner NN of IN the DT room NN . SENT Why WRB didn't JJ you PP stay VVP in IN Arizona NP . SENT Harmless JJ looking VVG words NNS as IN I PP write VVP them PP down RB here RB . SENT Yet RB at IN the DT sound NN of IN them PP I PP noticed VVD the DT eyes NNS of IN the DT others NNS directed VVD to TO that DT corner NN . SENT What WP answer NN was VBD given VVN to TO them PP I PP did VVD not RB hear VV , , nor CC did VVD I PP see VVP who WP spoke VVD . SENT Then RB came VVD another DT remark NN . SENT Well RB , , Arizona's NP no DT place NN for IN amatures NNS . SENT This DT time NN the DT two CD card NN dealers NNS that IN I PP stood VVD near JJ began VVD to TO give VV a DT part NN of IN their PP$ attention NN to TO the DT group NN that WDT sat VVD in IN the DT corner NN . SENT There EX was VBD in IN me PP a DT desire NN to TO leave VV this DT room NN . SENT So RB far RB my PP$ hours NNS at IN Medicine NP Bow NP had VHD seemed VVN to TO glide VV beneath IN a DT sunshine NN of IN merriment NN , , of IN easy JJ going VVG jocularity NN . SENT This DT was VBD suddenly RB gone VVN , , like IN the DT wind NN changing VVG to TO north NN in IN the DT middle NN of IN a DT warm JJ day NN . SENT But CC I PP stayed VVD , , being VBG ashamed JJ to TO go VV . SENT Five CD or CC six CD players NNS sat VVD over RP in IN the DT corner NN at IN a DT round NN table NN where WRB counters NNS were VBD piled VVN . SENT Their PP$ eyes NNS were VBD close JJ upon IN their PP$ cards NNS , , and CC one PP seemed VVD to TO be VB dealing VVG a DT card NN at IN a DT time NN to TO each DT , , with IN pauses NNS and CC betting VVG between IN . SENT Steve NP was VBD there RB and CC the DT Virginian JJ . SENT the DT others NNS were VBD new JJ faces NNS . SENT No DT place NN for IN amatures NNS , , repeated VVD the DT voice NN . SENT and CC now RB I PP saw VVD that IN it PP was VBD the DT dealer's NNS . SENT There EX was VBD in IN his PP$ countenance NN the DT same JJ ugliness NN that IN his PP$ words NNS conveyed VVD . SENT Who's NNS that IN talkin NN . SENT said VVD one CD of IN the DT men NNS near IN me PP , , in IN a DT low JJ voice NN . SENT Trampas NNS . SENT What's NP he PP . SENT Cow NN puncher NN , , bronco NN buster NN , , tin NN horn NN , , most JJS anything NN . SENT Who's NP he PP talkin NN at IN . SENT Think VVP it's NNS the DT black JJ headed VVN guy NN he's NNS talking VVG at IN . SENT That DT ain't NN supposed VVN to TO be VB safe JJ , , is VBZ it PP . SENT Guess NN we're NN all DT goin NP to TO find VV out RP in IN a DT few JJ minutes NNS . SENT Been VBN trouble JJ between IN em NN . SENT They've NP not RB met VVD before RB . SENT Trampas NP don't NP enjoy VVP losin NN to TO a DT stranger NN . SENT Fello's NNS from IN Arizona NP , , yu NP say VVP . SENT No UH . SENT Virginia NP . SENT He's NP recently RB back RB from IN havin NN a DT look NN at IN Arizona NP . SENT Went VVD down RB there RB last JJ year NN for IN a DT change NN . 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SENT It PP was VBD now RB the DT Virginian's NP turn NN to TO bet VV , , or CC leave VV the DT game NN , , and CC he PP did VVD not RB speak VV at IN once RB . SENT Therefore RB Trampas NP spoke VVD . SENT Your PP$ bet NN , , you PP son NN of IN a DT . SENT The DT Virginian's NP pistol NN came VVD out RP , , and CC his PP$ hand NN lay VVD on IN the DT table NN , , holding VVG it PP unaimed JJ . SENT And CC with IN a DT voice NN as IN gentle JJ as IN ever RB , , the DT voice NN that WDT sounded VVD almost RB like IN a DT caress NN , , but CC drawling VVG a DT very RB little JJ more JJR than IN usual JJ , , so RB that IN there EX was VBD almost RB a DT space NN between IN each DT word NN , , he PP issued VVD his PP$ orders NNS to TO the DT man NN Trampas NNS . SENT When WRB you PP call VVP me PP that IN , , Smile NN . SENT And CC he PP looked VVD at IN Trampas NP across IN the DT table NN . SENT Yes UH , , the DT voice NN was VBD gentle JJ . SENT But CC in IN my PP$ ears NNS it PP seemed VVD as RB if IN somewhere RB the DT bell NN of IN death NN was VBD ringing VVG . SENT and CC silence NN , , like IN a DT stroke NN , , fell VVD on IN the DT large JJ room NN . SENT All DT men NNS present JJ , , as RB if IN by IN some DT magnetic JJ current NN , , had VHD become VVN aware JJ of IN this DT crisis NN . SENT In IN my PP$ ignorance NN , , and CC the DT total JJ stoppage NN of IN my PP$ thoughts NNS , , I PP stood VVD stock NN still RB , , and CC noticed VVD various JJ people NNS crouching VVG , , or CC shifting VVG their PP$ positions NNS . SENT Sit VV quiet JJ , , said VVD the DT dealer NN , , scornfully RB to TO the DT man NN near IN me PP . SENT Can't NP you PP see VVP he PP don't NN want VVP to TO push VV trouble NN . SENT He PP has VHZ handed VVN Trampas NP the DT choice NN to TO back VV down RP or CC draw VV his PP$ steel NN . SENT Then RB , , with IN equal JJ suddenness NN and CC ease VV , , the DT room NN came VVD out RP of IN its PP$ strangeness NN . SENT Voices NNS and CC cards NNS , , the DT click NN of IN chips NNS , , the DT puff NN of IN tobacco NN , , glasses NNS lifted VVD to TO drink VV , , this DT level NN of IN smooth JJ relaxation NN hinted VVD no RB more RBR plainly RB of IN what WP lay VVD beneath IN than IN does VVZ the DT surface NN tell VV the DT depth NN of IN the DT sea NN . SENT For IN Trampas NP had VHD made VVN his PP$ choice NN . SENT And CC that DT choice NN was VBD not RB to TO draw VV his PP$ steel NN . SENT If IN it PP was VBD knowledge NN that IN he PP sought VVD , , he PP had VHD found VVN it PP , , and CC no DT mistake NN . SENT We PP heard VVD no DT further JJR reference NN to TO what WP he PP had VHD been VBN pleased VVN to TO style NN amatures NNS . SENT In IN no DT company NN would MD the DT black JJ headed VVN man NN who WP had VHD visited VVN Arizona NP be VB rated VVN a DT novice NN at IN the DT cool JJ art NN of IN self NN preservation NN . SENT One CD doubt NN remained VVD . SENT what WP kind NN of IN a DT man NN was VBD Trampas NP . SENT A DT public NN back RB down RB is VBZ an DT unfinished JJ thing NN , , for IN some DT natures NNS at IN least JJS . SENT I PP looked VVD at IN his PP$ face NN , , and CC thought VVD it PP sullen JJ , , but CC tricky JJ rather RB than IN courageous JJ . SENT Something NN had VHD been VBN added VVN to TO my PP$ knowledge NN also RB Once RB again RB I PP had VHD heard VVN applied VVN to TO the DT Virginian JJ that IN epithet NN which WDT Steve NP so RB freely RB used VVN . SENT The DT same JJ words NNS , , identical JJ to TO the DT letter NN . SENT But CC this DT time NN they PP had VHD produced VVN a DT pistol NN . SENT When WRB you PP call VVP me PP that IN , , SMILE NN . SENT So RB I PP perceived VVD a DT new JJ example NN of IN the DT old JJ truth NN , , that IN the DT letter NN means VVZ nothing NN until IN the DT spirit NN gives VVZ it PP life NN . SENT Chapter NP III NP . SENT Steve NP Treats VVZ It PP was VBD for IN several JJ minutes NNS , , I PP suppose VVP , , that IN I PP stood VVD drawing VVG these DT silent JJ morals NNS . SENT No DT man NN occupied VVD himself PP with IN me PP . SENT Quiet JJ voices NNS , , and CC games NNS of IN chance NN , , and CC glasses NNS lifted VVN to TO drink VV , , continued VVD to TO be VB the DT peaceful JJ order NN of IN the DT night NN . SENT And CC into IN my PP$ thoughts NNS broke VVD the DT voice NN of IN that DT card NN dealer NN who WP had VHD already RB spoken VVN so RB sagely RB . SENT He PP also RB took VVD his PP$ turn NN at IN moralizing VVG . SENT What WP did VVD I PP tell VV you PP . SENT he PP remarked VVD to TO the DT man NN for IN whom WP he PP continued VVD to TO deal VV , , and CC who WP continued VVD to TO lose VV money NN to TO him PP , , Tell VV me PP when WRB . SENT Didn't NP I PP tell VVP you PP he'd VV not RB shoot VV . SENT the DT dealer NN pursued VVN with IN complacence NN . SENT You PP got VVD ready JJ to TO dodge VV . SENT You PP had VHD no DT call NN to TO be VB concerned VVN . SENT He's NP not RB the DT kind NN a DT man NN need MD feel VV anxious JJ about RB . SENT The DT player NN looked VVD over RP at IN the DT Virginian JJ , , doubtfully RB . SENT Well RB , , he PP said VVD , , I PP don't VVD know VV what WP you PP folks NNS call VVP a DT dangerous JJ man NN . SENT Not RB him PP . SENT exclaimed VVN the DT dealer NN with IN admiration NN . SENT He's NP a DT brave JJ man NN . SENT That's NNS different JJ . SENT The DT player NN seemed VVD to TO follow VV this DT reasoning NN no RB better RBR than IN I PP did VVD . SENT It's NP not RB a DT brave JJ man NN that's NNS dangerous JJ , , continued VVD the DT dealer NN . SENT It's NP the DT cowards NNS that WDT scare VVP me PP . SENT He PP paused VVD that IN this DT might MD sink VV home NN . SENT Fello NP came VVD in IN here RB las NNS Toosday NP , , he PP went VVD on RP . SENT He PP got VVD into IN some DT misunderstanding NN about IN the DT drinks NNS . SENT Well RB , , sir NN , , before IN we PP could MD put VV him PP out RP of IN business NN , , he'd NN hurt VVD two CD perfectly RB innocent JJ onlookers NNS . SENT They'd NP no RB more JJR to TO do VV with IN it PP than IN you PP have VHP , , the DT dealer NN explained VVD to TO me PP . SENT Were VBD they PP badly RB hurt VVN . SENT I PP asked VVD . SENT One CD of IN em NN was VBD . SENT He's NP died VVD since IN . SENT What WP became VVD of IN the DT man NN . SENT Why WRB , , we PP put VVD him PP out RP of IN business NN , , I PP told VVD you PP . SENT He PP died VVD that DT night NN . 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SENT they PP inquired VVD curiously RB of IN each DT other JJ . SENT And CC upon IN learning VVG the DT great JJ novelty NN of IN the DT event NN , , they PP clustered VVN with IN silence NN intense JJ outside IN the DT door NN where WRB the DT Virginian JJ had VHD gone VVN in RP . SENT We PP heard VVD the DT voice NN of IN the DT drummer NN , , cautioning VVG his PP$ bed NN fellow NN . SENT Don't JJ trip NN over IN the DT Killer NP , , he PP was VBD saying VVG . SENT The DT Prince NP of IN Wales NP barked VVD his PP$ shin NN just RB now RB . SENT It PP seemed VVD my PP$ English JJ clothes NNS had VHD earned VVN me PP this DT title NN . SENT The DT boots NNS of IN the DT Virginian JJ were VBD next RB heard VVN to TO drop VV . SENT Can MD yu NP make VV out RP what WP he's NNS at IN . SENT whispered VVN Steve NP . SENT He PP was VBD plainly RB undressing VVG . 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SENT But CC I PP was VBD as RB hot JJ as IN July NP by IN the DT time NN we PP had VHD him PP safe JJ in IN harness NN , , or CC , , rather RB , , unsafe JJ in IN harness NN . SENT For IN Buck NP , , in IN the DT mysterious JJ language NN of IN horses NNS , , now RB taught VVD wickedness NN to TO his PP$ side NN partner NN , , and CC about IN eleven NN o'clock RB they PP laid VVD their PP$ evil JJ heads NNS together RB and CC decided VVD to TO break VV our PP$ necks NNS . SENT We PP were VBD passing VVG , , I PP have VHP said VVD , , through IN a DT range NN of IN demi NP mountains NNS . SENT It PP was VBD a DT little JJ country NN where WRB trees NNS grew VVD , , water NN ran VVD , , and CC the DT plains NNS were VBD shut VVN out RP for IN a DT while NN . SENT The DT road NN had VHD steep JJ places NNS in IN it PP , , and CC places NNS here RB and CC there RB where WRB you PP could MD fall VV off RP and CC go VV bounding VVG to TO the DT bottom NN among IN stones NNS . 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SENT No UH , , I PP said VVD , , as IN my PP$ hat NN flew VVD off RP . SENT Help NN was VBD too RB far RB away RB to TO do VV anything NN for IN us PP . SENT We PP passed VVD scathless JJ through IN a DT part NN of IN the DT cattle NNS , , I PP saw VVD their PP$ horns NNS and CC backs NNS go VVP by IN . SENT Some DT earth NN crumbled VVD , , and CC we PP plunged VVD downward RB into IN water NN rocking VVG among IN stones NNS , , and CC upward RB again RB through IN some DT more RBR crumbling VVG earth NN . SENT I PP heard VVD a DT crash NN , , and CC saw VVD my PP$ trunk NN landing NN in IN the DT stream NN . SENT She's NNS safer JJR there RB , , said VVD the DT trustworthy JJ man NN . SENT True UH , , I PP said VVD . SENT We'll NP go VVP back RB for IN her PP , , said VVD he PP , , with IN his PP$ eye NN on IN the DT horses NNS and CC his PP$ foot NN on IN the DT crippled JJ brake NN . SENT A DT dry JJ gully NN was VBD coming VVG , , and CC no DT room NN to TO turn VV . SENT The DT farther RBR side JJ of IN it PP was VBD terraced VVN with IN rock NN . SENT We PP should MD simply RB fall VV backward RB , , if IN we PP did VVD not RB fall VV forward RB first JJ . SENT He PP steered VVD the DT horses NNS straight RB over RB , , and CC just RB at IN the DT bottom NN swung VVD them PP , , with IN astonishing JJ skill NN , , to TO the DT right NN along IN the DT hard RB baked VVN mud NN . SENT They PP took VVD us PP along IN the DT bed NN up RB to TO the DT head NN of IN the DT gully NN , , and CC through IN a DT thicket NN of IN quaking VVG asps NNS . SENT The DT light JJ trees NNS bent JJ beneath IN our PP$ charge NN and CC bastinadoed VVD the DT wagon NN as IN it PP went VVD over IN them PP . SENT But CC their PP$ branches NNS enmeshed VVD the DT horses NNS legs NNS , , and CC we PP came VVD to TO a DT harmless JJ standstill NN among IN a DT bower NN of IN leaves NNS . SENT I PP looked VVD at IN the DT trustworthy JJ man NN , , and CC smiled VVD vaguely RB . SENT He PP considered VVD me PP for IN a DT moment NN . SENT I PP reckon VVP , , said VVD he PP , , you're NN feelin NN about RB halfway RB between IN Oh NP , , Lord NP . SENT and CC Thank VV God NP . SENT That's NNS quite RB it PP , , said VVD I PP , , as IN he PP got VVD down RP on IN the DT ground NN . SENT Nothing's NP broke VVD , , said VVD he PP , , after IN a DT searching VVG examination NN . SENT And CC he PP indulged VVD in IN a DT true JJ Virginian JJ expletive NN . SENT Gentlemen NNS , , hush NN . SENT he PP murmured VVD gently RB , , looking VVG at IN me PP with IN his PP$ grave JJ eyes NNS . SENT one CD time NN I PP got VVD pretty RB near RB scared VVN . SENT You PP , , Buck NP , , he PP continued VVD , , some DT folks NNS would MD beat VV you PP now RB till IN yu'd NN be VB uncertain JJ whether IN yu NP was VBD a DT hawss NN or CC a DT railroad NN accident NN . 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SENT Buck NP would MD now RB behave VV himself PP as IN a DT horse NN should MD for IN probably RB two CD months NNS . SENT They PP are VBP just RB like IN humans NNS , , the DT Virginian JJ concluded VVD . SENT Several JJ cow NN boys NNS arrived VVD on IN a DT gallop NN to TO find VV how WRB many JJ pieces NNS of IN us PP were VBD left VVN . SENT We PP returned VVD down RP the DT hill NN . SENT and CC when WRB we PP reached VVD my PP$ trunk NN , , it PP was VBD surprising JJ to TO see VV the DT distance NN that IN our PP$ runaway JJ had VHD covered VVN . SENT My PP$ hat NN was VBD also RB found VVN , , and CC we PP continued VVD on IN our PP$ way NN . SENT Buck NN and CC Muggins NN were VBD patterns NNS of IN discretion NN through IN else JJ rest NN of IN the DT mountains NNS . SENT I PP thought VVD when WRB we PP camped VVD this DT night NN that IN it PP was VBD strange JJ Buck NP should MD be VB again RB allowed VVN to TO graze VV at IN large JJ , , instead RB of IN being VBG tied VVN to TO a DT rope NN while IN we PP slept VVD . SENT But CC this DT was VBD my PP$ ignorance NN . SENT With IN the DT hard JJ work NN that IN he PP was VBD gallantly RB doing VVG , , the DT horse NN needed VVD more JJR pasture NN than IN a DT rope's JJ length NN would MD permit VV him PP to TO find VV . SENT Therefore RB he PP went VVD free JJ , , and CC in IN the DT morning NN gave VVD us PP but CC little JJ trouble NN in IN catching VVG him PP . SENT We PP crossed VVD a DT river NN in IN the DT forenoon NN , , and CC far RB to TO the DT north NN of IN us PP we PP saw VVD the DT Bow NP Leg NN Mountains NP , , pale JJ in IN the DT bright JJ sun NN . SENT Sunk VVN Creek NP flowed VVD from IN their PP$ western JJ side NN , , and CC our PP$ two CD hundred CD and CC sixty CD three CD miles NNS began VVD to TO grow VV a DT small JJ thing NN in IN my PP$ eyes NNS . SENT Buck NN and CC Muggins NN , , I PP think VVP , , knew VVD perfectly RB that IN to TO morrow NN would MD see VV them PP home NN . SENT They PP recognized VVD this DT region NN . SENT and CC once RB they PP turned VVD off RP at IN a DT fork NN in IN the DT road NN . SENT The DT Virginian JJ pulled VVD them PP back RB rather RB sharply RB . SENT Want VVP to TO go VV back RB to TO Balaam's NP . SENT he PP inquired VVD of IN them PP . SENT I PP thought VVD you PP had VHD more JJR sense NN . SENT I PP asked VVD , , Who WP was VBD Balaam NP . SENT A DT maltreater NN of IN hawsses NNS , , replied VVD the DT cowpuncher NN . SENT His PP$ ranch NN is VBZ on IN Butte NP Creek NP oveh NP yondeh NP . SENT And CC he PP pointed VVD to TO where WRB the DT diverging VVG road NN melted VVN into IN space NN . SENT The DT Judge NP bought VVD Buck NP and CC Muggins NN from IN him PP in IN the DT spring NN . SENT So RB he PP maltreats VVZ horses NNS . SENT I PP repeated VVD . SENT That's NP the DT word NN all RB through IN this DT country NN . SENT A DT man NN that WDT will MD do VV what WP they PP claim VVP Balaam NP does VVZ to TO a DT hawss NN when WRB he's NNS mad JJ , , ain't JJ fit NN to TO be VB called VVN human JJ . SENT The DT Virginian JJ told VVD me PP some DT particulars NNS . SENT Oh UH . SENT I PP almost RB screamed VVD at IN the DT horror NN of IN it PP , , and CC again RB , , Oh UH . SENT He'd JJ have VHP prob'ly RB done VVN that IN to TO Buck NP as RB soon RB as IN he PP stopped VVD runnin NN away RB . SENT If IN I PP caught VVD a DT man NN doin NN that IN We PP were VBD interrupted VVN by IN a DT sedate JJ looking VVG traveller NN riding VVG upon IN an DT equally RB sober JJ horse NN . SENT Mawnin NP , , Taylor NP , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , pulling VVG up RP for IN gossip NN . SENT Ain't NP you PP strayed VVD off RP your PP$ range NN pretty RB far RB . SENT You're NP a DT nice JJ one NN . SENT replied VVD Mr NP . SENT Taylor NP , , stopping VVG his PP$ horse NN and CC smiling VVG amiably RB . SENT Tell VV me PP something NN I PP don't VVD know VV , , retorted VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT Hold VV up RP a DT man NN at IN cards NNS and CC rob VV him PP , , pursued VVN Mr NP . SENT Taylor NP . SENT Oh UH , , the DT news NN has VHZ got VVN ahead RB of IN you PP . SENT Trampas NP has VHZ been VBN hyeh JJ explainin NN , , has VHZ he PP . SENT said VVD the DT Virginian JJ with IN a DT grin NN . SENT Was VBD that IN your PP$ victim's JJ name NN . SENT said VVD Mr NP . SENT Taylor NP , , facetiously RB . SENT No UH , , it PP wasn't VVD him PP that RB brought VVD the DT news NN . SENT Say VV , , what WP did VVD you PP do VVP , , anyway RB . SENT So IN that DT thing NN has VHZ got VVN around RP , , murmured VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT Well RB , , it PP wasn't VVD worth JJ such JJ wide JJ repawtin NN . SENT And CC he PP gave VVD the DT simple JJ facts NNS to TO Taylor NP , , while IN I PP sat VVD wondering VVG at IN the DT contagious JJ powers NNS of IN Rumor NN . SENT Here RB , , through IN this DT voiceless JJ land NN , , this DT desert NN , , this DT vacuum NN , , it PP had VHD spread VVN like IN a DT change NN of IN weather NN . SENT Any DT news NN up IN your PP$ way NN . SENT the DT Virginian JJ concluded VVD . SENT Importance NN came VVD into IN Mr NP . SENT Taylor's NP countenance NN . SENT Bear NP Creek NP is VBZ going VVG to TO build VV a DT schoolhouse NN , , said VVD he PP . SENT Goodness NN gracious JJ . SENT drawled VVN the DT Virginian JJ . SENT What's NNS that IN for IN . SENT Now RB Mr NP . SENT Taylor NP had VHD been VBN married VVN for IN some DT years NNS . SENT To TO educate VV the DT offspring NN of IN Bear NP Creek NP , , he PP answered VVD with IN pride NN . SENT Offspring NNS of IN Bear NP Creek NP , , the DT Virginian JJ meditatively RB repeated VVN . SENT I PP don't VVD remember VV noticin NN much JJ offspring NN . SENT There EX was VBD some DT white JJ tail NN deer NN , , and CC a DT right JJ smart JJ o NN jack NN rabbits NNS . SENT The DT Swintons NPS have VHP moved VVN up RP from IN Drybone NP , , said VVD Mr NP . SENT Taylor NP , , always RB seriously RB . SENT They PP found VVD it PP no DT place NN for IN young JJ children NNS . SENT And CC there's NP Uncle NP Carmody NP with IN six CD , , and CC Ben NP Dow NP . SENT And CC Westfall NP has VHZ become VVN a DT family NN man NN , , and CC Jim NP Westfall NP . SENT exclaimed VVN the DT Virginian JJ . SENT Him PP a DT fam'ly JJ man NN . SENT Well RB , , if IN this DT hyeh NP Territory NP is VBZ goin NP to TO get VV full JJ o'fam JJ ly NP men NNS and CC empty JJ o NN game NN , , I PP believe VVP I'll NP Get VV married JJ yourself PP , , suggested VVD Mr NP . SENT Taylor NP . SENT Me PP . SENT I PP ain't VVD near RB reached VVN the DT marriageable JJ age NN . SENT No RB , , seh NP . SENT But CC Uncle NP Hughey NP has VHZ got VVN there RB at IN last JJ , , yu NP know VVP . SENT Uncle NP Hughey NP . SENT shouted VVD Mr NP . SENT Taylor NP . SENT He PP had VHD not RB heard VVN this DT . SENT Rumor NN is VBZ very RB capricious JJ . SENT Therefore RB the DT Virginian JJ told VVD him PP , , and CC the DT family NN man NN rocked VVN in IN his PP$ saddle NN . SENT Build VV your PP$ schoolhouse NN , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT Uncle NP Hughey NP has VHZ qualified VVN himself PP to TO subscribe VV to TO all DT such JJ propositions NNS . SENT Got VVD your PP$ eye NN on IN a DT schoolmarm NN . SENT Chapter NN V NN . SENT Enter VV The DT Woman NP We PP are VBP taking VVG steps NNS , , said VVD Mr NP . SENT Taylor NP . SENT Bear NP Creek NP ain't NN going VVG to TO be VB hasty JJ about IN a DT schoolmarm NN . SENT Sure RB , , assented VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT The DT children NNS wouldn't NN want VVP yu NP to TO hurry VV . SENT But CC Mr NP . SENT Taylor NP was VBD , , as IN I PP have VHP indicated VVN , , a DT serious JJ family NN man NN . SENT The DT problem NN of IN educating VVG his PP$ children NNS could MD appear VV to TO him PP in IN no DT light NN except IN a DT sober JJ one CD . SENT Bear NP Creek NP , , he PP said VVD , , don't NNS want VVP the DT experience NN they PP had VHD over IN at IN Calef NP . SENT We PP must MD not RB hire VV an DT ignoramus NN . SENT Sure JJ . SENT assented VVN the DT Virginian JJ again RB . SENT Nor CC we PP don't NN want VVP no RB gad VV a DT way NN flirt NN , , said VVD Mr NP . SENT Taylor NP . SENT She PP must MD keep VV her PP$ eyes NNS on IN the DT blackboa'd NN , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , gently RB . SENT Well RB , , we PP can MD wait VV till IN we PP get VVP a DT guaranteed JJ article NN , , said VVD Mr NP . SENT Taylor NP . SENT And CC that's NNS what WP we're NN going VVG to TO do VV . SENT It PP can't NN be VB this DT year NN , , and CC it PP needn't VVD to TO be VB . SENT None NN of IN the DT kids NNS is VBZ very RB old JJ , , and CC the DT schoolhouse NN has VHZ got VVN to TO be VB built VVN . SENT He PP now RB drew VVD a DT letter NN from IN his PP$ pocket NN , , and CC looked VVD at IN me PP . SENT Are VBP you PP acquainted VVN with IN Miss NP Mary NP Stark NP Wood NP of IN Bennington NP , , Vermont NP . SENT he PP inquired VVD . SENT I PP was VBD not RB acquainted VVN with IN her PP at IN this DT time NN . SENT She's NP one CD we PP are VBP thinking VVG of IN . SENT She's NP a DT correspondent NN with IN Mrs NN . SENT Balaam NP . SENT Taylor NP handed VVD me PP the DT letter NN . SENT She PP wrote VVD that IN to TO Mrs NN . SENT Balaam NP , , and CC Mrs NN . SENT Balaam NP said VVD the DT best JJS thing NN was VBD for IN to TO let VV me PP see VV it PP and CC judge VV for IN myself PP . SENT I'm NN taking VVG it PP back RB to TO Mrs NN . SENT Balaam NP . SENT Maybe RB you PP can MD give VV me PP your PP$ opinion NN how WRB it PP sizes VVZ up RP with IN the DT letters NNS they PP write VVP back RB East JJ . SENT The DT communication NN was VBD mainly RB of IN a DT business NN kind NN , , but CC also RB personal JJ , , and CC freely RB written VVN . SENT I PP do VVP not RB think VV that IN its PP$ writer NN expected VVD it PP to TO be VB exhibited VVN as IN a DT document NN . SENT The DT writer NN wished VVD very RB much RB that IN she PP could MD see VV the DT West NN . SENT But CC she PP could MD not RB gratify VV this DT desire NN merely RB for IN pleasure NN , , or CC she PP would MD long RB ago RB have VHP accepted VVN the DT kind NN invitation NN to TO visit VV Mrs NN . SENT Balaam's NP ranch NN . SENT Teaching NN school NN was VBD something NN she PP would MD like VV to TO do VV , , if IN she PP were VBD fitted VVN for IN it PP . SENT Since IN the DT mills NNS failed VVD the DT writer NN said VVD we PP have VHP all RB gone VVN to TO work VV and CC done VVN a DT lot NN of IN things NNS so IN that DT mother NN might MD keep VV on IN living VVG in IN the DT old JJ house NN . SENT Yes UH , , the DT salary NN would MD be VB a DT temptation NN . SENT But CC , , my PP$ dear RB , , isn't NP Wyoming NP bad JJ for IN the DT complexion NN . SENT And CC could MD I PP sue VV them PP if IN mine PP got VVD damaged VVN . SENT It PP is VBZ still RB admired VVN . SENT I PP could MD bring VV one CD male JJ witness NN At IN Least JJS to TO prove VV that IN . SENT Then RB the DT writer NN became VVD businesslike JJ again RB . SENT Even RB if IN she PP came VVD to TO feel VV that IN she PP could MD leave VV home NN , , she PP did VVD not RB at IN all DT know VVP that IN she PP could MD teach VV school NN . SENT Nor CC did VVD she PP think VVP it PP right JJ to TO accept VV a DT position NN in IN which WDT one PP had VHD had VHN no DT experience NN . SENT I PP do VVP love NN children NNS , , boys NNS especially RB , , she PP went VVD on RP . SENT My PP$ small JJ nephew NN and CC I PP get VVP on IN famously RB . SENT But CC imagine VV if IN a DT whole JJ benchful NN of IN boys NNS began VVD asking VVG me PP questions NNS that IN I PP couldn't NN answer NN . SENT What WP should MD I PP do VVP . SENT For IN one PP could MD not RB spank VV them PP all DT , , you PP know VVP . SENT And CC mother NN says VVZ that IN I PP ought MD not RB to TO teach VV anybody NN spelling NN , , because IN I PP leave VVP the DT U NP out RP of IN HONOR NN . SENT Altogether RB it PP was VBD a DT letter NN which WDT I PP could MD assure VV Mr NP . SENT Taylor NP sized VVD up RP very RB well RB with IN the DT letters NNS written VVN in IN my PP$ part NN of IN the DT United NP States NPS . SENT And CC it PP was VBD signed VVN , , Your PP$ very RB sincere JJ spinster NN , , Molly NP Stark NP Wood NP . SENT I PP never RB seen VVN Honor NP spelled VVN with IN a DT U NP , , said VVD Mr NP . SENT Taylor NP , , over IN whose WP$ not RB highly RB civilized JJ head NN certain JJ portions NNS of IN the DT letter NN had VHD lightly RB passed VVN . SENT I PP told VVD him PP that IN some DT old JJ fashioned VVN people NNS still RB wrote VVD the DT word NN so RB . SENT Either DT way NN would MD satisfy VV Bear NP Creek NP , , said VVD Mr NP . SENT Taylor NP , , if IN she's NNS otherwise RB up RB to TO requirements NNS . SENT The DT Virginian JJ was VBD now RB looking VVG over IN the DT letter NN musingly RB , , and CC with IN awakened VVN attention NN . SENT Your PP$ very RB sincere JJ spinster NN , , he PP read VVP aloud RB slowly RB . SENT I PP guess VVP that IN means NN she's NNS forty NN , , said VVD Taylor NP . SENT I PP reckon VVP she PP is VBZ about IN twenty CD , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT And CC again RB he PP fell VVD to TO musing VVG over IN the DT paper NN that IN he PP held VVD . SENT Her PP$ handwriting NN ain't NN like IN any DT I've NP saw NN , , pursued VVN Mr NP . SENT Taylor NP . SENT But CC Bear NP Creek NP would MD not RB object VV to TO that DT , , provided VVD she PP knows VVZ rithmetic JJ and CC George NP Washington NP , , and CC them PP kind NN of IN things NNS . SENT I PP expect VVP she PP is VBZ not RB an DT awful JJ sincere JJ spinster NN , , surmised VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , still RB looking VVG at IN the DT letter NN , , still RB holding VVG it PP as IN if IN it PP were VBD some DT token JJ . SENT Has VHZ any DT botanist NN set VVD down RB what WP the DT seed NN of IN love NN is VBZ . 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SENT It PP proved VVD , , however RB , , not RB alien JJ to TO his PP$ understanding NN , , as IN it PP was VBD alien JJ to TO Mr NP . SENT Taylor's NP . SENT We PP drove VVD onward RB , , a DT mile NN perhaps RB , , and CC then RB two CD . SENT He PP had VHD lately RB been VBN full JJ of IN words NNS , , but CC now RB he PP barely RB answered VVD me PP , , so RB that IN a DT silence NN fell VVD upon IN both DT of IN us PP . SENT It PP must MD have VH been VBN all DT of IN ten CD miles NNS that IN we PP had VHD driven VVN when WRB he PP spoke VVD of IN his PP$ own JJ accord NN . SENT Your PP$ real JJ spinster NN don't NN speak VVP of IN her PP$ lot NN that IN easy JJ , , he PP remarked VVD . SENT And CC presently RB he PP quoted VVD a DT phrase NN about IN the DT complexion NN , , Could MD I PP sue VV them PP if IN mine PP got VVD damaged VVN . SENT and CC he PP smiled VVD over RP this DT to TO himself PP , , shaking VVG his PP$ head NN . SENT What WP would MD she PP be VB doing VVG on IN Bear NP Creek NP . SENT he PP next RB said VVD . SENT And CC finally RB . SENT I PP reckon VVP that DT witness NN will MD detain VV her PP in IN Vermont NP . SENT And CC her PP$ mother'll NN keep VV livin NN at IN the DT old JJ house NN . SENT Thus RB did VVD the DT cow NN puncher NN deliver VV himself PP , , not RB knowing VVG at IN all DT that IN the DT seed NN had VHD floated VVN across IN wide JJ spaces NNS , , and CC was VBD biding VVG its PP$ time NN in IN his PP$ heart NN . SENT On IN the DT morrow NN we PP reached VVD Sunk VVN Creek NP . SENT Judge NP Henry's NP welcome NN and CC his PP$ wife's NNS would MD have VH obliterated VVN any DT hardships NNS that IN I PP had VHD endured VVN , , and CC I PP had VHD endured VVN none NN at IN all DT . SENT For IN a DT while IN I PP saw VVD little RB of IN the DT Virginian JJ . SENT He PP lapsed JJ into IN his PP$ native JJ way NN of IN addressing VVG me PP occasionally RB as IN seh NP a DT habit NN entirely RB repudiated VVD by IN this DT land NN of IN equality NN . SENT I PP was VBD sorry JJ . SENT Our PP$ common JJ peril NN during IN the DT runaway JJ of IN Buck NP and CC Muggins NN had VHD brought VVN us PP to TO a DT familiarity NN that IN I PP hoped VVD was VBD destined VVN to TO last VV . SENT But CC I PP think VVP that IN it PP would MD not RB have VH gone VVN farther RBR , , save VV for IN a DT certain JJ personage NN I PP must MD call VV her PP a DT personage NN . SENT And CC as IN I PP am VBP indebted JJ to TO her PP for IN gaining VVG me PP a DT friend NN whose WP$ prejudice NN against IN me PP might MD never RB have VH been VBN otherwise RB overcome VVN , , I PP shall MD tell VV you PP her PP$ little JJ story NN , , and CC how WRB her PP$ misadventures NNS and CC her PP$ fate NN came VVD to TO bring VV the DT Virginian JJ and CC me PP to TO an DT appreciation NN of IN one CD another DT . SENT Without IN her PP , , it PP is VBZ likely JJ I PP should MD also RB not RB have VHP heard VVN so RB much RB of IN the DT story NN of IN the DT schoolmarm NN , , and CC how WRB that DT lady NN at IN last JJ came VVD to TO Bear NP Creek NP . SENT Chapter NP VI NP . SENT EM'LY RB My PP$ personage NN was VBD a DT hen NN , , and CC she PP lived VVD at IN the DT Sunk VVN Creek NP Ranch NP . SENT Judge NP Henry's NP ranch NN was VBD notable JJ for IN several JJ luxuries NNS . SENT He PP had VHD milk NN , , for IN example NN . SENT In IN those DT days NNS his PP$ brother NN ranchmen NNS had VHD thousands NNS of IN cattle NNS very RB often RB , , but CC not RB a DT drop NN of IN milk NN , , save VV the DT condensed JJ variety NN . SENT Therefore RB they PP had VHD no DT butter NN . SENT The DT Judge NP had VHD plenty NN . SENT Next IN rarest JJS to TO butter NN and CC milk NN in IN the DT cattle NNS country NN were VBD eggs NNS . SENT But CC my PP$ host NN had VHD chickens NNS . SENT Whether IN this DT was VBD because IN he PP had VHD followed VVN cock NN fighting VVG in IN his PP$ early JJ days NNS , , or CC whether IN it PP was VBD due JJ to TO Mrs NN . SENT Henry NP , , I NN cannot NN say VVP . SENT I PP only RB know VVP that IN when WRB I PP took VVD a DT meal NN elsewhere RB , , I PP was VBD likely JJ to TO find VV nothing NN but CC the DT eternal JJ sowbelly NN , , beans NNS , , and CC coffee NN . SENT while IN at IN Sunk VVN Creek NP the DT omelet NN and CC the DT custard NN were VBD frequent JJ . SENT The DT passing VVG traveller NN was VBD glad JJ to TO tie VV his PP$ horse NN to TO the DT fence NN here RB , , and CC sit VV down RP to TO the DT Judge's JJ table NN . SENT For IN its PP$ fame NN was VBD as RB wide JJ as IN Wyoming NP . SENT It PP was VBD an DT oasis NN in IN the DT Territory's NP desolate JJ bill NN of IN fare NN . SENT The DT long JJ fences NNS of IN Judge NP Henry's NP home NN ranch NN began VVD upon IN Sunk VVN Creek NP soon RB after IN that DT stream NN emerged VVD from IN its PP$ canyon NN through IN the DT Bow NP Leg NN . SENT It PP was VBD a DT place NN always RB well RB cared VVN for IN by IN the DT owner NN , , even RB in IN the DT days NNS of IN his PP$ bachelorhood NN . SENT The DT placid JJ regiments NNS of IN cattle NNS lay VVD in IN the DT cool NN of IN the DT cottonwoods NNS by IN the DT water NN , , or CC slowly RB moved VVD among IN the DT sage NN brush NN , , feeding VVG upon IN the DT grass NN that IN in IN those DT forever RB departed VVD years NNS was VBD plentiful JJ and CC tall JJ . SENT The DT steers VVZ came VVD fat JJ off IN his PP$ unenclosed JJ range NN and CC fattened VVD still RB more JJR in IN his PP$ large JJ pasture NN . SENT while IN his PP$ small JJ pasture NN , , a DT field NN some DT eight CD miles NNS square JJ , , was VBD for IN several JJ seasons NNS given VVN to TO the DT Judge's JJ horses NNS , , and CC over IN this DT ample JJ space NN there RB played VVN and CC prospered VVN the DT good JJ colts NNS which WDT he PP raised VVD from IN Paladin NP , , his PP$ imported JJ stallion NN . SENT After IN he PP married VVD , , I PP have VHP been VBN assured VVN that IN his PP$ wife's NNS influence NN became VVD visible JJ in IN and CC about IN the DT house NN at IN once RB . SENT Shade NN trees NNS were VBD planted VVN , , flowers NNS attempted VVD , , and CC to TO the DT chickens NNS was VBD added VVN the DT much RB more RBR troublesome JJ turkey NN . SENT I PP , , the DT visitor NN , , was VBD pressed VVN into IN service NN when WRB I PP arrived VVD , , green JJ from IN the DT East NP . SENT I PP took VVD hold VV of IN the DT farmyard NN and CC began VVD building VVG a DT better JJR chicken NN house NN , , while IN the DT Judge NP was VBD off RB creating VVG meadow NN land NN in IN his PP$ gray JJ and CC yellow JJ wilderness NN . SENT When WRB any DT cow NN boy NN was VBD unoccupied JJ , , he PP would MD lounge VV over RP to TO my PP$ neighborhood NN , , and CC silently RB regard VVP my PP$ carpentering VVG . SENT Those DT cow NN punchers NNS bore VVD names NNS of IN various JJ denominations NNS . SENT There EX was VBD Honey NP Wiggin NP . SENT there EX was VBD Nebrasky NP , , and CC Dollar NP Bill NP , , and CC Chalkeye NP . SENT And CC they PP came VVD from IN farms NNS and CC cities NNS , , from IN Maine NP and CC from IN California NP . SENT But CC the DT romance NN of IN American JJ adventure NN had VHD drawn VVN them PP all RB alike RB to TO this DT great JJ playground NN of IN young JJ men NNS , , and CC in IN their PP$ courage NN , , their PP$ generosity NN , , and CC their PP$ amusement NN at IN me PP they PP bore VVD a DT close JJ resemblance NN to TO each DT other JJ . SENT Each DT one NN would MD silently RB observe VV my PP$ achievements NNS with IN the DT hammer NN and CC the DT chisel NN . SENT Then RB he PP would MD retire VV to TO the DT bunk NN house NN , , and CC presently RB I PP would MD over RB hear VV laughter NN . SENT But CC this DT was VBD only RB in IN the DT morning NN . SENT In IN the DT afternoon NN on IN many JJ days NNS of IN the DT summer NN which WDT I PP spent VVD at IN the DT Sunk VVN Creek NP Ranch NP I PP would MD go VV shooting VVG , , or CC ride VV up RP toward IN the DT entrance NN of IN the DT canyon NN and CC watch VV the DT men NNS working VVG on IN the DT irrigation NN ditches VVZ . SENT Pleasant JJ systems NNS of IN water NN running VVG in IN channels NNS were VBD being VBG led VVN through IN the DT soil NN , , and CC there EX was VBD a DT sound NN of IN rippling VVG here RB and CC there RB among IN the DT yellow JJ grain NN . SENT the DT green JJ thick JJ alfalfa NN grass NN waved VVD almost RB , , it PP seemed VVD , , of IN its PP$ own JJ accord NN , , for IN the DT wind NN never RB blew VVD . 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SENT but CC when WRB she PP found VVD that IN I PP was VBD inveterate JJ in IN laying VVG my PP$ inexperience NN of IN Western JJ matters NNS bare JJ to TO all PDT the DT world NN , , begging VVG to TO be VB enlightened VVN upon IN rattlesnakes NNS , , prairie NN dogs NNS , , owls NNS , , blue JJ and CC willow NN grouse NN , , sage NN hens NNS , , how WRB to TO rope NN a DT horse NN or CC tighten VV the DT front NN cinch VV of IN my PP$ saddle NN , , and CC that IN my PP$ spirit NN soared VVD into IN enthusiasm NN at IN the DT mere JJ sight NN of IN so RB ordinary JJ an DT animal NN as IN a DT white JJ tailed VVN deer NN , , she PP let VVP me PP rush VVP about RB with IN my PP$ firearms NNS and CC made VVD no DT further JJR effort NN to TO stave VV off RP the DT ridicule NN that IN my PP$ blunders NNS perpetually RB earned VVD from IN the DT ranch NN hands NNS , , her PP$ own JJ humorous JJ husband NN , , and CC any DT chance NN visitor NN who WP stopped VVD for IN a DT meal NN or CC stayed VVD the DT night NN . SENT I PP was VBD not RB called VVN by IN my PP$ name NN after IN the DT first JJ feeble JJ etiquette NN due JJ to TO a DT stranger NN in IN his PP$ first JJ few JJ hours NNS had VHD died VVN away RB . SENT I PP was VBD known VVN simply RB as IN the DT tenderfoot NN . SENT I PP was VBD introduced VVN to TO the DT neighborhood NN a DT circle NN of IN eighty CD miles NNS as IN the DT tenderfoot NN . SENT It PP was VBD thus RB that IN Balaam NP , , the DT maltreater NN of IN horses NNS , , learned VVD to TO address VV me PP when WRB he PP came VVD a DT two CD days NNS journey NN to TO pay VV a DT visit NN . SENT And CC it PP was VBD this DT name NN and CC my PP$ notorious JJ helplessness NN that IN bid NN fair JJ to TO end VV what WP relations NNS I PP had VHD with IN the DT Virginian JJ . SENT For IN when WRB Judge NP Henry NP ascertained VVD that DT nothing NN could MD prevent VV me PP from IN losing VVG myself PP , , that IN it PP was VBD not RB uncommon JJ for IN me PP to TO saunter VV out RP after IN breakfast NN with IN a DT gun NN and CC in IN thirty CD minutes NNS cease VVP to TO know VV north RB from IN south RB , , he PP arranged VVD for IN my PP$ protection NN . SENT He PP detailed JJ an DT escort NN for IN me PP . SENT and CC the DT escort NN was VBD once RB more JJR the DT trustworthy JJ man NN . SENT The DT poor JJ Virginian JJ was VBD taken VVN from IN his PP$ work NN and CC his PP$ comrades NNS and CC set VVN to TO playing VVG nurse NN for IN me PP . SENT And CC for IN a DT while IN this DT humiliation NN ate VVD into IN his PP$ untamed JJ soul NN . SENT It PP was VBD his PP$ lugubrious JJ lot NN to TO accompany VV me PP in IN my PP$ rambles NNS , , preside VV over RP my PP$ blunders NNS , , and CC save VV me PP from IN calamitously RB passing VVG into IN the DT next JJ world NN . SENT He PP bore VVD it PP in IN courteous JJ silence NN , , except IN when WRB sneaking VVG was VBD necessary JJ . SENT He PP would MD show VV me PP the DT lower JJR ford NN , , which WDT I PP could MD never RB find VV for IN myself PP , , generally RB mistaking VVG a DT quicksand NN for IN it PP . SENT He PP would MD tie VV my PP$ horse NN properly RB . SENT He PP would MD recommend VV me PP not RB to TO shoot VV my PP$ rifle NN at IN a DT white JJ tailed VVN deer NN in IN the DT particular JJ moment NN that IN the DT outfit NN wagon NN was VBD passing VVG behind IN the DT animal NN on IN the DT further JJR side NN of IN the DT brush NN . SENT There EX was VBD seldom RB a DT day NN that IN he PP was VBD not RB obliged VVN to TO hasten VV and CC save VV me PP from IN sudden JJ death NN or CC from IN ridicule NN , , which WDT is VBZ worse JJR . SENT Yet RB never RB once RB did VVD he PP lose VV his PP$ patience NN and CC his PP$ gentle JJ , , slow JJ voice NN , , and CC apparently RB lazy JJ manner NN remained VVD the DT same JJ , , whether IN we PP were VBD sitting VVG at IN lunch NN together RB , , or CC up RB in IN the DT mountain NN during IN a DT hunt NN , , or CC whether IN he PP was VBD bringing VVG me PP back VV my PP$ horse NN , , which WDT had VHD run VVN away RB because IN I PP had VHD again RB forgotten VVN to TO throw VV the DT reins NNS over IN his PP$ head NN and CC let VV them PP trail VV . SENT He'll NP always RB stand VVP if IN yu NP do VVP that IN , , the DT Virginian JJ would MD say VV . SENT See VV how WRB my PP$ hawss NN stays VVZ right JJ quiet JJ yondeh NNS . SENT After IN such JJ admonition NN he PP would MD say VV no RB more RBR to TO me PP . SENT But CC this DT tame JJ nursery NN business NN was VBD assuredly RB gall NN to TO him PP . SENT For IN though RB utterly RB a DT man NN in IN countenance NN and CC in IN his PP$ self NN possession NN and CC incapacity NN to TO be VB put VVN at IN a DT loss NN , , he PP was VBD still RB boyishly RB , , proud JJ of IN his PP$ wild JJ calling NN , , and CC wore VVD his PP$ leathers NNS straps NNS and CC jingled VVD his PP$ spurs NNS with IN obvious JJ pleasure NN . SENT His PP$ tiger NN limberness NN and CC his PP$ beauty NN were VBD rich JJ with IN unabated JJ youth NN . SENT and CC that DT force NN which WDT lurked VVD beneath IN his PP$ surface NN must MD often RB have VH curbed VVN his PP$ intolerance NN of IN me PP . 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SENT but CC they PP floated VVD against IN the DT breastwork NN of IN sticks VVZ out RP in IN the DT water NN some DT four CD feet NNS deep RB , , where WRB the DT escaping VVG current NN might MD carry VV them PP down RP the DT stream NN . SENT The DT Judge's JJ red JJ setter NN had VHD not RB accompanied VVN us PP , , because IN she PP was VBD expecting VVG a DT family NN . SENT We PP don't VVD want VV her PP along IN anyways RB , , the DT cowpuncher NN had VHD explained VVN to TO me PP . SENT She PP runs VVZ around RP mighty RB irresponsible JJ , , and CC she'll NN stand VVP a DT prairie NN dog NN bout NN as RB often RB as IN she'll NN stand VVP a DT bird NN . SENT She's NP a DT triflin NN animal NN . SENT My PP$ anxiety NN to TO own VV the DT ducks NNS caused VVD me PP to TO pitch VV into IN the DT water NN with IN all PDT my PP$ clothes NNS on IN , , and CC subsequently RB crawl VV out RP a DT slippery JJ , , triumphant JJ , , weltering VVG heap NN . SENT The DT Virginian's NP serious JJ eyes NNS had VHD rested VVD upon IN this DT spectacle NN of IN mud NN . SENT but CC he PP expressed VVD nothing NN , , as RB usual JJ . SENT They PP ain't VVD overly RB good JJ eatin NN , , he PP observed VVD , , tying VVG the DT birds NNS to TO his PP$ saddle NN . SENT They're NN divers NNS . SENT Divers NNS . SENT I PP exclaimed VVD . SENT Why WRB didn't JJ they PP dive VVP . SENT I PP reckon VVP they PP was VBD young JJ ones NNS and CC hadn't NN experience NN . SENT Well RB , , I PP said VVD , , crestfallen JJ , , but CC attempting VVG to TO be VB humorous JJ , , I PP did VVD the DT diving NN myself PP . SENT But CC the DT Virginian JJ made VVD no DT comment NN . SENT He PP handed VVD me FW my PP$ double RB barrelled VVN English JJ gun NN , , which WDT I PP was VBD about RB to TO leave VV deserted VVN on IN the DT ground NN behind IN me PP , , and CC we PP rode VVD home NN in IN our PP$ usual JJ silence NN , , the DT mean JJ little JJ white NN breasted VVD , , sharp JJ billed VVN divers NNS dangling VVG from IN his PP$ saddle NN . SENT It PP was VBD in IN the DT bunk NN house NN that IN he PP took VVD his PP$ revenge NN . SENT As IN I PP passed VVD I PP heard VVD his PP$ gentle JJ voice NN silently RB achieving VVG some DT narrative NN to TO an DT attentive JJ audience NN , , and CC just RB as IN I PP came VVD by IN the DT open JJ window NN where WRB he PP sat VVD on IN his PP$ bed NN in IN shirt NN and CC drawers NN , , his PP$ back NN to TO me PP , , I PP heard VVD his PP$ concluding VVG words NNS , , And CC the DT hat NN on IN his PP$ haid NP was VBD the DT one CD mark NN showed VVD yu NP he PP weren't NN a DT snappin NN turtle NN . SENT The DT anecdote NN met VVN with IN instantaneous JJ success NN , , and CC I PP hurried VVN away RB into IN the DT dark NN . SENT The DT next JJ morning NN I PP was VBD occupied VVN with IN the DT chickens NNS . SENT Two CD hens NNS were VBD fighting VVG to TO sit VV on IN some DT eggs NNS that IN a DT third JJ was VBD daily RB laying VVG , , and CC which WDT I PP did VVD not RB want VV hatched VVN , , and CC for IN the DT third JJ time NN I PP had VHD kicked VVN Em'ly NP off IN seven CD potatoes NNS she PP had VHD rolled VVN together RB and CC was VBD determined VVN to TO raise VV I PP know VV not RB what WP sort NN of IN family NN from IN . SENT She PP was VBD shrieking VVG about IN the DT hen NN house NN as IN the DT Virginian JJ came VVD in IN to TO observe VV I PP suspect VVP what WP I PP might MD be VB doing VVG now RB that WDT could MD be VB useful JJ for IN him PP to TO mention VV in IN the DT bunk NN house NN . SENT He PP stood VVD awhile RB , , and CC at IN length NN said VVD , , We PP lost VVD our PP$ best JJS rooster NN when WRB Mrs NN . SENT Henry NP came VVD to TO live VV hyeh NNS . SENT I PP paid VVD no DT attention NN . SENT He PP was VBD a DT right JJ elegant JJ Dominicker NN , , he PP continued VVD . SENT I PP felt VVD a DT little RB ruled VVN about IN the DT snapping VVG turtle NN , , and CC showed VVD no DT interest NN in IN what WP he PP was VBD saying VVG , , but CC continued VVD my PP$ functions NNS among IN the DT hens NNS . SENT This DT unusual JJ silence NN of IN mine PP seemed VVD to TO elicit VV unusual JJ speech NN from IN him PP . SENT Yu NP see VVP , , that DT rooster NN he'd NN always RB lived VVD round NN hyeh NNS when WRB the DT Judge NP was VBD a DT bachelor NN , , and CC he PP never RB seen VVN no DT ladies NNS or CC any DT persons NNS wearing VVG female JJ gyarments NNS . SENT You PP ain't VVD got VVN rheumatism NN , , seh NP . SENT Me PP . SENT No UH . SENT I PP reckoned VVD maybe RB them PP little JJ odd JJ divers NNS yu NP got VVD damp JJ goin NP afteh NP He PP paused VVD . SENT Oh UH , , no UH , , not RB in IN the DT least JJS , , thank VV you PP . SENT Yu NP seemed VVD sort NN o NN grave NN this DT mawnin NN , , and CC I'm NP cert'nly RB glad JJ it PP ain't VVD them PP divers NNS . SENT Well RB , , the DT rooster NN . SENT I PP inquired VVD finally RB . SENT Oh UH , , him PP . SENT He PP weren't NN raised VVD where WRB he PP could MD see VV petticoats NNS . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Henry NP she PP come VVP hyeh NNS from IN the DT railroad NN with IN the DT Judge NP afteh NP dark NN . SENT Next JJ mawnin NN early RB she PP walked VVD out RP to TO view VV her PP$ new JJ home NN , , and CC the DT rooster NN was VBD a DT feedin NN by IN the DT door NN , , and CC he PP seen VVN her PP . SENT Well RB , , seh NP , , he PP screeched VVD that DT awful JJ I PP run VVP out RP of IN the DT bunk NN house NN . SENT and CC he PP jus NN went VVD over IN the DT fence NN and CC took VVD down RB Sunk VVN Creek NP shoutin NN fire NN , , right RB along RB . SENT He PP has VHZ never RB come VVN back RB . SENT There's RB a DT hen NN over IN there EX now RB that RB has VHZ no DT judgment NN , , I PP said VVD , , indicating VVG Em'ly NP . SENT She PP had VHD got VVN herself PP outside IN the DT house NN , , and CC was VBD on IN the DT bars NNS of IN a DT corral NN , , her PP$ vociferations NNS reduced VVN to TO an DT occasional JJ squawk NN . SENT I PP told VVD him PP about IN the DT potatoes NNS . SENT I PP never RB knowed VVD her PP$ name NN before RB , , said VVD he PP . SENT That DT runaway JJ rooster NN , , he PP hated VVD her PP . SENT And CC she PP hated VVD him PP same JJ as IN she PP hates VVZ em NN all RB . SENT I PP named VVD her PP myself PP , , said VVD I PP , , after IN I PP came VVD to TO notice VV her PP particularly RB . SENT There's RB an DT old JJ maid NN at IN home NN who's NNS charitable JJ , , and CC belongs VVZ to TO the DT Cruelty NN to TO Animals NNS , , and CC she PP never RB knows VVZ whether IN she PP had VHD better JJR cross NN in IN front NN of IN a DT street NN car NN or CC wait VV . SENT I PP named VVD the DT hen NN after IN her PP . SENT Does VVZ she PP ever RB lay VVD eggs NNS . SENT The DT Virginian JJ had VHD not RB troubled VVN his PP$ haid NP over IN the DT poultry NN . SENT Well RB , , I PP don't VVD believe VV she PP knows VVZ how WRB . SENT I PP think VVP she PP came VVD near IN being VBG a DT rooster NN . SENT She's NP sure JJ manly JJ lookin NN , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT We PP had VHD walked VVD toward IN the DT corral NN , , and CC he PP was VBD now RB scrutinizing VVG Em'ly NP with IN interest NN . SENT She PP was VBD an DT egregious JJ fowl NN . SENT She PP was VBD huge JJ and CC gaunt JJ , , with IN great JJ yellow JJ beak NN , , and CC she PP stood VVD straight RB and CC alert VV in IN the DT manner NN of IN responsible JJ people NNS . SENT There EX was VBD something NN wrong JJ with IN her PP$ tail NN . SENT It PP slanted VVD far RB to TO one CD side NN , , one CD feather NN in IN it PP twice RB as RB long JJ as IN the DT rest NN . SENT Feathers NNS on IN her PP$ breast NN there EX were VBD none NN . SENT These DT had VHD been VBN worn VVN entirely RB off RB by IN her PP$ habit NN of IN sitting VVG upon IN potatoes NNS and CC other JJ rough JJ abnormal JJ objects NNS . SENT And CC this DT lent VVD to TO her PP$ appearance NN an DT air NN of IN being VBG decollete NN , , singularly RB at IN variance NN with IN her PP$ otherwise RB prudish JJ ensemble NN . SENT Her PP$ eye NN was VBD remarkably RB bright JJ , , but CC somehow RB it PP had VHD an DT outraged JJ expression NN . SENT It PP was VBD as RB if IN she PP went VVD about IN the DT world NN perpetually RB scandalized VVD over IN the DT doings NN that WDT fell VVD beneath IN her PP$ notice NN . SENT Her PP$ legs NNS were VBD blue JJ , , long RB , , and CC remarkably RB stout JJ . SENT She'd NP ought MD to TO wear VV knickerbockers NN , , murmured VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT She'd NP look VVP a DT heap NN better JJR n NN some DT o NN them PP college NN students NNS . SENT And CC she'll JJ set NN on IN potatoes NNS , , yu NP say VVP . SENT She PP thinks VVZ she PP can MD hatch VV out RP anything NN . SENT I've NP found VVD her PP with IN onions NNS , , and CC last JJ Tuesday NP I PP caught VVD her PP on IN two CD balls NNS of IN soap NN . SENT In IN the DT afternoon NN the DT tall JJ cow NN puncher NN and CC I PP rode VVD out RP to TO get VV an DT antelope NN . SENT After IN an DT hour NN , , during IN which WDT he PP was VBD completely RB taciturn JJ , , he PP said VVD . SENT I PP reckon VVP maybe RB this DT hyeh JJ lonesome JJ country NN ain't NN been VBN healthy JJ for IN Em'ly NP to TO live VV in IN . SENT It PP ain't VVD for IN some DT humans NNS . SENT Them PP old JJ trappers NNS in IN the DT mountains NNS gets VVZ skewed VVN in IN the DT haid NP mighty RB often RB , , an DT talks NNS out RP loud RB when WRB nobody's JJ nigher JJR n NN a DT hundred CD miles NNS . SENT Em'ly NP has VHZ not RB been VBN solitary JJ , , I PP replied VVD . SENT There EX are VBP forty NN chickens NNS here RB . SENT That's NNS so RB , , said VVD he PP . SENT It PP don't VVD explain VV her PP . SENT He PP fell VVD silent JJ again RB , , riding VVG beside IN me PP , , easy JJ and CC indolent JJ in IN the DT saddle NN . SENT His PP$ long JJ figure NN looked VVD so RB loose JJ and CC inert JJ that IN the DT swift JJ , , light JJ spring NN he PP made VVD to TO the DT ground NN seemed VVD an DT impossible JJ feat NN . SENT He PP had VHD seen VVN an DT antelope NN where WRB I PP saw VVD none NN . SENT Take VV a DT shot NN yourself PP , , I PP urged VVD him PP , , as IN he PP motioned VVD me PP to TO be VB quick JJ . SENT You PP never RB shoot VV when WRB I'm NP with IN you PP . SENT I PP ain't VVD hyeh NNS for IN that DT , , he PP answered VVD . SENT Now RB you've NN let VV him PP get VV away RB on IN yu NP . SENT The DT antelope NN had VHD in IN truth NN departed VVD . SENT Why WRB , , he PP said VVD to TO my PP$ protest NN , , I PP can MD hit VV them PP things NNS any DT day NN . SENT What's JJ your PP$ notion NN as RB to TO Em'ly NP . SENT I PP can't VVD account NN for IN her PP , , I PP replied VVD . SENT Well RB , , he PP said VVD musingly RB , , and CC then RB his PP$ mind NN took VVD one CD of IN those DT particular JJ turns NNS that WDT made VVD me PP love VVP him PP , , Taylor NP ought MD to TO see VV her PP . SENT She'd NN be VB just RB the DT schoolmarm NN for IN Bear NP Creek NP . SENT She's NP not RB much RB like IN the DT eating VVG house NN lady NN at IN Medicine NP Bow NP , , I PP said VVD . SENT He PP gave VVD a DT hilarious JJ chuckle NN . SENT No RB , , Em'ly NP knows VVZ nothing NN o NN them PP joys VVZ . SENT So IN yu NP have VHP no DT notion NN about IN her PP . SENT Well RB , , I've NP got VVD one CD . SENT I PP reckon VVP maybe RB she PP was VBD hatched VVN after IN a DT big JJ thunderstorm NN . SENT In IN a DT big JJ thunderstorm NN . SENT I PP exclaimed VVD . SENT Yes UH . SENT Don't NP yu NP know VVP about IN them PP , , and CC what WP they'll RB do VVP to TO aiggs NNS . SENT A DT big JJ case NN o NN lightnin NN and CC thunder NN will MD addle VV aiggs NNS and CC keep VV em NN from IN hatchin NN . SENT And CC I PP expect VVP one PP came VVD along RP , , and CC all PDT the DT other JJ aiggs NNS of IN Em'ly NP s PP set VVD didn't NN hatch VV out RP , , but CC got VVD plumb RB addled VVN , , and CC she PP happened VVD not RB to TO get VV addled VVN that IN far RB , , and CC so RB she PP just RB managed VVD to TO make VV it PP through RP . SENT But CC she PP cert'nly RB ain't NN got VVD a DT strong JJ haid NP . SENT I PP fear VVP she PP has VHZ not RB , , said VVD I PP . SENT Mighty JJ hon'ble JJ intentions NNS , , he PP observed VVD . SENT If IN she PP can't VVD make VV out RP to TO lay VV anything NN , , she PP wants VVZ to TO hatch VV somethin NN , , and CC be VB a DT mother NN anyways RB . SENT I PP wonder VVP what WP relation NN the DT law NN considers VVZ that IN a DT hen NN is VBZ to TO the DT chicken NN she PP hatched VVN but CC did VVD not RB lay VV . SENT I PP inquired VVD . SENT The DT Virginian JJ made VVD no DT reply NN to TO this DT frivolous JJ suggestion NN . SENT He PP was VBD gazing VVG over IN the DT wide JJ landscape NN gravely RB and CC with IN apparent JJ inattention NN . SENT He PP invariably RB saw VVD game NN before IN I PP did VVD , , and CC was VBD off IN his PP$ horse NN and CC crouched VVD among IN the DT sage NN while IN I PP was VBD still RB getting VVG my PP$ left VVN foot NN clear JJ of IN the DT stirrup NN . SENT I PP succeeded VVD in IN killing VVG an DT antelope NN , , and CC we PP rode VVD home NN with IN the DT head NN and CC hind JJ quarters NNS . SENT No UH . SENT said VVD he PP . SENT It's NP sure RB the DT thunder NN , , and CC not RB the DT lonesomeness NN . SENT How WRB do VVP yu NP like IN the DT lonesomeness NN yourself PP . SENT I PP told VVD him PP that IN I PP liked VVD it PP . SENT I PP could MD not RB live VV without IN it PP now RB , , he PP said VVD . SENT This DT has VHZ got VVN into IN my PP$ system NN . SENT He PP swept VVD his PP$ hand NN out RP at IN the DT vast JJ space NN of IN world NN . SENT I PP went VVD back RB home NN to TO see VV my PP$ folks NNS onced VVD . SENT Mother NN was VBD dyin RB slow JJ , , and CC she PP wanted VVD me PP . SENT I PP stayed VVD a DT year NN . SENT But CC them PP Virginia NP mountains NNS could MD please VV me PP no RB more RBR . SENT Afteh NP she PP was VBD gone VVN , , I PP told VVD my PP$ brothers NNS and CC sisters NNS good JJ by IN . SENT We PP like VVP each DT other JJ well RB enough RB , , but CC I PP reckon VVP I'll NP not RB go VVP back RB . SENT We PP found VVD Em'ly RB seated VVN upon IN a DT collection NN of IN green JJ California NP peaches NNS , , which WDT the DT Judge NP had VHD brought VVN from IN the DT railroad NN . SENT I PP don't VVD mind VV her PP any DT more JJR , , I PP said VVD . SENT I'm NP sorry RB for IN her PP . SENT I've NNS been VBN sorry JJ for IN her PP$ right NN along RB , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT She PP does VVZ hate VV the DT roosters NNS so RB . SENT And CC he PP said VVD that IN he PP was VBD making VVG a DT collection NN of IN every DT class NN of IN object NN which WDT he PP found VVD her PP$ treating VVG as IN eggs NNS . SENT But CC Em'ly NP s PP egg NN industry NN was VBD terminated VVN abruptly RB one CD morning NN , , and CC her PP$ unquestioned JJ energies NNS diverted VVN to TO a DT new JJ channel NN . SENT A DT turkey NN which WDT had VHD been VBN sitting VVG in IN the DT root NN house NN appeared VVD with IN twelve NN children NNS , , and CC a DT family NN of IN bantams NNS occurred VVD almost RB simultaneously RB . SENT Em'ly NP was VBD importantly RB scratching VVG the DT soil NN inside IN Paladin's NP corral VV when WRB the DT bantam NN tribe NN of IN newly RB born VVN came VVD by IN down RB the DT lane NN , , and CC she PP caught VVD sight NN of IN them PP through IN the DT bars NNS . SENT She PP crossed VVD the DT corral VV at IN a DT run NN , , and CC intercepted VVN two CD of IN the DT chicks NNS that WDT were VBD trailing VVG somewhat RB behind IN their PP$ real JJ mamma NN . SENT These DT she PP undertook VVD to TO appropriate JJ , , and CC assumed VVD a DT high JJ tone NN with IN the DT bantam NN , , who WP was VBD the DT smaller JJR , , and CC hence RB obliged VVN to TO retreat VV with IN her PP$ still RB numerous JJ family NN . SENT I PP interfered VVD , , and CC put VV matters NNS straight RB . SENT but CC the DT adjustment NN was VBD only RB temporary JJ . SENT In IN an DT hour NN I PP saw VVD Em NP y NP immensely RB busy JJ with IN two CD more JJR bantams NNS , , leading VVG them PP about RB and CC taking VVG a DT care NN of IN them PP which WDT I PP must MD admit VV seemed VVN perfectly RB efficient JJ . SENT And CC now RB came VVD the DT first JJ incident NN that WDT made VVD me PP suspect VVP her PP to TO be VB demented VVN . SENT She PP had VHD proceeded VVN with IN her PP$ changelings NNS behind IN the DT kitchen NN , , where WRB one CD of IN the DT irrigation NN ditches NNS ran VVD under IN the DT fence NN from IN the DT hay NN field NN to TO supply VV the DT house NN with IN water NN . SENT Some DT distance NN along IN this DT ditch NN inside IN the DT field NN were VBD the DT twelve NN turkeys NNS in IN the DT short JJ , , recently RB cut VVN stubble NN . SENT Again RB Em'ly RB set VVN off RP instantly RB like IN a DT deer NN . SENT She PP left VVD the DT dismayed JJ bantams NNS behind IN her PP . SENT She PP crossed VVD the DT ditch NN with IN one CD jump NN of IN her PP$ stout JJ blue JJ legs NNS , , flew VVD over IN the DT grass NN , , and CC was VBD at IN once RB among IN the DT turkeys NNS , , where WRB , , with IN an DT instinct NN of IN maternity NN as IN undiscriminating JJ as IN it PP was VBD reckless JJ , , she PP attempted VVD to TO huddle VV some DT of IN them PP away RB . SENT But CC this DT other JJ mamma NN was VBD not RB a DT bantam NN , , and CC in IN a DT few JJ moments NNS Em'ly NP was VBD entirely RB routed VVN in IN her PP$ attempt NN to TO acquire VV a DT new JJ variety NN of IN family NN . SENT This DT spectacle NN was VBD witnessed VVN by IN the DT Virginian JJ and CC myself PP , , and CC it PP overcame VVD him PP . SENT He PP went VVD speechless JJ across IN to TO the DT bunk NN house NN , , by IN himself PP , , and CC sat VVD on IN his PP$ bed NN , , while IN I PP took VVD the DT abandoned VVN bantams NNS back RB to TO their PP$ own JJ circle NN . SENT I PP have VHP often RB wondered VVD what WP the DT other JJ fowls NNS thought VVN of IN all PDT this DT . SENT Some DT impression NN it PP certainly RB did VVD make VV upon IN them PP . SENT The DT notion NN may MD seem VV out RP of IN reason NN to TO those DT who WP have VHP never RB closely RB attended VVN to TO other JJ animals NNS than IN man NN . SENT but CC I PP am VBP convinced VVN that IN any DT community NN which WDT shares VVZ some DT of IN our PP$ instincts NNS will MD share VV some DT of IN the DT resulting VVG feelings NNS , , and CC that IN birds NNS and CC beasts NNS have VHP conventions NNS , , the DT breach NN of IN which WDT startles VVZ them PP . SENT If IN there EX be VB anything NN in IN evolution NN , , this DT would MD seem VV inevitable JJ . SENT At IN all DT events NNS , , the DT chicken NN house NN was VBD upset VVN during IN the DT following VVG several JJ days NNS . SENT Em'ly RB disturbed VVN now RB the DT bantams NNS and CC now RB the DT turkeys NNS , , and CC several JJ of IN these DT latter NN had VHD died VVN , , though IN I PP will MD not RB go VV so RB far RB as IN to TO say VV that IN this DT was VBD the DT result NN of IN her PP$ misplaced VVN attentions NNS . SENT Nevertheless RB , , I PP was VBD seriously RB thinking VVG of IN locking VVG her PP up RP till IN the DT broods NNS should MD be VB a DT little RB older JJR , , when WRB another DT event NN happened VVD , , and CC all DT was VBD suddenly RB at IN peace NN . SENT The DT Judge's NNS setter NN came VVD in IN one CD morning NN , , wagging VVG her PP$ tail NN . SENT She PP had VHD had VHN her PP$ puppies NNS , , and CC she PP now RB took VVD us PP to TO where WRB they PP were VBD housed VVN , , in IN between IN the DT floor NN of IN a DT building NN and CC the DT hollow JJ ground NN . SENT Em'ly NP was VBD seated VVN on IN the DT whole JJ litter NN . SENT No UH , , I PP said VVD to TO the DT Judge NP , , I PP am VBP not RB surprised VVN . SENT She PP is VBZ capable JJ of IN anything NN . SENT In IN her PP$ new JJ choice NN of IN offspring NN , , this DT hen NN had VHD at IN length NN encountered VVD an DT unworthy JJ parent NN . SENT The DT setter NN was VBD bored VVN by IN her PP$ own JJ puppies NNS . SENT She PP found VVD the DT hole NN under IN the DT house NN an DT obscure JJ and CC monotonous JJ residence NN compared VVN with IN the DT dining NN room NN , , and CC our PP$ company NN more RBR stimulating JJ and CC sympathetic JJ than IN that DT of IN her PP$ children NNS . SENT A DT much RB petted VVN contact NN with IN our PP$ superior JJ race NN had VHD developed VVN her PP$ dog NN intelligence NN above IN its PP$ natural JJ level NN , , and CC turned VVD her PP into IN an DT unnatural JJ , , neglectful JJ mother NN , , who WP was VBD constantly RB forgetting VVG her PP$ nursery NN for IN worldly JJ pleasures NNS . SENT At IN certain JJ periods NNS of IN the DT day NN she PP repaired VVD to TO the DT puppies NNS and CC fed VVN them PP , , but CC came VVD away RB when WRB this DT perfunctory JJ ceremony NN was VBD accomplished VVN . SENT and CC she PP was VBD glad JJ enough RB to TO have VH a DT governess NN bring VV them PP up RP . SENT She PP made VVD no RB quarrel VV with IN Em'ly NP , , and CC the DT two CD understood VVD each DT other JJ perfectly RB . SENT I PP have VHP never RB seen VVN among IN animals NNS any DT arrangement NN so IN civilized JJ and CC so RB perverted VVN . SENT It PP made VVD Em'ly RB perfectly RB happy JJ . SENT To TO see VV her PP$ sitting VVG all DT day NN jealously RB spreading VVG her PP$ wings NNS over IN some DT blind JJ puppies NNS was VBD sufficiently RB curious JJ . SENT but CC when WRB they PP became VVD large JJ enough RB to TO come VV out RP from IN under IN the DT house NN and CC toddle VV about RB in IN the DT proud JJ hen's NN wake NN , , I PP longed VVD for IN some DT distinguished JJ naturalist NN . SENT I PP felt VVD that IN our PP$ ignorance NN made VVD us PP inappropriate JJ spectators NNS of IN such PDT a DT phenomenon NN . SENT Em'ly RB scratched VVN and CC clucked VVN , , and CC the DT puppies NNS ran VVD to TO her PP , , pawed VVD her PP with IN their PP$ fat JJ limp JJ little JJ legs NNS , , and CC retreated VVD beneath IN her PP$ feathers NNS in IN their PP$ games NNS of IN hide VV and CC seek VV . SENT Conceive VV , , if IN you PP can MD , , what WP confusion NN must MD have VH reigned VVD in IN their PP$ infant JJ minds NNS as IN to TO who WP the DT setter NN was VBD . SENT I PP reckon VVP they PP think VVP she's NNS the DT wet JJ nurse NN , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT When WRB the DT puppies NNS grew VVD to TO be VB boisterous JJ , , I PP perceived VVD that IN Em'ly NP s PP mission NN was VBD approaching VVG its PP$ end NN . SENT They PP were VBD too RB heavy JJ for IN her PP , , and CC their PP$ increasing VVG scope NN of IN playfulness NN was VBD not RB in IN her PP$ line NN . SENT Once RB or CC twice RB they PP knocked VVD her PP over RP , , upon IN which WDT she PP arose VVD and CC pecked VVD them PP severely RB , , and CC they PP retired VVD to TO a DT safe JJ distance NN , , and CC sitting VVG in IN a DT circle NN , , yapped VVN at IN her PP . SENT I PP think VVP they PP began VVD to TO suspect VV that IN she PP was VBD only RB a DT hen NN after IN all DT . SENT So IN Em'ly NP resigned VVD with IN an DT indifference NN which WDT surprised VVD me PP , , until IN I PP remembered VVD that IN if IN it PP had VHD been VBN chickens NNS , , she PP would MD have VH ceased VVN to TO look VV after IN them PP by IN this DT time NN . SENT But CC here RB she PP was VBD again RB out RB of IN a DT job NN , , as IN the DT Virginian JJ said VVD . SENT She's NP raised VVD them PP puppies NNS for IN that DT triflin NN setter NN , , and CC now RB she'll RB be VB huntin JJ around RB for IN something NN else RB useful JJ to TO do VV that DT ain't NN in IN her PP$ business NN . SENT Now RB there EX were VBD other JJ broods NNS of IN chickens NNS to TO arrive VV in IN the DT hen NN house NN , , and CC I PP did VVD not RB desire NN any DT more JJR bantam NN and CC turkey NN performances NNS . SENT So RB , , to TO avoid VV confusion NN , , I PP played VVD a DT trick NN upon IN Em'ly NP . SENT I PP went VVD down RB to TO Sunk VVN Creek NP and CC fetched VVD some DT smooth JJ , , oval JJ stones NNS . SENT She PP was VBD quite RB satisfied VVN with IN these DT , , and CC passed VVD a DT quiet JJ day NN with IN them PP in IN a DT box NN . SENT This DT was VBD not RB fair JJ , , the DT Virginian JJ asserted VVD . SENT You PP ain't VVD going VVG to TO jus NN leave VV her PP$ fooled VVN that IN a DT way NN . SENT I PP did VVD not RB see VV why WRB not RB . SENT Why WRB , , she PP raised VVD them PP puppies NNS all DT right NN . SENT Ain't NP she PP showed VVD she PP knows VVZ how WRB to TO be VB a DT mother NN anyways RB . SENT Em'ly NP ain't NP going VVG to TO get VV her PP$ time NN took VVD up RP for IN nothing NN while IN I'm NP round NN hyeh NN , , said VVD the DT cowpuncher NN . SENT He PP laid VVD a DT gentle JJ hold NN of IN Em'ly NP and CC tossed VVD her PP to TO the DT ground NN . SENT She PP , , of IN course NN , , rushed VVD out RP among IN the DT corrals NNS in IN a DT great JJ state NN of IN nerves NNS . SENT I PP don't VVD see VV what WP good JJ you PP do VVP meddling VVG , , I PP protested VVD . SENT To TO this DT he PP deigned VVD no DT reply NN , , but CC removed VVD the DT unresponsive JJ stones NNS from IN the DT straw NN . SENT Why WRB , , if IN they PP ain't VVD right RB warm JJ . SENT he PP exclaimed VVD plaintively RB . SENT The DT poor JJ , , deluded VVD son NN of IN a DT gun NN . SENT And CC with IN this DT unusual JJ description NN of IN a DT lady NN , , he PP sent VVD the DT stones NNS sailing NN like IN a DT line NN of IN birds NNS . SENT I'm NP regular JJ getting VVG stuck VVN on IN Em'ly NP , , continued VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT Yu NP needn't NP to TO laugh VV . SENT Don't NP yu NP see VVP she's NNS got VVD sort NN o NN human JJ feelin's NNS and CC desires NNS . SENT I PP always RB knowed VVD hawsses NNS was VBD like IN people NNS , , and CC my PP$ collie NN , , of IN course NN . SENT It PP is VBZ kind NN of IN foolish JJ , , I PP expect VVP , , but CC that IN hen's NP goin NP to TO have VH a DT real JJ aigg NN di FW rectly NN , , right RB now RB , , to TO set VV on RP . SENT With IN this DT he PP removed VVN one NN from IN beneath IN another DT hen NN . SENT We'll JJ have VHP Em'ly RB raise VV this DT hyeh NN , , said VVD he PP , , so RB she PP can MD put VV in IN her PP$ time NN profitable JJ . SENT It PP was VBD not RB accomplished VVN at IN once RB . SENT for IN Em'ly NP , , singularly RB enough RB , , would MD not RB consent VV to TO stay VV in IN the DT box NN whence RB she PP had VHD been VBN routed VVN . SENT At IN length NN we PP found VVD another DT retreat NN for IN her PP , , and CC in IN these DT new JJ surroundings NN , , with IN a DT new JJ piece NN of IN work NN for IN her PP to TO do VV , , Em'ly NP sat VVD on IN the DT one CD egg NN which WDT the DT Virginian JJ had VHD so RB carefully RB provided VVN for IN her PP . SENT Thus RB , , as RB in IN all DT genuine JJ tragedies NNS , , was VBD the DT stroke NN of IN Fate NP wrought VV by IN chance NN and CC the DT best JJS intentions NNS . SENT Em'ly NP began VVD sitting VVG on IN Friday NP afternoon NN near IN sundown NN . SENT Early JJ next JJ morning NN my PP$ sleep NN was VBD gradually RB dispersed VVD by IN a DT sound JJ unearthly JJ and CC continuous JJ . SENT Now RB it PP dwindled VVD , , receding VVG to TO a DT distance NN . SENT again RB it PP came VVD near RB , , took VVD a DT turn NN , , drifted VVD to TO the DT other JJ side NN of IN the DT house NN . SENT then RB , , evidently RB , , whatever WDT it PP was VBD , , passed VVD my PP$ door NN close NN , , and CC I PP jumped VVD upright RB in IN my PP$ bed NN . SENT The DT high JJ , , tense JJ strain NN of IN vibration NN , , nearly RB , , but CC not RB quite RB , , a DT musical JJ note NN , , was VBD like IN the DT threatening JJ scream NN of IN machinery NN , , though RB weaker JJR , , and CC I PP bounded VVD out RP of IN the DT house NN in IN my PP$ pajamas NNS . SENT There EX was VBD Em'ly NP , , dishevelled VVD , , walking VVG wildly RB about RB , , her PP$ one CD egg NN miraculously RB hatched VVN within IN ten CD hours NNS . SENT The DT little JJ lonely JJ yellow JJ ball NN of IN down RB went VVD cheeping VVG along RP behind RB , , following VVG its PP$ mother NN as IN best JJS it PP could MD . SENT What WP , , then RB , , had VHD happened VVN to TO the DT established VVN period NN of IN incubation NN . SENT For IN an DT instant NN the DT thing NN was VBD like IN a DT portent NN , , and CC I PP was VBD near IN joining VVG Em'ly NP in IN her PP$ horrid JJ surprise NN , , when WRB I PP saw VVD how WRB it PP all RB was VBD . SENT The DT Virginian JJ had VHD taken VVN an DT egg NN from IN a DT hen NN which WDT had VHD already RB been VBN sitting VVG for IN three CD weeks NNS . SENT I PP dressed VVD in IN haste NN , , hearing VVG Em'ly NP s PP distracted VVN outcry NN . SENT It PP steadily RB sounded VVD , , without IN perceptible JJ pause NN for IN breath NN , , and CC marked VVD her PP$ erratic JJ journey NN back RB and CC forth RB through IN stables NNS , , lanes NNS , , and CC corrals NNS . SENT The DT shrill JJ disturbance NN brought VVD all RB of IN us PP out RB to TO see VV her PP , , and CC in IN the DT hen NN house NN I PP discovered VVD the DT new JJ brood NN making VVG its PP$ appearance NN punctually RB . SENT But CC this DT natural JJ explanation NN could MD not RB be VB made VVN to TO the DT crazed JJ hen NN . SENT She PP continued VVD to TO scour VV the DT premises NNS , , her PP$ slant NN tail NN and CC its PP$ one CD preposterous JJ feather NN waving VVG as IN she PP aimlessly RB went VVD , , her PP$ stout JJ legs NNS stepping VVG high JJ with IN an DT unnatural JJ motion NN , , her PP$ head NN lifted VVD nearly RB off IN her PP$ neck NN , , and CC in IN her PP$ brilliant JJ yellow JJ eye NN an DT expression NN of IN more JJR than IN outrage NN at IN this DT overturning VVG of IN a DT natural JJ law NN . SENT Behind IN her PP , , entirely RB ignored VVN and CC neglected VVN , , trailed VVD the DT little JJ progeny NN . SENT She PP never RB looked VVD at IN it PP . SENT We PP went VVD about IN our PP$ various JJ affairs NNS , , and CC all DT through IN the DT clear JJ , , sunny JJ day NN that IN unending JJ metallic JJ scream NN pervaded VVD the DT premises NNS . SENT The DT Virginian JJ put NN out IN food NN and CC water NN for IN her PP , , but CC she PP tasted VVD nothing NN . SENT I PP am VBP glad JJ to TO say VV that IN the DT little JJ chicken NN did VVD . SENT I PP do VVP not RB think VV that IN the DT hen's JJ eyes NNS could MD see VV , , except IN in IN the DT way NN that IN sleep NN walkers NNS do VVP . SENT The DT heat NN went VVD out RP of IN the DT air NN , , and CC in IN the DT canyon NN the DT violet NN light NN began VVD to TO show VV . SENT Many JJ hours NNS had VHD gone VVN , , but CC Em'ly NP never RB ceased VVD . SENT Now RB she PP suddenly RB flew VVD up RP in IN a DT tree NN and CC sat VVD there RB with IN her PP$ noise NN still RB going VVG . SENT but CC it PP had VHD risen VVN lately RB several JJ notes NNS into IN a DT slim JJ , , acute JJ level NN of IN terror NN , , and CC was VBD not RB like IN machinery NN any DT more JJR , , nor CC like IN any DT sound NN I PP ever RB heard VVD before IN or CC since IN . SENT Below IN the DT tree NN stood VVD the DT bewildered VVN little JJ chicken NN , , cheeping VVG , , and CC making VVG tiny JJ jumps NNS to TO reach VV its PP$ mother NN . SENT Yes UH , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , it's NNS comical JJ . SENT Even RB her PP$ aigg NN acted VVD different JJ from IN anybody NN else's NNS . SENT He PP paused VVD , , and CC looked VVD across IN the DT wide JJ , , mellowing VVG plain RB with IN the DT expression NN of IN easy JJ going VVG gravity NN so RB common JJ with IN him PP . SENT Then RB he PP looked VVD at IN Em'ly NP in IN the DT tree NN and CC the DT yellow JJ chicken NN . SENT It PP ain't VVD so RB damned RB funny JJ , , said VVD he PP . SENT We PP went VVD in IN to TO supper NN , , and CC I PP came VVD out RP to TO find VV the DT hen NN lying VVG on IN the DT ground NN , , dead JJ . SENT I PP took VVD the DT chicken NN to TO the DT family NN in IN the DT hen NN house NN . SENT No UH , , it PP was VBD not RB altogether RB funny JJ any DT more RBR . SENT And CC I PP did VVD not RB think VV less RBR of IN the DT Virginian JJ when WRB I PP came VVD upon IN him PP surreptitiously RB digging VVG a DT little JJ hole NN in IN the DT field NN for IN her PP . SENT I PP have VHP buried VVN some DT citizens NNS here RB and CC there RB , , said VVD he PP , , that IN I PP have VHP respected VVN less RBR . SENT And CC when WRB the DT time NN came VVD for IN me PP to TO leave VV Sunk VVN Creek NP , , my PP$ last JJ word NN to TO the DT Virginian JJ was VBD , , Don't NP forget VVP Em'ly NP . SENT I PP ain't VVD likely JJ to TO , , responded VVD the DT cow NN puncher NN . SENT She PP is VBZ just RB one CD o NN them PP parables NNS . 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SENT I PP don't VVD care NN whether IN he PP knows VVZ her PP or CC if IN he PP done VVN it PP on IN principle NN . SENT I'll NP accept VVP the DT roundin NN up IN he PP gave VVD us PP and CC say VVP . SENT You'll NP swallo NP your PP$ dose NN , , too RB . SENT Us PP boys'll RB stand VVP in IN with IN him PP in IN this DT . SENT So IN Trampas NP swallowed VVN . SENT And CC what WP of IN the DT Virginian JJ . SENT He PP had VHD championed VVN the DT feeble JJ , , and CC spoken VVN honorably RB in IN meeting NN , , and CC according VVG to TO all PDT the DT constitutions NNS and CC by IN laws NNS of IN morality NN , , he PP should MD have VH been VBN walking VVG in IN virtue's JJ especial JJ calm NN . SENT But CC there EX it PP was VBD . SENT he PP had VHD spoken VVN . SENT he PP had VHD given VVN them PP a DT peep NN through IN the DT key JJ hole NN at IN his PP$ inner JJ man NN . 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SENT He PP entered VVD the DT room NN , , and CC his PP$ lady NN saw VVD him PP come VV where WRB she PP sat VVD alone RB for IN the DT moment NN , , and CC her PP$ thoughts NNS grew VVD a DT little RB hurried JJ . SENT Will MD you PP try VV a DT turn NN , , ma'am NN . SENT I PP beg VV your PP$ pardon NN . SENT It PP was VBD a DT remote JJ , , well RB schooled VVN eye NN that IN she PP lifted VVD now RB upon IN him PP . SENT If IN you PP like VVP a DT waltz NN , , ma'am NN , , will MD you PP waltz VV with IN me PP . SENT You're NP from IN Virginia NP , , I PP understand VVP . SENT said VVD Molly NP Wood NP , , regarding VVG him PP politely RB , , but CC not RB rising VVG . SENT One CD gains NNS authority NN immensely RB by IN keeping VVG one's JJ seat NN . SENT All DT good JJ teachers NNS know VVP this DT . SENT Yes UH , , ma'am NN , , from IN Virginia NP . SENT I've NP heard VVD that DT Southerners NPS have VHP such JJ good JJ manners NNS . SENT That's NNS correct VVP . 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SENT I PP ask VVP your PP$ pardon NN , , lady NN , , said VVD he PP , , and CC bowing NN , , walked VVD off RP , , leaving VVG her PP at IN once RB afraid JJ that IN he PP might MD not RB come VV back RB . SENT But CC she PP had VHD altogether RB mistaken VVN her PP$ man NN . SENT Back RB he PP came VVD serenely RB with IN Mr NP . SENT Taylor NP , , and CC was VBD duly RB presented VVN to TO her PP . SENT Thus RB were VBD the DT conventions NNS vindicated VVN . SENT It PP can MD never RB be VB known VVN what WP the DT cow NN puncher NN was VBD going VVG to TO say VV next JJ . SENT for IN Uncle NP Hughey NP stepped VVD up RP with IN a DT glass NN of IN water NN which WDT he PP had VHD left VVN Wood NP to TO bring VV , , and CC asking VVG for IN a DT turn NN , , most RBS graciously RB received VVN it PP . SENT She PP danced VVD away RB from IN a DT situation NN where WRB she PP began VVD to TO feel VV herself PP getting VVG the DT worst JJS of IN it PP . SENT One CD moment NN the DT Virginian JJ stared VVD at IN his PP$ lady NN as IN she PP lightly RB circulated VVD , , and CC then RB he PP went VVD out RP to TO the DT barrel NN . SENT Leave VV him PP for IN Uncle NP Hershey NP . SENT Jealousy NN is VBZ a DT deep JJ and CC delicate JJ thing NN , , and CC works VVZ its PP$ spite NN in IN many JJ ways NNS . SENT The DT Virginian JJ had VHD been VBN ready JJ to TO look VV at IN Lin NP McLean NP with IN a DT hostile JJ eye NN . SENT but CC finding VVG him PP now RB beside IN the DT barrel NN , , he PP felt VVD a DT brotherhood NN between IN himself PP and CC Lin NP , , and CC his PP$ hostility NN had VHD taken VVN a DT new JJ and CC whimsical JJ direction NN . SENT Here's NP how WRB . SENT said VVD he PP to TO McLean NP . SENT And CC they PP pledged VVD each DT other JJ in IN the DT tin NN cups NNS . SENT Been VBN gettin JJ them PP instructions NNS . SENT said VVD Mr NP . SENT McLean NP , , grinning VVG . SENT I PP thought VVD I PP saw VVD yu NP learning VVG your PP$ steps NNS through IN the DT window NN . SENT Here's JJ your PP$ good JJ health NN , , said VVD the DT Southerner JJR . SENT Once RB more RBR they PP pledged VVD each DT other JJ handsomely RB . SENT Did VVD she PP call VVP you PP an DT exception NN , , or CC anything NN . SENT said VVD Lin NP . SENT Well RB , , it PP would MD cipher VV out RP right JJ close NN in IN that DT neighborhood NN . SENT Here's NP how WRB , , then RB . SENT cried VVN the DT delighted JJ Lin NP , , over IN his PP$ cup NN . SENT Jest NN because IN yu NP happen VVP to TO come VV from IN Vermont NP , , continued VVD Mr NP . SENT McLean NP , , is VBZ no DT cause NN for IN extra JJ pride NN . SENT Shoo VV . SENT I PP was VBD raised VVN in IN Massachusetts NP myself PP , , and CC big JJ men NNS have VHP been VBN raised VVN there RB , , too RB , , Daniel NP Webster NP and CC Israel NP Putnam NP . SENT and CC a DT lot NN of IN them PP politicians NNS . 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SENT We PP was VBD startin NP to TO come VV here RB . SENT Taylor NP and CC Mrs NN . SENT were VBD ahead RB in IN the DT buggy NN , , and CC I PP was VBD holdin NN her PP$ horse NN , , and CC helpin VV her PP up RP in IN the DT saddle NN , , like IN I PP done VVN for IN days NNS and CC days NNS . SENT Who WP was VBD there RB to TO see VV us PP . SENT And CC I PP figured VVD she'd NN not RB mind NN , , and CC she PP calls VVZ me PP an DT exception NN . SENT Yu'd NP ought MD to've VV just RB heard VVN her PP about IN Western JJ men NNS respectin NN women NNS . SENT So IN that's NNS the DT last JJ word NN we've NN spoke VVD . SENT We PP come VVP twenty CD five CD miles NNS then RB , , she PP scootin NN in IN front NN , , and CC her PP$ horse NN kickin NN the DT sand NN in IN my PP$ face NN . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Taylor NP , , she PP guessed VVD something NN was VBD up RP , , but CC she PP didn't VVD tell VV . SENT Miss NP Wood NP did VVD not RB tell VV . SENT Not RB she PP . 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SENT After IN a DT man NN has VHZ been VBN angry JJ enough RB to TO kill VV another DT man NN , , after IN the DT fire NN of IN righteous JJ slaughter NN has VHZ raged VVN in IN his PP$ heart NN as IN it PP had VHD certainly RB raged VVN for IN several JJ hours NNS in IN the DT hearts NNS of IN these DT fathers NNS , , the DT flame NN will MD usually RB burn VV itself PP out RP . SENT This DT will MD be VB so RB in IN a DT generous JJ nature NN , , unless IN the DT cause NN of IN the DT anger NN is VBZ still RB unchanged JJ . SENT But CC the DT children NNS had VHD been VBN identified VVN . SENT none NN had VHD taken VVN hurt VVN . SENT All DT had VHD been VBN humanely RB given VVN their PP$ nourishment NN . SENT The DT thing NN was VBD over RP . SENT The DT day NN was VBD beautiful JJ . SENT A DT tempting JJ feast NN remained VVD from IN the DT barbecue NN . SENT These DT Bear NP Creek NP fathers NNS could MD not RB keep VV their PP$ ire NN at IN red JJ heat NN . SENT Most JJS of IN them PP , , being NN as IN yet RB more RB their PP$ wives NNS rovers NNS than IN their PP$ children's JJ parents NNS , , began VVD to TO see VV the DT mirthful JJ side NN of IN the DT adventure NN . SENT and CC they PP ceased VVD to TO feel VV very RB severely RB toward IN Lin NP McLean NP . SENT Not RB so RB the DT women NNS . SENT They PP cried VVD for IN vengeance NN . SENT but CC they PP cried VVD in IN vain JJ , , and CC were VBD met VVN with IN smiles NNS . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Westfall NP argued VVD long RB that IN punishment NN should MD be VB dealt VVN the DT offender NN . SENT Anyway RB , , she PP persisted VVD , , it PP was VBD real RB defiant JJ of IN him PP putting VVG that IN up RB on IN the DT tree NN . SENT I PP might MD forgive VV him PP but CC for IN that DT . SENT Yes UH , , spoke VVD the DT Virginian JJ in IN their PP$ midst NN , , that DT wasn't JJ sort NN o NN right NN . SENT Especially RB as IN I PP am VBP the DT man NN you're NN huntin NN . SENT They PP sat VVD dumb JJ at IN his PP$ assurance NN . SENT Come VV and CC kill VV me PP , , he PP continued VVD , , round NN upon IN the DT party NN . SENT I'll NP not RB resist VV . SENT But CC they PP could MD not RB resist VV the DT way NN in IN which WDT he PP had VHD looked VVN round NN upon IN them PP . SENT He PP had VHD chosen VVN the DT right JJ moment NN for IN his PP$ confession NN , , as IN a DT captain NN of IN a DT horse NN awaits VVZ the DT proper JJ time NN for IN a DT charge NN . SENT Some DT rebukes NNS he PP did VVD receive VV . SENT the DT worst JJS came VVD from IN the DT mothers NNS . SENT And CC all DT that IN he PP could MD say VV for IN himself PP was VBD , , I PP am VBP getting VVG off RP too RB easy JJ . SENT But CC what WP was VBD your PP$ point NN . SENT said VVD Westfall NP . SENT Blamed VVN if IN I PP know VVP any DT more RBR . SENT I PP expect VVP it PP must MD have VH been VBN the DT whiskey NN . SENT I PP would MD mind VV it PP less JJR , , said VVD Mrs NN . SENT Westfall NP , , if IN you PP looked VVD a DT bit NN sorry JJ or CC ashamed JJ . SENT The DT Virginian JJ shook VVD his PP$ head NN at IN her PP penitently RB . SENT I'm NP tryin NP to TO , , he PP said VVD . SENT And CC thus RB he PP sat VVD disarming VVG his PP$ accusers NNS until IN they PP began VVD to TO lunch VV upon IN the DT copious JJ remnants NNS of IN the DT barbecue NN . SENT He PP did VVD not RB join VV them PP at IN this DT meal NN . SENT In IN telling VVG you PP that IN Mrs NN . SENT Dow NP was VBD the DT only JJ lady NN absent JJ upon IN this DT historic JJ morning NN , , I PP was VBD guilty JJ of IN an DT inadvertence NN . SENT There EX was VBD one CD other JJ . SENT The DT Virginian JJ rode VVD away RB sedately RB through IN the DT autumn NN sunshine NN . SENT and CC as IN he PP went VVD he PP asked VVD his PP$ Monte NP horse NN a DT question NN . SENT Do VV yu NP reckon VV she'll NP have VH forgotten VVN you PP too RB , , you PP pie NN biter NN . SENT said VVD he PP . SENT Instead RB of IN the DT new JJ trousers NNS , , the DT cow NN puncher's NNS leathern JJ chaps NNS were VBD on IN his PP$ legs NNS . SENT But CC he PP had VHD the DT new JJ scarf NN knotted VVN at IN his PP$ neck NN . SENT Most JJS men NNS would MD gladly RB have VH equalled VVD him PP in IN appearance NN . SENT You PP Monte NP , , said VVD he PP , , will MD she PP be VB at IN home NN . SENT It PP was VBD Sunday NP , , and CC no DT school NN day NN , , and CC he PP found VVD her PP in IN her PP$ cabin NN that WDT stood VVD next IN the DT Taylors NP house NN . SENT Her PP$ eyes NNS were VBD very RB bright JJ . SENT I'd NP thought VVD I'd NP just RB call VVP , , said VVD he PP . SENT Why WRB , , that's NNS such PDT a DT pity NN . SENT Mr NP . SENT and CC Mrs NN . SENT Taylor NP are VBP away RB . SENT Yes UH . SENT they've NNS been VBN right RB busy JJ . SENT That's NNS why WRB I PP thought VVD I'd JJ call NN . SENT Will MD yu NP come VVN for IN a DT ride NN , , ma'am NN . SENT Dear RB me PP . SENT I PP You PP can MD ride VV my PP$ hawss NN . SENT He's NNS gentle JJ . SENT What WP . SENT And CC you PP walk VVP . SENT No RB , , ma'am NN . SENT Nor CC the DT two CD of IN us PP ride VVP him PP THIS DT time NN , , either RB . SENT At IN this DT she PP turned VVD entirely RB pink JJ , , and CC he PP , , noticing VVG , , went VVD on IN quietly RB . SENT I'll JJ catch NN up IN one CD of IN Taylor's NP hawsses NNS . SENT Taylor NP knows VVZ me PP . SENT No UH . SENT I PP don't VVD really RB think VV I PP could MD do VV that IN . SENT But CC thank VV you PP . SENT Thank VV you PP very RB much RB . SENT I PP must MD go VV now RB and CC see VV how WRB Mrs NN . SENT Taylor's NP fire NN is VBZ . SENT I'll JJ look NN after IN that DT , , ma'am NN . SENT I'd NN like IN for IN yu NP to TO go VV ridin NN mighty RB well RB . SENT Yu NP have VHP no DT babies NNS this DT mawnin NN to TO be VB anxious JJ after IN . SENT At IN this DT shaft NN , , Grandmother NN Stark NP flashed VVD awake RB deep JJ within IN the DT spirit NN of IN her PP$ descendant NN , , and CC she PP made VVD a DT haughty JJ declaration NN of IN war NN . SENT I PP don't VVD know VV what WP you PP mean VVP , , sir NN , , she PP said VVD . SENT Now RB was VBD his PP$ danger NN . SENT for IN it PP was VBD easy JJ to TO fall VV into IN mere JJ crude JJ impertinence NN and CC ask VV her PP why WRB , , then RB , , did VVD she PP speak VVP thus RB abruptly RB . SENT There EX were VBD various JJ easy JJ things NNS of IN this DT kind NN for IN him PP to TO say VV . SENT And CC any DT rudeness NN would MD have VH lost VVN him PP the DT battle NN . SENT But CC the DT Virginian JJ was VBD not RB the DT man NN to TO lose VV such PDT a DT battle NN in IN such PDT a DT way NN . SENT His PP$ shaft NN had VHD hit VVN . SENT She PP thought VVD he PP referred VVD to TO those DT babies NNS about IN whom WP last JJ night NN she PP had VHD shown VVN such JJ superfluous JJ solicitude NN . SENT Her PP$ conscience NN was VBD guilty JJ . SENT This DT was VBD all RB that IN he PP had VHD wished VVN to TO make VV sure RB of IN before IN he PP began VVD operations NNS . SENT Why WRB , , I PP mean VVP , , said VVD he PP , , easily RB , , sitting VVG down RP near IN the DT door NN , , that IN it's NP Sunday NP . SENT School NP don't NP hinder VV yu NP from IN enjoyin NP a DT ride NN to TO day NN . SENT You'll NP teach VVP the DT kids NNS all PDT the DT better JJR for IN it PP to TO morro NN , , ma'am NN . SENT Maybe RB it's JJ your PP$ duty NN . SENT And CC he PP smiled VVD at IN her PP . SENT My PP$ duty NN . SENT It's NP quite RB novel JJ to TO have VH strangers NNS Am VBP I PP a DT stranger NN . SENT he PP cut VVD in IN , , firing VVG his PP$ first JJ broadside NN . 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SENT I PP am VBP mighty RB glad JJ you PP ain't VVD , , said VVD he PP , , looking VVG at IN her PP . SENT But CC Molly NP had VHD already RB received VVN enough JJ broadsides NNS for IN one CD day NN . SENT She PP could MD allow VV no RB more RBR of IN them PP , , and CC she PP took VVD herself PP capably RB in IN hand NN . SENT Where WRB did VVD you PP learn VVP to TO make VV such JJ pretty JJ speeches NNS . SENT she PP asked VVD . SENT Well RB , , never RB mind VV that IN . SENT One PP sees VVZ that IN you PP have VHP had VHD plenty NN of IN practice NN for IN one CD so RB young JJ . SENT I PP am VBP twenty CD seven CD , , blurted VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , and CC knew VVD instantly RB that IN he PP had VHD spoken VVN like IN a DT fool NN . SENT Who WP would MD have VH dreamed VVN it PP . SENT said VVD Molly NP , , with IN well RB measured VVN mockery NN . SENT She PP knew VVD that IN she PP had VHD scored VVN at IN last JJ , , and CC that IN this DT day NN was VBD hers JJ . SENT Don't JJS be VB too RB sure JJ you PP are VBP glad JJ I'm NN not RB a DT man NN , , she PP now RB told VVD him PP . SENT There EX was VBD something NN like IN a DT challenge NN in IN her PP$ voice NN . SENT I PP risk VVP it PP , , he PP remarked VVD . SENT For IN I PP am VBP almost RB twenty CD three CD myself PP , , she PP concluded VVD . SENT And CC she PP gave VVD him PP a DT look VVP on IN her PP$ own JJ account NN . SENT And CC you'll RB not RB come VV a DT ridin NN . SENT he PP persisted VVD . SENT No RB , , she PP answered VVD him PP . SENT no UH . SENT And CC he PP knew VVD that IN he PP could MD not RB make VV her PP . SENT Then RB I PP will MD tell VV yu NP good JJ by IN , , said VVD he PP . SENT But CC I PP am VBP comin JJ again RB . SENT And CC next JJ time NN I NN 1 CD l NN have VHP along IN a DT gentle JJ hawss NN for IN yu NP . SENT Next JJ time NN . SENT Next JJ time NN . SENT Well RB , , perhaps RB I PP will MD go VV with IN you PP . SENT Do VV you PP live VV far RB . SENT I PP live VVP on IN Judge NP Henry's NP ranch NN , , over IN yondeh NP . SENT He PP pointed VVD across IN the DT mountains NNS . SENT It's NNS on IN Sunk VVN Creek NP . SENT A DT pretty RB rough JJ trail NN . SENT but CC I PP can MD come VV hyeh NNS to TO see VV you PP in IN a DT day NN , , I PP reckon VVP . SENT Well RB , , I PP hope VVP you'll RB cert'nly RB enjoy VV good JJ health NN , , ma'am NN . SENT Oh UH , , there's RB one CD thing NN . SENT said VVD Molly NP Wood NP , , calling VVG after IN him PP rather RB quickly RB . SENT I NP I'm NP not RB at IN all DT afraid JJ of IN horses NNS . SENT You PP needn't VVD bring VV sucha NP gentle JJ one NN . SENT I PP was VBD very RB tired JJ that IN day NN , , and CC and CC I NN don't NN scream NN as IN a DT rule NN . SENT He PP turned VVD and CC looked VVD at IN her PP so RB that IN she PP could MD not RB meet VV his PP$ glance NN . SENT Bless VV your PP$ heart NN . SENT said VVD he PP . 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SENT McLean NP , , who WP looked VVD at IN his PP$ hat NN and CC innocently RB quoted VVN . SENT My NP Looloo NP picked VVD a DT daisy NN . SENT Don't NP yu NP , , Lin NP , , said VVD the DT Southerner JJR . SENT Then RB I PP won't VVD , , said VVD Lin NP . SENT Thus RB , , for IN this DT occasion NN , , did VVD the DT Virginian JJ part NN from IN his PP$ lady NN and CC nothing NN said VVD one CD way NN or CC another DT about IN the DT handkerchief NN that WDT had VHD disappeared VVN during IN the DT South NP Fork VV incident NN . SENT As IN we PP fall VVP asleep RB at IN night NN , , our PP$ thoughts NNS will MD often RB ramble VV back RB and CC forth RB between IN the DT two CD worlds NNS . SENT What WP color NN were VBD his PP$ eyes NNS . SENT wondered VVD Molly NP on IN her PP$ pillow NN . SENT His PP$ mustache NN is VBZ not RB bristly JJ like IN so RB many JJ of IN them PP . SENT Sam NP never RB gave VVD me PP such JJ a DT look NN as IN Hoosic JJ Junction NN . SENT No UH . SENT . 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SENT For IN you PP seem VVP to TO me PP to TO be VB in IN a DT community NN of IN roughs VVZ . SENT I PP wish VVP you PP would MD give VV it PP all DT up RP . SENT Did VVD you PP expect VVP me PP to TO laugh VV about IN the DT babies NNS . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Flynt NP , , when WRB this DT story NN was VBD repeated VVN to TO her PP she PP had VHD not RB been VBN invited VVN in IN to TO hear VV the DT letter NN , , remarked VVD that IN she PP had VHD always RB felt VVN that IN Molly NP Wood NP must MD be VB a DT little JJ vulgar NN , , ever RB since IN she PP began VVD to TO go VV about IN giving VVG music NN lessons NNS like IN any DT ordinary JJ German NP . SENT But CC Mrs NN . SENT Wood NN was VBD considerably RB relieved VVN when WRB the DT next JJ letter NN arrived VVD . SENT It PP contained VVD nothing NN horrible JJ about IN barbecues NNS or CC babies NNS . SENT It PP mentioned VVD the DT great JJ beauty NN of IN the DT weather NN , , and CC how WRB well RB and CC strong RB the DT fine JJ air NN was VBD making VVG the DT writer NN feel NN . SENT And CC it PP asked VVD that DT books NNS might MD be VB sent VVN , , many JJ books NNS of IN all DT sorts NNS , , novels NNS , , poetry NN , , all PDT the DT good JJ old JJ books NNS and CC any DT good JJ new JJ ones NNS that WDT could MD be VB spared VVN . SENT Cheap JJ editions NNS , , of IN course NN . SENT Indeed RB she PP shall MD have VH them PP . SENT said VVD Mrs NN . SENT Wood NN . SENT How WRB her PP$ mind NN must MD be VB starving VVG in IN that DT dreadful JJ place NN . SENT The DT letter NN was VBD not RB a DT long JJ one CD , , and CC , , besides IN the DT books NNS , , spoke VVD of IN little RB else RB except IN the DT fine JJ weather NN and CC the DT chances NNS for IN outdoor JJ exercise NN that IN this DT gave VVD . SENT You PP have VHP no DT idea NN , , it PP said VVD , , how WRB delightful JJ it PP is VBZ to TO ride VV , , especially RB on IN a DT spirited JJ horse NN , , which WDT I PP can MD do VV now RB quite RB well RB . SENT How WRB nice JJ that DT is VBZ . SENT said VVD Mrs NN . SENT Wood NP , , putting VVG down RP the DT letter NN . SENT I PP hope VVP the DT horse NN is VBZ not RB too RB spirited JJ . SENT Who WP does VVZ she PP go VV riding VVG with IN . SENT asked VVN Mrs NN . SENT Bell NP . SENT She PP doesn't VVD say VV , , Sarah NP . SENT Why WRB . SENT Nothing NN . SENT She PP has VHZ a DT queer JJ way NN of IN not RB mentioning VVG things NNS , , now RB and CC then RB . SENT Sarah NP . SENT exclaimed VVN Mrs NN . SENT Wood NP , , reproachfully RB . SENT Oh UH , , well UH , , mother NN , , you PP know VVP just RB as RB well RB as IN I PP do VVP that IN she PP can MD be VB very RB independent JJ and CC unconventional JJ . SENT Yes UH . SENT but CC not RB in IN that DT way NN . SENT She PP wouldn't VVD ride NN with IN poor JJ Sam NP Bannett NP , , and CC after IN all RB he PP is VBZ a DT suitable JJ person NN . SENT Nevertheless RB , , in IN her PP$ next JJ letter NN , , Mrs NN . SENT Wood NP cautioned VVD her PP$ daughter NN about IN trusting VVG herself PP with IN any DT one NN of IN whom WP Mrs NN . SENT Balaam NP did VVD not RB thoroughly RB approve VV . SENT The DT good JJ lady NN could MD never RB grasp VV that DT Mrs NN . SENT Balaam NP lived VVD a DT long JJ day's NN journey NN from IN Bear NP Creek NP , , and CC that IN Molly NP saw VVD her PP about IN once RB every DT three CD months NNS . SENT We PP have VHP sent VVN your PP$ books NNS , , the DT mother NN wrote VVD . SENT everybody NN has VHZ contributed VVN from IN their PP$ store NN , , Shakespeare NP , , Tennyson NP , , Browning NP , , Longfellow NP . SENT and CC a DT number NN of IN novels NNS by IN Scott NP , , Thackeray NP , , George NP Eliot NP , , Hawthorne NP , , and CC lesser JJR writers NNS . SENT some DT volumes NNS of IN Emerson NP . SENT and CC Jane NP Austen NP complete VV , , because IN you PP admire VV her PP so RB particularly RB . SENT This DT consignment NN of IN literature NN reached VVN Bear NP Creek NP about IN a DT week NN before IN Christmas NP time NN . SENT By IN New NP Year's NP Day NP , , the DT Virginian JJ had VHD begun VVN his PP$ education NN . SENT Well RB , , I PP have VHP managed VVN to TO get VV through IN em NN , , he PP said VVD , , as IN he PP entered VVD Molly's NP cabin NN in IN February NP . SENT And CC he PP laid VVD two CD volumes NNS upon IN her PP$ table NN . SENT And CC what WP do VVP you PP think VVP of IN them PP . SENT she PP inquired VVD . SENT I PP think VVP that IN I've NP cert'nly RB earned VVD a DT good JJ long JJ ride NN to TO day NN . 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SENT Perhaps RB we PP failed VVD to TO catch VV the DT train's NNS attention NN , , though IN the DT theory NN seems VVZ monstrous JJ . SENT As IN it PP moved VVD off RP in IN our PP$ faces NNS , , smooth JJ and CC easy JJ and CC insulting JJ , , Scipio NP dropped VVD instantly RB to TO a DT walk NN , , and CC we PP two CD others NNS outstripped VVD him PP and CC came VVD desperately RB to TO the DT empty JJ track NN . SENT There EX went VVD the DT train NN . SENT Even RB still RB its PP$ puffs NNS were VBD the DT separated JJ puffs NNS of IN starting VVG , , that IN bitten VVN off RP , , snorty JJ kind NN , , and CC sweat NN and CC our PP$ true JJ natures NNS broke VVD freely RB forth RB . SENT I PP kicked VVD my PP$ valise NN , , and CC then RB sat VVD on IN it PP , , dumb JJ . SENT Shorty NP yielded VVD himself PP up RP aloud RB . SENT All PDT his PP$ humble JJ secrets NNS came VVD out RP of IN him PP . SENT He PP walked VVD aimlessly RB round NN , , lamenting VVG . 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SENT I PP could MD take VV yu NP out IN ten CD yards NNS in IN the DT brush NN and CC lose VV yu NP in IN ten CD seconds NNS , , you PP spangle VV roofed VVN hobo NN . SENT Leave VV ME PP behind RB . SENT you PP recent JJ blanket NN mortgage NN yearlin NN . SENT You PP plush JJ lined VVN , , nickel NN plated VVD , , whistlin NN wash NN room NN , , d LS yu NP figure NN I PP can't VVD go VV east RB just RB as RB soon RB as IN west NN . SENT Or CC I'll NP stay VVP right RB here RB if IN it PP suits VVZ me PP , , yu NP dude NN inhabited VVN hot JJ box NN . SENT Why WRB , , yu NP coon NN bossed VVD face NN towel NN But CC from IN here RB he PP rose VVD in IN flights NNS of IN novelty NN that IN appalled VVN and CC held VVN me PP spellbound VVD , , and CC which WDT are VBP not RB for IN me PP to TO say VV to TO you PP . 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SENT And CC for IN me PP the DT way NN to TO Billings NNS was VBD smooth JJ now RB , , also RB . SENT Who's NP he PP . SENT Scipio NP repeated VVD . SENT But CC from IN inside IN the DT caboose NN loud JJ laughter NN and CC noise NN broke VVD on IN us PP . SENT Some DT one NN was VBD reciting VVG And CC it's NNS my PP$ night NN to TO howl NN . SENT We'll NP all DT howl NN when WRB we PP get VVP to TO Rawhide NN , , said VVD some DT other JJ one NN . SENT and CC they PP howled VVD now RB . SENT These DT hyeh JJ steam NN cyars NNS , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ to TO Scipio NP , , make VVP a DT man's NNS language NN mighty RB nigh RB as RB speedy JJ as IN his PP$ travel NN . SENT Of IN Shorty NP he PP took VVD no DT notice NN whatever WDT no RB more JJR than IN of IN the DT manifestations NNS in IN the DT caboose NN . SENT So IN yu NP heard VVD me PP speakin NN to TO the DT express JJ , , said VVD Scipio NP . SENT Well RB , , I PP guess VVP , , sometimes RB I PP See VV here RB , , he PP exclaimed VVD , , for IN the DT Virginian JJ was VBD gravely RB considering VVG him PP , , I PP may MD have VH talked VVN some DT , , but CC I PP walked VVD a DT whole JJ lot NN . SENT You PP didn't VVD catch VV ME PP squandering VVG no DT speed NN . SENT Soon RB as IN I PP noticed VVD , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , thinkin NN came VVD quicker RBR to TO yu NP than IN runnin NN . SENT I PP was VBD glad JJ I PP was VBD not RB Shorty NP , , to TO have VH my PP$ measure NN taken VVN merely RB by IN my PP$ way NN of IN missing VVG a DT train NN . SENT And CC of IN course NN I PP was VBD sorry JJ that IN I PP had VHD kicked VVN my PP$ valise NN . SENT Oh UH , , I PP could MD tell VV yu'd NNS been VBN enjoyin VVG us PP . SENT said VVD Scipio NP . SENT Observin NP somebody NN else's NNS scrape VV always RB kind NN o NN rests VVZ me PP too RB . 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SENT I'm NP a DT she PP wolf NN from IN Bitter NP Creek NP , , and CC It's NP my PP$ night NN to TO ho NP o NN wl NN And CC as IN they PP howled VVD and CC stamped VVD , , the DT wheels NNS of IN the DT caboose NN began VVD to TO turn VV gently RB and CC to TO murmur VV . SENT The DT Virginian JJ rose VVD suddenly RB . SENT Will MD yu NP save VV that DT thirst NN and CC take VV a DT forty NN dollar NN job NN . SENT Missin NN trains NNS , , profanity NN , , or CC what WP . SENT said VVD Scipio NP . SENT I'll NP tell VVP yu NP soon RB as IN I'm NP sure JJ . SENT At IN this DT Scipio NP looked VVD hard RB at IN the DT Virginian JJ . SENT Why WRB , , you're JJ talkin NN business NN . SENT said VVD he PP , , and CC leaped VVD on IN the DT caboose NN , , where WRB I PP was VBD already RB . SENT I PP Was VBD thinkin NN of IN Rawhide NN , , he PP added VVD , , but CC I PP ain't VVD any DT more RBR . SENT Well RB , , good JJ luck NN . SENT said VVD Shorty NP , , on IN the DT track NN behind IN us PP . SENT Oh UH , , say VV . SENT said VVD Scipio NP , , he PP wanted VVD to TO go VV on IN that DT train NN , , just RB like IN me PP . SENT Get VV on IN , , called VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT But CC as RB to TO getting VVG a DT job NN , , he PP ain't VVD just RB like VV you PP . SENT So IN Shorty NP came VVD , , like IN a DT lost VVN dog NN when WRB you PP whistle VV to TO him PP . SENT Our PP$ wheels NNS clucked VVN over IN the DT main JJ line NN switch NN . SENT A DT train NN hand NN threw VVD it PP shut VVD after IN us PP , , jumped VVD aboard RB , , and CC returned VVD forward RB over IN the DT roofs NNS . SENT Inside IN the DT caboose NN they PP had VHD reached VVN the DT third JJ howling VVG of IN the DT she PP wolf NN . SENT Friends NNS of IN yourn NN . SENT said VVD Scipio NP . SENT My PP$ outfit NN , , drawled VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT Do VV yu NP always RB travel VVP outside JJ . SENT inquired VVD Scipio NP . SENT It's NNS lonesome JJ in IN there RB , , returned VVD the DT deputy JJ foreman NN . SENT And CC here RB one CD of IN them PP came VVD out RP , , slamming VVG the DT door NN Hell NN . SENT he PP said VVD , , at IN sight NN of IN the DT distant JJ town NN . SENT Then RB , , truculently RB , , to TO the DT Virginian JJ , , I PP told VVD you PP I PP was VBD going VVG to TO get VV a DT bottle NN here RB . SENT Have VHP your PP$ bottle NN , , then RB , , said VVD the DT deputy JJ foreman NN , , and CC kicked VVD him PP off RP into IN Dakota NP . SENT It PP was VBD not RB North NP Dakota NP yet RB . SENT they PP had VHD not RB divided VVN it PP . SENT The DT Virginian JJ had VHD aimed VVN his PP$ pistol NN at IN about IN the DT same JJ time NN with IN his PP$ boot NN . SENT Therefore RB the DT man NN sat VVD in IN Dakota NP quietly RB , , watching VVG us PP go VVP away RB into IN Montana NP , , and CC offering VVG no DT objections NNS . 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SENT Energetic JJ , , ain't VVD they PP . SENT said VVD the DT Southerner JJR . SENT But CC none NN of IN em NN was VBD whelped VVN savage JJ enough RB to TO sing VV himself PP bloodthirsty JJ . SENT And CC though IN they're NN strainin NN mighty JJ earnest NN not RB to TO be VB tame JJ , , they're NP goin NP back RB to TO Sunk VVN Creek NP with IN me PP accordin NN to TO the DT Judge's JJ awders NNS . SENT Never RB a DT calf NN of IN them PP will MD desert VV to TO Rawhide NN , , for IN all PDT their PP$ dangerousness NN . SENT nor CC I PP ain't VVD goin NP to TO have VH any DT fuss NN over IN it PP . SENT Only RB one PP is VBZ left VVN now RB that IN don't NN sing VVP . SENT Maybe RB I PP will MD have VH to TO make VV some DT arrangements NNS about IN him PP . SENT The DT man NN I PP have VHP parted VVD with IN , , he PP said VVD , , with IN another DT glance NN at IN Dakota NP , , was VBD our PP$ cook NN , , and CC I PP will MD ask VV yu NP to TO replace VV him PP , , Colonel NP . 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SENT That DT ain't NN near IN enough JJ courage NN to TO have VH . SENT Scipio NP exclaimed VVD . SENT There's NP times NNS in IN life NN when WRB a DT man NN has VHZ got VVN to TO have VH courage NN WITHOUT IN convictions NNS Without IN them PP or CC he PP is VBZ no RB good JJ . SENT Now RB your PP$ friend NN is VBZ that DT deep RB constitooted JJ that IN you PP don't VVD know VV and CC I PP don't VVD know VV what WP he's NNS thinkin NN about IN all PDT this DT . SENT If IN there's RB to TO be VB any DT gun NN play NN , , put VVN in IN the DT excellent JJ Shorty NP , , I'll NP stand VVP in IN with IN him PP . SENT Ah UH , , go VV to TO bed NN with IN your PP$ gun NN play NN . SENT retorted VVN Scipio NP , , entirely RB good RB humored VVN . SENT Is VBZ the DT Judge NP paying VVG for IN a DT carload NN of IN dead JJ punchers NNS to TO gather VV his PP$ beef NN for IN him PP . 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SENT or CC perhaps RB he PP had VHD meant VVN us PP to TO delay VV long RB enough RB not RB to TO seem VV like IN a DT reenforcement NN . SENT These DT gentlemen NNS missed VVD the DT express JJ at IN Medora NP , , he PP observed VVD to TO his PP$ men NNS , , simply RB . SENT What WP they PP took VVD us PP for IN upon IN our PP$ entrance NN I NN cannot NN say VVP , , or CC what WP they PP believed VVD . SENT The DT atmosphere NN of IN the DT caboose NN was VBD charged VVN with IN voiceless JJ currents NNS of IN thought NN . SENT By IN way NN of IN a DT friendly JJ beginning NN to TO the DT three CD hundred CD miles NNS of IN caboose NN we PP were VBD now RB to TO share VV so RB intimately RB , , I PP recalled VVD myself PP to TO them PP . SENT I PP trusted VVD no RB more JJR of IN the DT Christian JJ Endeavor NN had VHD delayed VVN them PP . SENT I PP am VBP so RB lucky JJ to TO have VH caught VVN you PP again RB , , I PP finished VVD . 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SENT So RB while IN the DT botanist NN went VVD glarin NN around IN the DT town NN with IN his PP$ glasses NNS to TO see VV if IN he PP could MD spot VV a DT prairie NN dog NN and CC an DT owl NN usin NN the DT same JJ hole NN , , I PP was VBD diggin NN in IN a DT hole NN I'd NN seen VVN an DT owl NN run VVN down RP . SENT And CC that's NNS what WP I PP got VVD . SENT He PP held VVD up RP his PP$ thumb NN again RB . SENT The DT snake NN . SENT I PP exclaimed VVD . SENT Yes UH , , sir NN . SENT Mr NP . SENT Rattler NP was VBD keepin NN house NN that IN day NN . SENT Took VVD me PP right RB there RB . SENT I PP hauled VVD him PP out RP of IN the DT hole NN hangin NN to TO me PP . SENT Eight CD rattles VVZ . SENT Eight CD . SENT said VVD I PP . SENT A DT big JJ one NN . SENT Yes UH , , sir NN . SENT Thought VVD I PP was VBD dead JJ . SENT But CC the DT woman NN The DT woman NN . SENT said VVD I PP . SENT Yes UH , , woman NN . SENT Didn't NP I PP tell VV yu NP the DT botanist NN had VHD his PP$ wife NN along RB . SENT Well RB , , he PP did VVD . SENT And CC she PP acted VVD better JJR than IN the DT man NN , , for IN he PP was VBD rosin NN his PP$ head NN , , and CC shoutin NN he PP had VHD no DT whiskey NN , , and CC he PP didn't VVD guess VV his PP$ knife NN was VBD sharp JJ enough RB to TO amputate VV my PP$ thumb NN , , and CC none NN of IN us PP chewed VVD , , and CC the DT doctor NN was VBD twenty CD miles NNS away RB , , and CC if IN he PP had VHD only RB remembered VVN to TO bring VV his PP$ ammonia NN well RB , , he PP was VBD screeching VVG out IN most JJS everything NN he PP knew VVD in IN the DT world NN , , and CC without IN arranging VVG it PP any DT , , neither RB . SENT But CC she PP just RB clawed VVD his PP$ pocket NN and CC burrowed VVN and CC kep VV yelling VVG , , Give VV him PP the DT stone NN , , Augustus NP . SENT And CC she PP whipped VVN out IN one CD of IN them PP Injun NP medicine NN stones NNS , , first JJ one NN I PP ever RB seen VVN , , and CC she PP clapped VVD it PP on IN to TO my PP$ thumb NN , , and CC it PP started VVD in IN right RB away RB . SENT What WP did VVD it PP do VVP . SENT said VVD I PP . SENT Sucked VVN . SENT Like IN blotting VVG paper NN does VVZ . SENT Soft JJ and CC funny JJ it PP was VBD , , and CC gray JJ . SENT They PP get VVP em NN from IN elks NN stomachs NNS , , yu NP know VVP . SENT And CC when WRB it PP had VHD sucked VVN the DT poison NN out RP of IN the DT wound NN , , off IN it PP falls VVZ of IN my PP$ thumb NN by IN itself PP . SENT And CC I PP thanked VVD the DT woman NN for IN saving VVG my PP$ life NN that IN capable JJ and CC keeping VVG her PP$ head NN that IN cool NN . SENT I PP never RB knowed VVD how WRB excited JJ she PP had VHD been VBN till IN afterward RB . SENT She PP was VBD awful JJ shocked JJ . SENT I PP suppose VVP she PP started VVD to TO talk VV when WRB the DT danger NN was VBD over RP , , said VVD I PP , , with IN deep JJ silence NN around IN me PP . SENT No UH . SENT she PP didn't VVD say VV nothing NN to TO me PP . SENT But CC when WRB her PP$ next JJ child NN was VBD born VVN , , it PP had VHD eight CD rattles VVZ . SENT Din NP now RB rose VVD wild JJ in IN the DT caboose NN . SENT They PP rocked VVD together RB . SENT The DT enthusiast NN beat VVD his PP$ knee NN tumultuously RB . SENT And CC I PP joined VVD them PP . SENT Who WP could MD help VV it PP . SENT It PP had VHD been VBN so RB well RB conducted VVN from IN the DT imperceptible JJ beginning NN . SENT Fact NN and CC falsehood NN blended VVN with IN such JJ perfect JJ art NN . SENT And CC this DT last JJ , , an DT effect NN so IN new JJ made VVN with IN such JJ world NN old JJ material NN . SENT I PP cared VVD nothing NN that IN I PP was VBD the DT victim NN , , and CC I PP joined VVD them PP . SENT but CC ceased VVD , , feeling VVG suddenly RB somehow RB estranged VVN or CC chilled VVN . SENT It PP was VBD in IN their PP$ laughter NN . SENT The DT loudness NN was VBD too RB loud JJ . SENT And CC I PP caught VVD the DT eyes NNS of IN Trampas NNS fixed VVN upon IN the DT Virginian JJ with IN exultant JJ malevolence NN . SENT Scipio's NP disgusted JJ glance NN was VBD upon IN me PP from IN the DT door NN . SENT Dazed VVN by IN these DT signs NNS , , I PP went VVD out RP on IN the DT platform NN to TO get VV away RB from IN the DT noise NN . SENT There RB the DT Virginian JJ said VVD to TO me PP . SENT Cheer NP up RB . SENT You'll RB not RB be VB so RB easy JJ for IN em NN that IN a DT way NN next JJ season NN . SENT He PP said VVD no RB more JJR . SENT and CC with IN his PP$ legs NNS dangled VVN over IN the DT railing NN , , appeared VVD to TO resume VV his PP$ newspaper NN . SENT What's NP the DT matter NN . SENT said VVD I PP to TO Scipio NP . SENT Oh UH , , I PP don't VVD mind NN if IN he PP don't VVD , , Scipio NP answered VVD . SENT Couldn't NP yu NP see VV . SENT I PP tried VVD to TO head VV em NN off RP from IN yu NP all DT I PP knew VVD , , but CC yu NP just RB ran VVD in IN among IN em NN yourself PP . SENT Couldn't NP yu NP see VV . SENT Kep VV hinderin NN and CC spoilin VVG me PP with IN askin NP those DT urgent JJ questions NNS of IN yourn NN why WRB , , I PP had VHD to TO let VV yu NP go VV your PP$ way NN . SENT Why WRB , , that WDT wasn't VVD the DT ordinary JJ play NN with IN the DT ordinary JJ tenderfoot NN they PP treated VVD you PP to TO . SENT You PP ain't VVD a DT common JJ tenderfoot NN this DT trip NN . SENT You're NP the DT foreman's JJ friend NN . SENT They've NP hit VVD him PP through IN you PP . SENT That's NP the DT way NN they PP count VVP it PP . SENT It's NP made VVD them PP encouraged VVD . SENT Can't NP yu NP see VV . SENT Scipio NP stated VVD it PP plainly RB . SENT And CC as IN we PP ran VVD by IN the DT next JJ station NN , , Howard NP . SENT they PP harshly RB yelled VVD . SENT Portland NP 1256 CD . SENT We PP had VHD been VBN passing VVG gangs NNS of IN workmen NNS on IN the DT track NN . SENT And CC at IN that DT last JJ yell VV the DT Virginian JJ rose NN . SENT I PP reckon VVP I'll NP join VV the DT meeting NN again RB , , he PP said VVD . SENT This DT filling VVG and CC repairing VVG looks NNS like IN the DT washout NN might MD have VH been VBN true JJ . SENT Washout NNS . SENT said VVD Scipio NP . SENT Big NP Horn NP bridge NN , , they PP say VVP four CD days NNS ago RB . SENT Then RB I PP wish VVP it PP came VVD this DT side NN Rawhide NN station NN . SENT Do VV yu NP . SENT drawled VVN the DT Virginian JJ . SENT And CC smiling VVG at IN Scipio NP , , he PP lounged VVD in IN through IN the DT open JJ door NN . SENT He PP beats VVZ me PP , , said VVD Scipio NP , , shaking VVG his PP$ head NN . SENT His PP$ trail NN is VBZ turruble RB hard JJ to TO anticipate VV . SENT We PP listened VVD . SENT Work NP bein NP done VVN on IN the DT road NN , , I PP see VVP , , the DT Virginian JJ was VBD saying VVG , , very RB friendly JJ and CC conversational JJ . SENT We PP see VVP it PP too RB , , said VVD the DT voice NN of IN Trampas NP . SENT Seem VV to TO be VB easin NN their PP$ grades NNS some RB . SENT Roads NNS do VVP . SENT Cheaper JJR to TO build VV em NN the DT way NN they PP want VVP em NN at IN the DT start NN , , a DT man NN would MD think VV , , suggested VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , most RBS friendly JJ . SENT There RB go VV some DT more JJR I NN talians NNS . SENT They're NP Chinese NP , , said VVD Trampas NP . SENT That's NNS so RB , , acknowledged VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , with IN a DT laugh NN . SENT What's NP he PP monkeyin NP at IN now RB . SENT muttered VVN Scipio NP . SENT Without IN cheap JJ foreigners NNS they PP couldn't NN afford VV all PDT this DT hyeh JJ new JJ gradin NN , , the DT Southerner JJR continued VVN . SENT Grading NP . SENT Can't NP you PP tell VVP when WRB a DT flood's NN been VBN eating VVG the DT banks NNS . SENT Why WRB , , yes UH , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , sweet JJ as IN honey NN . SENT But CC ain't NP yu NP heard VVD of IN the DT improvements NNS west NN of IN Big NP Timber NP , , all PDT the DT way NN to TO Missoula NP , , this DT season NN . SENT I'm NN talkin NN about IN them PP . SENT Oh UH . SENT Talking VVG about IN them PP . SENT Yes UH , , I've NP heard VVD . SENT Good JJ money NN savin NN scheme NN , , ain't VVD it PP . SENT said VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT Lettin NP a DT freight NN run VVN down RB one CD hill NN an DT up IN the DT next JJ as RB far RB as IN she'll NN no RB without IN steam NN , , an DT shavin NN the DT hill NN down RB to TO that DT point NN . 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SENT They PP used VVD to TO put VV all PDT their PP$ tanks NNS at IN the DT bottom NN of IN their PP$ grades NNS , , said VVD Trampas NP . SENT Why WRB , , yu NP get VVP the DT water NN easier JJR at IN the DT bottom NN . SENT You PP can MD pump VV it PP to TO the DT top NN , , though RB , , said VVD Trampas NP , , growing VVG superior JJ . SENT And CC it's NNS cheaper JJR . SENT That DT gets VVZ me PP , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , interested JJ . SENT Trains NNS after IN watering NN can MD start VV down RP hill NN now RB and CC get VV the DT benefit NN of IN the DT gravity NN . SENT It'll NP cut VVD down RP operating VVG expenses NNS a DT heap NN . SENT That's NP cert'nly RB common JJ sense NN . SENT exclaimed VVN the DT Virginian JJ , , absorbed VVN . SENT But CC ain't VVD it PP kind NN o NN tardy JJ . SENT Live VV and CC learn VV . SENT So RB they PP gained VVD speed NN , , too RB . SENT High JJ speed NN on IN half PDT the DT coal NN this DT season NN , , until IN the DT accident NN . SENT Accident NN . SENT said VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , instantly RB . SENT Yellowstone NP Limited NP . SENT Man NN fired VVD at IN engine NN driver NN . SENT Train NN was VBD flying VVG past NN that IN quick JJ the DT bullet NN broke VVD every DT window NN and CC killed VVD a DT passenger NN on IN the DT back JJ platform NN . SENT You've NNS been VBN running VVG too RB much RB with IN aristocrats NNS , , finished VVD Trampas NP , , and CC turned VVD on IN his PP$ heel NN . SENT Haw NP , , hew VV . SENT began VVD the DT enthusiast NN , , but CC his PP$ neighbor NN gripped VVD him PP to TO silence VV . SENT This DT was VBD a DT triumph NN too RB serious JJ for IN noise NN . SENT Not RB a DT mutineer NN moved VVD . SENT and CC I PP felt VVD cold JJ . SENT Trampas NP , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , I PP thought VVD yu'd NN be VB afeared JJ to TO try VV it PP on IN me PP . 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SENT Now RB you PP sit VVP down RB and CC be VB good JJ , , and CC Mr NP . SENT Le NP Moyne NP will MD return VV your PP$ gun NN when WRB we're NN across IN that DT broken JJ bridge NN , , if IN they PP have VHP got VVN it PP fixed JJ for IN heavy JJ trains NNS yet RB . SENT This DT train NN will MD be VB lighter JJR when WRB it PP gets VVZ to TO that DT bridge NN , , spoke VVD Trampas NP , , out RB on IN his PP$ chair NN . SENT Why WRB , , that's NNS true JJ , , too RB . SENT said VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT Maybe RB none NN of IN us PP are VBP crossin NP that IN Big NP Horn NP bridge NN now RB , , except IN me PP . SENT Funny JJ if IN yu NP should MD end VV by IN persuadin NN me PP to TO quit VV and CC go VV to TO Rawhide NN myself PP . SENT But CC I PP reckon VVP I'll NP not RB . SENT I PP reckon VVP I'll NP worry VV along RB to TO Sunk VVN Creek NP , , somehow RB . SENT Don't NP forget VVP I'm NP cookin NN for IN yu NP , , said VVD Scipio NP , , gruffy NP . SENT I'm NN obliged VVN to TO yu NP , , said VVD the DT Southerner JJR . SENT You PP were VBD speaking VVG of IN a DT job NN for IN me PP , , said VVD Shorty NP . SENT I'm NP right RB obliged VVN . SENT But CC yu NP see VVP I PP ain't JJ exackly JJ foreman NN the DT way NN this DT comes VVZ out RP , , and CC my PP$ promises NNS might MD not RB bind VV Judge NP Henry NP to TO pay VV salaries NNS . SENT A DT push NN came VVD through IN the DT train NN from IN forward RB . SENT We PP were VBD slowing VVG for IN the DT Rawhide NN station NN , , and CC all RB began VVD to TO be VB busy JJ and CC to TO talk VV . SENT Going VVG up RP to TO the DT mines NNS to TO day NN . SENT Oh UH , , let's NNS grub VV first RB . SENT Guess NN it's NNS too RB late RB , , anyway RB . SENT And CC so RB forth RB . 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SENT Well RB , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , looking VVG at IN the DT town NN , , I PP expaict VV the DT dining NN cyars NNS contained VVD more JJR nourishment NN . SENT Say VV , , you're NN about IN right NN there RB . SENT said VVD the DT man NN . SENT He PP walked VVD beside IN the DT caboose NN as IN we PP puffed VVD slowly RB forward RB from IN the DT water NN tank NN to TO our PP$ siding NN . SENT Fine JJ business NN here RB if IN we'd JJS only RB been VBN ready JJ , , he PP continued VVD . SENT And CC the DT Crow NP agent NN has VHZ let VVN his PP$ Indians NPS come VVP over RP from IN the DT reservation NN . SENT There EX has VHZ been VBN a DT little JJ beef NN brought VVD in IN , , and CC game NN , , and CC fish NN . SENT And CC big JJ money NN in IN it PP , , bet VV your PP$ life NN . SENT Them PP Eastern NP passengers NNS has VHZ just RB been VBN robbed VVN . SENT I PP wisht VVD I PP had VHD somethin NN to TO sell VV . SENT Anything NN starting VVG for IN Rawhide NN this DT afternoon NN . SENT said VVD Trampas NP , , out RB of IN the DT caboose NN door NN . SENT Not RB until IN morning NN , , said VVD the DT man NN . SENT You PP going VVG to TO the DT mines NNS . SENT he PP resumed VVD to TO the DT Virginian JJ . SENT Why WRB , , answered VVD the DT Southerner JJR , , slowly RB and CC casually RB , , and CC addressing VVG himself PP strictly RB to TO the DT man NN , , while IN Trampas NP , , on IN his PP$ side NN , , paid VVD obvious JJ inattention NN , , this DT hyeh JJ delay NN , , yu NP see VVP , , may MD unsettle VV our PP$ plans NNS some RB . SENT But CC it'll NN be VB one CD of IN two CD ways NNS , , we're NN all DT goin NP to TO Rawhide NN , , or CC we're VV all DT goin NP to TO Billings NNS . SENT We're NP all RB one CD party NN , , yu NP see VVP . SENT Trampas NNS laughed VVD audibly RB inside IN the DT door NN as IN he PP rejoined VVD his PP$ men NNS . SENT I PP et CC him PP keep VVP up RP appearances NNS , , I PP heard VVD him PP tell VV them PP . SENT It PP don't VVD hurt VV us PP what WP he PP says VVZ to TO strangers NNS . SENT But CC I'm NP goin NP to TO eat VV hearty JJ either CC way NN , , continued VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT And CC I PP ain NN goin NP to TO be VB robbed VVN . SENT I've NNS been VBN kind JJ o NN promisin NN myself PP a DT treat VVP if IN we PP stopped VVD hyeh NP . SENT Town's NNS eat VVP clean VV out RP , , said VVD the DT man NN . SENT So IN yu NP tell VV me PP . SENT But CC all DT you PP folks NNS has VHZ forgot VVN one CD source NN of IN revenue NN that IN yu NP have VHP right RB close RB by IN , , mighty RB handy JJ . SENT If IN you PP have VHP got VVN a DT gunny NN sack NN , , I'll NP show VVP you PP how WRB to TO make VV some DT money NN . SENT Bet VV your PP$ life NN . SENT said VVD the DT man NN . SENT Mr NP . SENT Le NP Moyne NP , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , the DT outfit's JJ cookin NN stuff NN is VBZ aboard RB , , and CC if IN you'll NN get VVP the DT fire NN ready JJ , , we'll JJ try VVP how WRB frawgs NNS laigs NNS go VVP fried JJ . SENT He PP walked VVD off RP at IN once RB , , the DT man NN following VVG like IN a DT dog NN . SENT Inside IN the DT caboose NN rose VVD a DT gust NN of IN laughter NN . SENT Frogs NNS . SENT muttered VVN Scipio NP . SENT And CC then RB turning VVG a DT blank JJ face NN to TO me PP , , Frogs NNS . SENT Colonel NP Cyrus NP Jones NP had VHD them PP on IN his PP$ bill NN of IN fare NN , , I PP said VVD . SENT Frogs NNS Legs NP A NP La NP Delmonico NP . SENT Shoo VV . SENT I PP didn't VVD get VV up RP that DT thing NN . SENT They PP had VHD it PP when WRB I PP came VVD . SENT Never RB looked VVD at IN it PP . SENT Frogs NNS . SENT He PP went VVD down RP the DT steps NNS very RB slowly RB , , with IN a DT long JJ frown NN . SENT Reaching VVG the DT ground NN , , he PP shook VVD his PP$ head NN . SENT That DT man's NNS trail VVP is VBZ surely RB hard JJ to TO anticipate VV , , he PP said VVD . SENT But CC I PP must MD hurry VV up RP that DT fire NN . SENT For IN his PP$ appearance NN has VHZ given VVN me PP encouragement NN , , Scipio NP concluded VVD , , and CC became VVD brisk JJ . SENT Shorty NP helped VVD him PP , , and CC I PP brought VVD wood NN . SENT Trampas NP and CC the DT other JJ people NNS strolled VVD off RP to TO the DT station NN , , a DT compact JJ band NN . SENT Our PP$ little JJ fire NN was VBD built VVN beside IN the DT caboose NN , , so RB the DT cooking NN things NNS might MD be VB easily RB reached VVN and CC put VVN back RB . SENT You PP would MD scarcely RB think VV such JJ operations NNS held VVD any DT interest NN , , even RB for IN the DT hungry JJ , , when WRB there EX seemed VVD to TO be VB nothing NN to TO cook VV . 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SENT I PP heard VVD them PP joylessly RB mention VVP Wall NP Street NP to TO each DT other JJ , , and CC Saratoga NP . SENT I PP even RB heard VVD the DT name NN Bryn NP Mawr NP , , which WDT is VBZ near IN Philadelphia NP . SENT But CC these DT fragments NNS of IN home NN dropped VVD in IN the DT wilderness NN here RB in IN Montana NP beside IN a DT freight NN caboose NN were VBD of IN no DT interest NN to TO me PP now RB . SENT Looks NNS like IN frogs NNS down RB there RB , , too RB , , said VVD Scipio NP . SENT See VV them PP marshy JJ slogs VVZ full JJ of IN weeds NNS . SENT We PP took VVD a DT little JJ turn NN and CC had VHD a DT sight NN of IN the DT Virginian JJ quite RB active JJ among IN the DT ponds NNS . SENT Hush NP . SENT I'm NN getting VVG some DT thoughts NNS , , continued VVD Scipio NP . SENT He PP wasn't VVD sorry RB enough RB . SENT Don't NN interrupt VV me PP . SENT I'm NP not RB , , said VVD I PP . SENT No UH . SENT But CC I'd NN most RBS caught VVN a DT hold NN . SENT And CC Scipio NP muttered VVD to TO himself PP again RB , , He PP wasn't VVD sorry RB enough RB . SENT Presently RB he PP swore VVD loud RB and CC brilliantly RB . SENT Tell VV yu NP . SENT he PP cried VVD . SENT What WP did VVD he PP say VVP to TO Trampas NP after IN that DT play NN they PP exchanged VVD over IN railroad NN improvements NNS and CC Trampas NNS put VVP the DT josh NN on IN him PP . SENT Didn't NP he PP say VVP , , Trampas NP , , I PP thought VVD you'd NN be VB afraid JJ to TO do VV it PP . SENT Well RB , , sir NN , , Trampas NP had VHD better NN have VHP been VBN afraid JJ . SENT And CC that's NNS what WP he PP meant VVD . SENT There's RB where WRB he PP was VBD bringin NN it PP to TO Trampas NP made VVD an DT awful JJ bad JJ play NN then RB . SENT You PP wait VVP . SENT Glory NN , , but CC he's NNS a DT knowin NN man NN . SENT Course NN he PP wasn't VVD sorry JJ . SENT I PP guess VVP he PP had VHD the DT hardest JJS kind NN of IN work NN to TO look VV as RB sorry JJ as IN he PP did VVD . SENT You PP wait VVP . SENT Wait VV . SENT What WP for IN . SENT Go VV on IN , , man UH . SENT What WP for IN . SENT I PP don't VVD know VV . SENT I PP don't VVD know VV . SENT Whatever WDT hand NN he's NN been VBN holdin JJ up RB , , this DT is VBZ the DT show NN down RB . SENT He's NP played VVD for IN a DT show NN down RB here RB before IN the DT caboose NN gets VVZ off RP the DT bridge NN . SENT Come VV back RB to TO the DT fire NN , , or CC Shorty'll NN be VB leavin NN it PP go VVP out RP . SENT Grow VV happy JJ some RB , , Shorty NP . SENT he PP cried VVD on IN arriving VVG , , and CC his PP$ hand NN cracked VVN on IN Shorty's NP shoulder NN . SENT Supper's NNS in IN sight NN , , Shorty NP . SENT Food NN for IN reflection NN . SENT None NN for IN the DT stomach NN . SENT asked VVN the DT passenger NN who WP had VHD spoken VVN once RB before RB . SENT We're NNS figuring VVG on IN that IN too RB , , said VVD Scipio NP . SENT His PP$ crossness NN had VHD melted VVN entirely RB away RB . SENT Why WRB , , they're JJ cow NN boys NNS . SENT exclaimed VVN another DT passenger NN . SENT and CC he PP moved VVD nearer JJR . SENT From IN the DT station NN Trampas NP now RB came VVD back RB , , his PP$ herd NN following VVG him PP less RBR compactly RB . SENT They PP had VHD found VVN famine NN , , and CC no DT hope NN of IN supplies NNS until IN the DT next JJ train NN from IN the DT East NP . SENT This DT was VBD no DT fault NN of IN Trampas's NP . SENT but CC they PP were VBD following VVG him PP less RBR compactly RB . SENT They PP carried VVD one CD piece NN of IN cheese NN , , the DT size NN of IN a DT fist NN , , the DT weight NN of IN a DT brick NN , , the DT hue NN of IN a DT corpse NN . SENT And CC the DT passengers NNS , , seeing VVG it PP , , exclaimed VVD , , There's NP Old NP Faithful NN again RB . SENT and CC took VVD off RP their PP$ hats NNS . SENT You PP gentlemen NNS met VVD that DT cheese NN before RB , , then RB . SENT said VVD Scipio NP , , delighted VVD . SENT It's NNS been VBN offered VVD me PP three CD times NNS a DT day NN for IN four CD days NNS , , said VVD the DT passenger NN . SENT Did VVD he PP want VVP a DT dollar NN or CC a DT dollar NN and CC a DT half NN . SENT Two CD dollars NNS . SENT blurted VVN out IN the DT enthusiast NN . SENT And CC all DT of IN us PP save VVP Trampas NP fell VVD into IN fits NNS of IN imbecile JJ laughter NN . SENT Here RB comes VVZ our PP$ grub NN , , anyway RB , , said VVD Scipio NP , , looking VVG off RP toward IN the DT marshes NNS . SENT And CC his PP$ hilarity NN sobered VVD away RB in IN a DT moment NN . SENT Well RB , , the DT train NN will MD be VB in IN soon RB , , stated VVD Trampas NP . SENT I PP guess VVP we'll RB get VV a DT decent JJ supper NN without IN frogs NNS . SENT All DT interest NN settled VVD now RB upon IN the DT Virginian JJ . SENT He PP was VBD coming VVG with IN his PP$ man NN and CC his PP$ gunny NN sack NN , , and CC the DT gunny NN sack NN hung VVD from IN his PP$ shoulder NN heavily RB , , as IN a DT full JJ sack NN should MD . SENT He PP took VVD no DT notice NN of IN the DT gathering NN , , but CC sat VVD down RB and CC partly RB emptied VVN the DT sack NN . SENT There RB , , said VVD he PP , , very RB businesslike JJ , , to TO his PP$ assistant NN , , that's NNS all DT we'll NN want VVP . SENT I PP think VVP you'll RB find VV a DT ready JJ market NN for IN the DT balance NN . SENT Well RB , , my PP$ gracious JJ . SENT said VVD the DT enthusiast NN . SENT What WP fool NN eats VVZ a DT frog NN . SENT Oh UH , , I'm NP fool NN enough RB for IN a DT tadpole NN . SENT cried VVN the DT passenger NN . SENT And CC they PP began VVD to TO take VV out RP their PP$ pocket NN books NNS . SENT You PP can MD cook VV yours NNS right JJ hyeh NNS , , gentlemen NNS , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , with IN his PP$ slow JJ Southern JJ courtesy NN . SENT The DT dining NN cyars NNS don't NN look VVP like IN they PP were VBD fired VVN up RP . SENT How WRB much RB will MD you PP sell VV a DT couple NN for IN . SENT inquired VVD the DT enthusiast NN . SENT The DT Virginian JJ looked VVD at IN him PP with IN friendly JJ surprise NN . SENT Why WRB , , help VV yourself PP . SENT We're NP all RB together RB yet RB awhile RB . SENT Help NN yourselves NNS , , he PP repeated VVD , , to TO Trampas NP and CC his PP$ followers NNS . SENT These DT hung VVD back RB a DT moment NN , , then RB , , with IN a DT slinking VVG motion NN , , set VVD the DT cheese NN upon IN the DT earth NN and CC came VVD forward RB nearer JJR the DT fire NN to TO receive VV some DT supper NN . SENT It PP won't VVD scarcely RB be VB Delmonico NP style NN , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ to TO the DT passengers NNS , , nor CC yet RB Saynt NP Augustine NP . SENT He PP meant VVD the DT great JJ Augustin NP , , the DT traditional JJ chef NN of IN Philadelphia NP , , whose WP$ history NN I PP had VHD sketched VVN for IN him PP at IN Colonel NP Cyrus NP Jones's NP eating VVG palace NN . SENT Scipio NP now RB officiated VVD . SENT His PP$ frying VVG pan NN was VBD busy JJ , , and CC prosperous JJ odors NNS rose VVD from IN it PP . SENT Run VVN for IN a DT bucket NN of IN fresh JJ water NN , , Shorty NP , , the DT Virginian JJ continued JJ , , beginning VVG his PP$ meal NN . SENT Colonel NP , , yu NP cook NN pretty RB near RB good JJ . SENT If IN yu NP had VHD sold VVN em NN as IN advertised VVN , , yu'd NNS have VHP cert'nly RB made VVN a DT name NN . SENT Several JJ were VBD now RB eating VVG with IN satisfaction NN , , but CC not RB Scipio NP . SENT It PP was VBD all RB that IN he PP could MD do VV to TO cook VV straight RB . SENT The DT whole JJ man NN seemed VVD to TO glisten VV . SENT His PP$ eye NN was VBD shut VVN to TO a DT slit NN once RB more RBR , , while IN the DT innocent JJ passengers NNS thankfully RB swallowed VVN . SENT Now RB , , you PP see VVP , , you PP have VHP made VVN some DT money NN , , began VVD the DT Virginian JJ to TO the DT native NN who WP had VHD helped VVN him PP get VVP the DT frogs NNS . SENT Bet VV your PP$ life NN . SENT exclaimed VVN the DT man NN . SENT Divvy NN , , won't VVD you PP . SENT And CC he PP held VVD out RB half PDT his PP$ gains NNS . SENT Keep VV em NN , , returned VVD the DT Southerner JJR . SENT I PP reckon VVP we're NN square NN . SENT But CC I PP expaict NN they'll NN not RB equal JJ Delmonico's NP , , seh NP . SENT he PP said VVD to TO a DT passenger NN . SENT Don't JJ trust NN the DT judgment NN of IN a DT man NN as IN hungry JJ as IN I PP am VBP . SENT exclaimed VVN the DT traveller NN , , with IN a DT laugh NN . SENT And CC he PP turned VVD to TO his PP$ fellow JJ travellers NNS . SENT Did VVD you PP ever RB enjoy VVP supper NN at IN Delmonico's NP more RBR than IN this DT . SENT Never RB . SENT they PP sighed VVD . SENT Why WRB , , look VV here RB , , said VVD the DT traveller NN , , what WP fools VVZ the DT people NNS of IN this DT town NN are VBP . SENT Here RB we've NNS been VBN all RB these DT starving VVG days NNS , , and CC you PP come VVP and CC get VVP ahead RB of IN them PP . SENT That's NP right RB easy RB explained VVN , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT I've NNS been VBN where IN there EX was VBD big JJ money NN in IN frawgs NNS , , and CC they PP ain't NNS been VBN . SENT They're NP all DT cattle NNS hyeh NN . SENT Talk NN cattle NNS , , think VVP cattle NNS , , and CC they're NNS bankrupt VVP in IN consequence NN . SENT Fallen VVN through IN . SENT Ain't NN that IN so RB . SENT he PP inquired VVD of IN the DT native NN . SENT That's NNS about IN the DT way NN , , said VVD the DT man NN . SENT It's NP mighty RB hard JJ to TO do VV what WP your PP$ neighbors NNS ain't JJ doin NP , , pursued VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT Montana NP is VBZ all DT cattle NNS , , an DT these DT folks NNS must MD be VB cattle NNS , , an DT never RB notice VVP the DT country NN right NN hyeh NN is VBZ too RB small JJ for IN a DT range NN , , an DT swampy JJ , , anyway RB , , an DT just RB waitin JJ to TO be VB a DT frawg NN ranch NN . SENT At IN this DT , , all RB wore VVD a DT face NN of IN careful JJ reserve NN . SENT I'm NP not RB claimin NN to TO be VB smarter RBR than IN you PP folks NNS hyeh NNS , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , deprecatingly RB , , to TO his PP$ assistant NN . SENT But CC travellin NN learns VVZ a DT man NN many JJ customs NNS . SENT You PP wouldn't VVD do VV the DT business NN they PP done VVN at IN Tulare NP , , California NP , , north NN side NN o NN the DT lake NN . SENT They PP cert'nly RB utilized VVD them PP hopeless JJ swamps NNS splendid JJ . SENT Of IN course NN they PP put VVD up RP big JJ capital NN and CC went VVD into IN it PP scientific JJ , , gettin JJ advice NN from IN the DT government NN Fish NP Commission NP , , an DT such JJ like JJ knowledge NN . SENT Yu NP see VVP , , they PP had VHD big JJ markets NNS for IN their PP$ frawgs NNS , , San NP Francisco NP , , Los NP Angeles NP , , and CC clear JJ to TO New NP York NP afteh NP the DT Southern NP Pacific NP was VBD through RP . SENT But CC up IN hyeh NP yu NP could MD sell VV to TO passengers NNS every DT day NN like IN yu NP done VVN this DT one CD day NN . SENT They PP would MD get VV to TO know VV yu NP along IN the DT line NN . SENT Competing VVG swamps NNS are VBP scarce JJ . SENT The DT dining NN cyars NNS would MD take VV your PP$ frawgs NNS , , and CC yu NP would MD have VH the DT Yellowstone NP Park NP for IN four CD months NNS in IN the DT year NN . SENT Them PP hotels NNS are VBP anxious JJ to TO please VV , , an DT they PP would MD buy VV off IN yu NP what WP their PP$ Eastern JJ patrons NNS esteem NN as IN fine JJ eatin NN . SENT And CC you PP folks NNS would MD be VB sellin NP something NN instead RB o NN nothin NN . SENT That's NP a DT practical JJ idea NN , , said VVD a DT traveller NN . SENT And CC little JJ cost NN . SENT And CC little JJ cost NN , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT Would MD Eastern NP people NNS eat VVP frogs NNS . SENT inquired VVD the DT man NN . SENT Look VV at IN us PP . SENT said VVD the DT traveller NN . SENT Delmonico NP doesn't NP give VV yu NP such PDT a DT treat NN . SENT said VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT Not RB exactly RB . SENT the DT traveller NN exclaimed VVD . SENT How WRB much RB would MD be VB paid VVN for IN frogs NNS . SENT said VVD Trampas NNS to TO him PP . SENT And CC I PP saw VVD Scipio NP bend VV closer RBR to TO his PP$ cooking NN . SENT Oh UH , , I PP don't VVD know VV , , said VVD the DT traveller NN . SENT We've NP paid VVD pretty RB well RB , , you PP see VVP . SENT You're NP late RB for IN Tulare NP , , Trampas NP , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT I PP was VBD not RB thinking VVG of IN Tulare NP , , Trampas NP retorted VVD . SENT Scipio's NP nose NN was VBD in IN the DT frying VVG pan NN . SENT Mos NNS comical JJ spot NN you PP ever RB struck VVN . SENT said VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , looking VVG round NN upon IN the DT whole JJ company NN . SENT He PP allowed VVD himself PP a DT broad JJ smile NN of IN retrospect NN . SENT To TO hear VV em NN talk NN frawgs NNS at IN Tulare NP . SENT Same JJ as IN other JJ folks NNS talks NNS hawsses NNS or CC steers VVZ or CC whatever WDT they're NN raising VVG to TO sell VV . SENT Yu'd JJ fall NN into IN it PP yourselves VVZ if IN yu NP started VVD the DT business NN . SENT Anything NN a DT man's JJ bread NN and CC butter NN depends VVZ on RP , , he's NNS going VVG to TO be VB earnest JJ about RB . SENT Don't JJ care NN if IN it PP is VBZ a DT frawg NN . SENT That's NNS so RB , , said VVD the DT native NN . SENT And CC it PP paid VVD good JJ . SENT The DT only JJ money NN in IN the DT county NN was VBD right RB there RB , , answered VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT It PP was VBD a DT dead JJ county NN , , and CC only JJ frawgs NNS was VBD movin JJ . SENT But CC that DT business NN was VBD a DT fannin NP to TO beat VV four CD of IN a DT kind NN . SENT It PP made VVD yu NP feel VVP strange JJ at IN first JJ , , as IN I PP said VVD . SENT For IN all PDT the DT men NNS had VHD been VBN cattle NNS men NNS at IN one CD time NN or CC another DT . SENT Till IN yu NP got VVD accustomed VVN , , it PP would MD give VV most JJS anybody NN a DT shock NN to TO hear VV em NN speak VV about IN herdin NN the DT bulls NNS in IN a DT pasture NN by IN themselves PP . SENT The DT Virginian JJ allowed VVD himself PP another DT smile NN , , but CC became VVD serious JJ again RB . SENT That DT was VBD their PP$ policy NN , , he PP explained VVD . SENT Except IN at IN certain JJ times NNS o NN year NN they PP kept VVD the DT bulls NNS separate JJ . SENT The DT Fish NP Commission NP told VVD em NN they'd NN better RBR , , and CC it PP cert'nly RB worked VVD mighty RB well RB . SENT It PP or CC something NN did VVD for IN , , gentlemen NNS , , hush NN . SENT but CC there EX was VBD millions NNS . SENT You'd JJ have VHP said VVN all PDT the DT frawgs NNS in IN the DT world NN had VHD taken VVN charge NN at IN Tulare NP . SENT And CC the DT money NN rolled VVN in IN . SENT Gentlemen NNS , , hush NN . SENT twas NNS a DT gold NN mine NN for IN the DT owners NNS . SENT Forty NN per IN cent NN they PP netted VVD some DT years NNS . SENT And CC they PP paid VVD generous JJ wages NNS . SENT For IN they PP could MD sell VV to TO all DT them PP French JJ restaurants NNS in IN San NP Francisco NP , , yu NP see VVP . SENT And CC there EX was VBD the DT Cliff NP House NP . SENT And CC the DT Palace NP Hotel NP made VVD it PP a DT specialty NN . SENT And CC the DT officers NNS took VVD frawgs NNS at IN the DT Presidio NP , , an DT Angel NP Island NP , , an DT Alcatraz NP , , an DT Benicia NP . SENT Los NP Angeles NP was VBD beginnin NN its PP$ boom NN . SENT The DT corner NN lot NN sharps NNS wanted VVD something NN by IN way NN of IN varnish NN . SENT An DT so RB they PP dazzled VVN Eastern JJ investors NNS with IN advertisin NP Tulare NP frawgs NNS clear JJ to TO New NP Orleans NP an DT New NP York NP . SENT Twas NNS only RB in IN Sacramento NP frawgs NNS was VBD dull JJ . SENT I PP expaict VV the DT California NP legislature NN was VBD too RB or'n NN ry NNS for IN them PP fine RB raised VVD luxuries NNS . SENT They PP tell VVP of IN one CD of IN them PP senators NNS that IN he PP raked VVD a DT million CD out NN of IN Los NP Angeles NP real JJ estate NN , , and CC started VVD in IN for IN a DT bang NN up IN meal NN with IN champagne NN . SENT Wanted VVD to TO scatter VV his PP$ new JJ gold NN thick JJ an DT quick JJ . SENT But CC he PP got VVD astray RB among IN all PDT the DT fancy JJ dishes NNS , , an DT just RB yelled VVD right RB out RB before IN the DT ladies NNS , , Damn RB it PP . SENT bring VV me PP forty NN dollars NNS worth JJ of IN ham NN and CC aiggs NNS . SENT He PP was VBD a DT funny JJ senator NN , , now RB . SENT The DT Virginian JJ paused VVD , , and CC finished VVD eating VVG a DT leg NN . SENT And CC then RB with IN diabolic JJ art NN he PP made VVD a DT feint NN at IN wandering VVG to TO new JJ fields NNS of IN anecdote NN . SENT Talkin NN of IN senators NNS , , he PP resumed VVD , , Senator NP Wise NP How WRB much RB did VVD you PP say VVP wages NNS were VBD at IN Tulare NP . SENT inquired VVD one CD of IN the DT Trampas NP faction NN . SENT How WRB much RB . SENT Why WRB , , I PP never RB knew VVD what WP the DT foreman NN got VVD . SENT The DT regular JJ hands NNS got VVD a DT hundred CD . SENT Senator NP Wise NP A NP hundred CD a DT Month NN . SENT Why WRB , , it PP was VBD wet JJ an DT muddy JJ work NN , , yu NP see VVP . SENT A DT man NN risked VVD rheumatism NN some RB . SENT He PP risked VVD it PP a DT good JJ deal NN . SENT Well RB , , I PP was VBD going VVG to TO tell VV about IN Senator NP Wise NP . SENT When WRB Senator NP Wise NP was VBD speaking VVG of IN his PP$ visit NN to TO Alaska NP Forty NN per IN cent NN , , was VBD it PP . SENT said VVD Trampas NP . SENT Oh UH , , I PP must MD call VV my PP$ wife NN said VVD the DT traveller NN behind IN me PP . SENT This DT is VBZ what WP I PP came VVD West JJ for IN . SENT And CC he PP hurried VVN away RP . SENT Not RB forty NN per IN cent NN the DT bad JJ years NNS , , replied VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT The DT frawgs NNS had VHD enemies NNS , , same JJ as IN cattle NNS . SENT I PP remember VVP when WRB a DT pelican NN got VVD in IN the DT spring NN pasture NN , , and CC the DT herd NN broke VVD through IN the DT fence NN Fence NN . SENT said VVD a DT passenger NN . SENT Ditch NP , , seh NP , , and CC wire NN net NN . SENT Every DT pasture NN was VBD a DT square NN swamp VV with IN a DT ditch NN around RP , , and CC a DT wire NN net NN . SENT Yu've NP heard VVD the DT mournful JJ , , mixed VVD up RB sound VV a DT big JJ bunch NN of IN cattle NNS will MD make VV . SENT Well RB , , seh NP , , as IN yu NP druv NP from IN the DT railroad NN to TO the DT Tulare NP frawg NN ranch NN yu NP could MD hear VV em NN a DT mile NN . SENT Springtime NN they'd NN sing VVP like IN girls NNS in IN the DT organ NN loft NN , , and CC by IN August NP they PP were VBD about RB ready JJ to TO hire VV out RP for IN bass NN . SENT And CC all DT was VBD fit VVN to TO be VB soloists NNS , , if IN I'm NP a DT judge NN . SENT But CC in IN a DT bad JJ year NN it PP might MD only RB be VB twenty CD per IN cent NN . SENT The DT pelican NN rushed VVD em NN from IN the DT pasture NN right NN into IN the DT San NP Joaquin NP River NP , , which WDT was VBD close JJ by IN the DT property NN . SENT The DT big JJ balance NN of IN the DT herd NN stampeded VVN , , and CC though RB of IN course NN they PP came VVD out RP on IN the DT banks NNS again RB , , the DT news NN had VHD went VVD around RP , , and CC folks NNS below IN at IN Hemlen NP eat VVP most JJS of IN em NN just RB to TO spite NN the DT company NN . SENT Yu NP see VVP , , a DT frawg NN in IN a DT river NN is VBZ more RBR hopeless JJ than IN any DT maverick NN loose RB on IN the DT range NN . SENT And CC they PP never RB struck VVD any DT plan NN to TO brand NN their PP$ stock NN and CC Prove VV ownership NN . SENT Well RB , , twenty CD per IN cent NN is VBZ good JJ enough RB for IN me PP , , said VVD Trampas NP , , if IN Rawhide NN don't NN suit NN me PP . SENT A DT hundred CD a DT month NN . SENT said VVD the DT enthusiast NN . SENT And CC busy JJ calculations NNS began VVD to TO arise VV among IN them PP . SENT It PP went VVD to TO fifty CD per IN cent NN , , pursued VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , when WRB New NP York NP and CC Philadelphia NP got VVD to TO biddin NN agaynst NN each DT other JJ . SENT Both DT cities NNS had VHD signs NNS all RB over IN em NN claiming VVG to TO furnish VV the DT Tulare NP frawg NN . SENT And CC both PDT had VHN em NN all DT right NN . SENT And CC same JJ as IN cattle NNS trains NNS , , yu'd JJ see VVP frawg NN trains NNS tearing VVG acrosst JJ Arizona NP big JJ glass NN tanks NNS with IN wire NN over IN em NN through IN to TO New NP York NP , , an DT the DT frawgs NNS starin NP out RP . SENT Why WRB , , George NP , , whispered VVN a DT woman's JJ voice NN behind IN me PP , , he's NNS merely RB deceiving VVG them PP . SENT He's NNS merely RB making VVG that DT stuff NN up RB out RB of IN his PP$ head NN . SENT Yes UH , , my PP$ dear RB , , that's NNS merely RB what WP he's NNS doing VVG . SENT Well RB , , I PP don't VVD see VV why WRB you PP imagined VVD I PP should MD care VV for IN this DT . SENT I PP think VVP I'll NP go VV back RB . SENT Better RBR see VV it PP out RP , , Daisy NP . SENT This DT beats VVZ the DT geysers NNS or CC anything NN we're NN likely JJ to TO find VV in IN the DT Yellowstone NP . SENT Then RB I PP wish VVP we PP had VHD gone VVN to TO Bar NP Harbor NP as IN usual JJ , , said VVD the DT lady NN , , and CC she PP returned VVD to TO her PP$ Pullman NN . SENT But CC her PP$ husband NN stayed VVD . SENT Indeed RB , , the DT male JJ crowd NN now RB was VBD a DT goodly JJ sight NN to TO see VV , , how WRB the DT men NNS edged VVD close NN , , drawn VVN by IN a DT common JJ tie NN . SENT Their PP$ different JJ kinds NNS of IN feet NNS told VVD the DT strength NN of IN the DT bond NN yellow JJ sleeping NN car NN slippers NNS planted VVD miscellaneous JJ and CC motionless JJ near IN a DT pair NN of IN Mexican NP spurs VVZ . SENT All DT eyes NNS watched VVD the DT Virginian JJ and CC gave VVD him PP their PP$ entire JJ sympathy NN . SENT Though IN they PP could MD not RB know VV his PP$ motive NN for IN it PP , , what WP he PP was VBD doing VVG had VHD fallen VVN as RB light JJ upon IN them PP all RB except IN the DT excited JJ calculators NNS . SENT These DT were VBD loudly RB making VVG their PP$ fortunes NNS at IN both DT Rawhide NN and CC Tulare NP , , drugged VVN by IN their PP$ satanically RB aroused VVN hopes NNS of IN gold NN , , heedless JJ of IN the DT slippers NNS and CC the DT spurs VVZ . SENT Had VHD a DT man NN given VVN any DT sign NN to TO warn VV them PP , , I PP think VVP he PP would MD have VH been VBN lynched VVN . SENT Even RB the DT Indian JJ chiefs NNS had VHD come VVN to TO see VV in IN their PP$ show NN war NN bonnets NNS and CC blankets NNS . SENT They PP naturally RB understood VVD nothing NN of IN it PP , , yet RB magnetically RB knew VVD that IN the DT Virginian JJ was VBD the DT great JJ man NN . SENT And CC they PP watched VVD him PP with IN approval NN . SENT He PP sat VVD by IN the DT fire NN with IN the DT frying VVG pan NN , , looking VVG his PP$ daily JJ self NN engaging JJ and CC saturnine JJ . SENT And CC now RB as IN Trampas NP declared VVD tickets NNS to TO California NP would MD be VB dear RB and CC Rawhide NN had VHD better RBR come VVN first RB , , the DT Southerner JJR let VVN loose RB his PP$ heaven NN born VVN imagination NN . SENT There's RB a DT better JJR reason NN for IN Rawhide NN than IN tickets NNS , , Trampas NP , , said VVD he PP . SENT I PP said VVD it PP was VBD too RB late JJ for IN Tulare NP . SENT I PP heard VVD you PP , , said VVD Trampas NP . SENT Opinions NNS may MD differ VV . SENT You PP and CC I PP don't VVD think VV alike RB on IN several JJ points NNS . SENT Gawd NP , , Trampas NP . SENT said VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , d NN yu NP reckon VVP I'd NP be VB rotting VVG hyeh NNS on IN forty NN dollars NNS if IN Tulare NP was VBD like IN it PP used VVD to TO be VB . SENT Tulare NP is VBZ broke JJ . SENT What WP broke VVD it PP . SENT Your PP$ leaving VVG . SENT Revenge NN broke VVD it PP , , and CC disease NN , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , striking VVG the DT frying VVG pan NN on IN his PP$ knee NN , , for IN the DT frogs NNS were VBD all RB gone VVN . SENT At IN those DT lurid JJ words NNS their PP$ untamed JJ child NN minds NNS took VVD fire NN , , and CC they PP drew VVD round VV him PP again RB to TO hear VV a DT tale NN of IN blood NN . SENT The DT crowd NN seemed VVD to TO lean VV nearer JJR . SENT But CC for IN a DT short JJ moment NN it PP threatened VVD to TO be VB spoiled JJ . SENT A DT passenger NN came VVD along RP , , demanding VVG in IN an DT important JJ voice NN , , Where WRB are VBP these DT frogs NNS . SENT He PP was VBD a DT prominent JJ New NP York NP after IN dinner NN speaker NN , , they PP whispered VVD me PP , , and CC out RB for IN a DT holiday NN in IN his PP$ private JJ car NN . SENT Reaching VVG us PP and CC walking VVG to TO the DT Virginian JJ , , he PP said VVD cheerily RB , , How WRB much RB do VVP you PP want VVP for IN your PP$ frogs NNS , , my PP$ friend NN . SENT You PP got VVD a DT friend NN hyeh NN . SENT said VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT That's NNS good JJ , , for IN yu NP need NN care NN taken VVN of IN yu NP . SENT And CC the DT prominent JJ after IN dinner NN speaker NN did VVD not RB further RBR discommode VV us PP . SENT That's NNS worth IN my PP$ trip NN , , whispered VVN a DT New NP York NP passenger NN to TO me PP . SENT Yes UH , , it PP was VBD a DT case NN of IN revenge NN , , resumed VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , and CC disease NN . SENT There EX was VBD a DT man NN named VVN Saynt NP Augustine NP got VVD run VV out RP of IN Domingo NP , , which WDT is VBZ a DT Dago NN island NN . SENT He PP come VVP to TO Philadelphia NP , , an DT he PP was VBD dead RB broke JJ . SENT But CC Saynt NP Augustine NP was VBD a DT live JJ man NN , , an DT he PP saw VVD Philadelphia NP was VBD full JJ o NN Quakers NNS that WDT dressed VVD plain RB an DT eat VVP humdrum NN . SENT So RB he PP started VVD cookin NN Domingo NP way NN for IN em NN , , an DT they PP caught VVD right JJ ahold NP . SENT Terrapin NN , , he PP gave VVD em NN , , an DT croakeets NNS , , an DT he'd JJ use NN forty NN chickens NNS to TO make VV a DT broth NN he PP called VVD consommay NN . SENT An DT he PP got VVD rich JJ , , and CC Philadelphia NP got VVD well RB known VVN , , an DT Delmonico NP in IN New NP York NP he PP got VVD jealous JJ . SENT He PP was VBD the DT cook NN that WDT had VHD the DT say VVP so RB in IN New NP York NP . SENT Was VBD Delmonico NP one CD of IN them PP I PP talians NNS . SENT inquired VVD a DT fascinated VVN mutineer NN . SENT I PP don't VVD know VV . SENT But CC he PP acted VVD like IN one CD . SENT Lorenzo NP was VBD his PP$ front JJ name NN . SENT He PP aimed VVD to TO cut VV Domingo's NP throat NN . SENT breathed VVD the DT enthusiast NN . SENT Aimed VVN to TO cut VV away RP the DT trade NN from IN Saynt NP Augustine NP an DT put VVN Philadelphia NP back RB where WRB he PP thought VVD she PP belonged VVD . SENT Frawgs NNS was VBD the DT fashionable JJ rage NN then RB . SENT These DT foreign JJ cooks NNS set VVD the DT fashion NN in IN eatin NN , , same JJ as IN foreign JJ dressmakers NNS do VVP women's NNS clothes NNS . SENT Both DT cities NNS was VBD catchin NN and CC swallowin VVG all PDT the DT frawgs NNS Tulare NP could MD throw VV at IN em NN . SENT So RB he PP Lorenzo NP . SENT said VVD the DT enthusiast NN . SENT Yes UH , , Lorenzo NP Delmonico NP . SENT He PP bid VVD a DT dollar NN a DT tank NN higher RBR . SENT An DT Saynt NP Augustine NP raised VVD him PP fifty CD cents NNS . SENT An DT Lorenzo NP raised VVD him PP a DT dollar NN An DT Saynt NP Augustine NP shoved VVD her PP up IN three CD Lorenzo NP he PP didn't NP expect VVP Philadelphia NP would MD go VV that IN high JJ , , and CC he PP got VVD hot JJ in IN the DT collar NN , , an DT flew VVD round VV his PP$ kitchen NN in IN New NP York NP , , an DT claimed VVN he'd NN twist NN Saynt NP Augustine's NP Domingo NP tail NN for IN him PP and CC crack VV his PP$ ossified VVN system NN . SENT Lorenzo NP raised VVD his PP$ language NN to TO a DT high JJ temperature NN , , they PP say VVP . SENT An DT then RB quite RB sudden JJ off IN he PP starts VVZ for IN Tulare NP . SENT He PP buys VVZ tickets NNS over IN the DT Santa NP Fe NP , , and CC he PP goes VVZ a DT fannin NP and CC a DT foggin NN . SENT But CC , , gentlemen NNS , , hush NN . SENT The DT very RB same JJ day NN Saynt NP Augustine NP he PP tears NNS out RP of IN Philadelphia NP . SENT He PP travelled VVD by IN the DT way NN o NN Washington NP , , an DT out IN he PP comes VVZ a DT fannin NP an DT a DT foggin NN over IN the DT Southern NP Pacific NP . SENT Of IN course NN Tulare NP didn't NP know VVP nothin NN of IN this DT . SENT All DT it PP knowed NN was VBD how WRB the DT frawg NN market NN was VBD on IN soarin NN wings NNS , , and CC it PP vitas NN feelin NN like IN a DT flight NN o NN rawckets NNS . SENT If IN only RB there'd RB been VBN some DT preparation NN , , a DT telegram NN or CC something NN , , the DT disaster NN would MD never RB have VH occurred VVN . SENT But CC Lorenzo NP and CC Saynt NP Augustine NP was VBD that DT absorbed VVN watchin NN each DT other JJ for IN , , yu NP see VVP , , the DT Santa NP Fe NP and CC the DT Southern NP Pacific NP come VVP together RB at IN Mojave NP , , an DT the DT two CD cooks NNS travelled VVD a DT matter NN of IN two CD hundred CD an DT ten CD miles NNS in IN the DT same JJ cyar NN they PP never RB thought VVD about IN a DT telegram NN . SENT And CC when WRB they PP arruv VVZ , , breathless JJ , , an DT started VVD in IN to TO screechin NNS what WP they'd VV give VV for IN the DT monopoly NN , , why WRB , , them PP unsuspectin JJ Tulare NP boys NNS got VVD amused JJ at IN em NN . SENT I PP never RB heard VVD just RB all PDT they PP done VVN , , but CC they PP had VHD Lorenzo NP singin NN and CC dancin NN , , while IN Saynt NP Augustine NP played VVD the DT fiddle NN for IN him PP . SENT And CC one CD of IN Lorenzo's NP heels NNS did VVD get VV a DT trifle NN grazed VVD . SENT Well RB , , them PP two CD cooks NNS quit VVD that DT ranch NN without IN disclosin NN their PP$ identity NN , , and CC soon RB as IN they PP got VVD to TO a DT safe JJ distance NN they PP swore VVD eternal JJ friendship NN , , in IN their PP$ excitable JJ foreign JJ way NN . SENT And CC they PP went VVD home NN over IN the DT Union NP Pacific NP , , sharing VVG the DT same JJ stateroom NN . SENT Their PP$ revenge NN killed VVD frawgs NNS . SENT The DT disease NN How WRB killed VVN frogs NNS . SENT demanded VVN Trampas NP . SENT Just RB killed VVN em NN . SENT Delmonico NP and CC Saynt NP Augustine NP wiped VVD frawgs NNS off IN the DT slate NN of IN fashion NN . SENT Not RB a DT banker NN in IN Fifth NP Avenue'll NP touch NN one NN now RB if IN another DT banker's NN around IN watchin NN him PP . SENT And CC if IN ever RB yu NP see VV a DT man NN that IN hides NNS his PP$ feet NNS an DT won't NN take VV off RP his PP$ socks NNS in IN company NN , , he PP has VHZ worked VVN in IN then RB Tulare NP swamps VVZ an DT got VVD the DT disease NN . SENT Catch VV him PP wadin NN , , and CC yu'll NN find VVP he's JJ web NN footed VVD . SENT Frawgs NNS are VBP dead JJ , , Trampas NP , , and CC so RB are VBP you PP . SENT Rise VV up RB , , liars NNS , , and CC salute NN your PP$ king NN . SENT yelled VVD Scipio NP . SENT Oh UH , , I'm NN in IN love NN with IN you PP . SENT And CC he PP threw VVD his PP$ arms NNS round VVP the DT Virginian JJ . SENT Let VV me PP shake VV hands NNS with IN you PP , , said VVD the DT traveller NN , , who WP had VHD failed VVN to TO interest VV his PP$ wife NN in IN these DT things NNS . SENT I PP wish VVP I PP was VBD going VVG to TO have VH more JJR of IN your PP$ company NN . SENT Thank VV ye NP , , seh NP , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT Other JJ passengers NNS greeted VVD him PP , , and CC the DT Indian JJ chiefs NNS came VVD , , saying VVG , , How WRB . SENT because IN they PP followed VVD their PP$ feelings NNS without IN understanding NN . SENT Don't JJ show NN so RB humbled VVN , , boys NNS , , said VVD the DT deputy JJ foreman NN to TO his PP$ most RBS sheepish JJ crew NN . SENT These DT gentlemen NNS from IN the DT East NP have VHP been VBN enjoying VVG yu NP some DT , , I PP know VVP . SENT But CC think VV what WP a DT weary JJ wait NN they PP have VHP had VHN hyeh NNS . SENT And CC you PP insisted VVD on IN playing VVG the DT game NN with IN me PP this DT way NN , , yu NP see VVP . SENT What WP outlet NN did VVD yu NP give VV me PP . SENT Didn't NP I PP have VHP it PP to IN do VV . SENT And CC I'll NP tell VVP yu NP one CD thing NN for IN your PP$ consolation NN . SENT when WRB I PP got VVD to TO the DT middle NN of IN the DT frawgs NN I PP most RBS believed VVN it PP myself PP . SENT And CC he PP laughed VVD out RP the DT first JJ laugh NN I PP had VHD heard VVN him PP give VVP . SENT The DT enthusiast NN came VVD up RP and CC shook VVD hands NNS . SENT That IN led VVN off RP , , and CC the DT rest NN followed VVD , , with IN Trampas NP at IN the DT end NN . SENT The DT tide NN was VBD too RB strong JJ for IN him PP . SENT He PP was VBD not RB a DT graceful JJ loser NN . SENT but CC he PP got VVD through IN this DT , , and CC the DT Virginian JJ eased VVD him PP down RP by IN treating VVG him PP precisely RB like VVP the DT others NNS apparently RB . SENT Possibly RB the DT supreme NN the DT most RBS American JJ moment NN of IN all DT was VBD when WRB word NN came VVD that IN the DT bridge NN was VBD open JJ , , and CC the DT Pullman NN trains NNS , , with IN noise NN and CC triumph NN , , began VVD to TO move VV westward RB at IN last JJ . SENT Every DT one NN waved VVD farewell NN to TO every DT one NN , , craning VVG from IN steps NNS and CC windows NNS , , so RB that IN the DT cars NNS twinkled VVN with IN hilarity NN . SENT and CC in IN twenty CD minutes NNS the DT whole JJ procession NN in IN front NN had VHD moved VVN , , and CC our PP$ turn NN came VVD . SENT Last JJ chance NN for IN Rawhide NN , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT Last JJ chance NN for IN Sunk VVN Creek NP , , said VVD a DT reconstructed JJ mutineer NN , , and CC all RB sprang VVD aboard RB . SENT There EX was VBD no DT question NN who WP had VHD won VVN his PP$ spurs NNS now RB . SENT Our PP$ caboose NN trundled VVD on RP to TO Billings NNS along IN the DT shingly JJ cotton NN wooded VVN Yellowstone NP . SENT and CC as IN the DT plains NNS and CC bluffs NNS and CC the DT distant JJ snow NN began VVD to TO grow VV well RB known VVN , , even RB to TO me PP , , we PP turned VVD to TO our PP$ baggage NN that WDT was VBD to TO come VV off RP , , since IN camp NN would MD begin VV in IN the DT morning NN . SENT Thus RB I PP saw VVD the DT Virginian JJ carefully RB rewrapping VVG Kenilworth NP , , that WDT he PP might MD bring VV it PP to TO its PP$ owner NN unharmed JJ . SENT and CC I PP said VVD , , Don't NP you PP think VVP you PP could MD have VH played VVN poker NN with IN Queen NP Elizabeth NP . SENT No UH . SENT I PP expaict VV she'd NP have VH beat VV me PP , , he PP replied VVD . SENT She PP was VBD a DT lady NN . SENT It PP was VBD at IN Billings NNS , , on IN this DT day NN , , that WDT I PP made VVD those DT reflections NNS about IN equality NN . SENT For IN the DT Virginian JJ had VHD been VBN equal JJ to TO the DT occasion NN . SENT that DT is VBZ the DT only JJ kind NN of IN equality NN which WDT I PP recognize VVP . SENT Chapter NP XVII NP . SENT Scipio NP Moralizes VVZ Into IN what WP mood NN was VBD it PP that IN the DT Virginian JJ now RB fell VVD . SENT Being NN less RBR busy JJ , , did VVD he PP begin VVP to TO grieve VV about IN the DT girl NN on IN Bear NP Creek NP . SENT I PP only RB know VVP that IN after IN talking VVG so RB lengthily RB he PP fell VVD into IN a DT nine CD days NNS silence NN . SENT The DT talking VVG part NN of IN him PP deeply RB and CC unbrokenly RB slept VVD . SENT Official JJ words NNS of IN course NN came VVD from IN him PP as IN we PP rode VVD southward RB from IN the DT railroad NN , , gathering VVG the DT Judge's NNS stray VVP cattle NNS . SENT During IN the DT many JJ weeks NNS since IN the DT spring NN round NN up RB , , some DT of IN these DT animals NNS had VHD as RB usual RB got VVD very RB far RB off IN their PP$ range NN , , and CC getting VVG them PP on RP again RB became VVD the DT present JJ business NN of IN our PP$ party NN . SENT Directions NNS and CC commands NNS whatever WDT communications NNS to TO his PP$ subordinates NNS were VBD needful JJ to TO the DT forwarding NN of IN this DT he PP duly RB gave VVD . SENT But CC routine NN has VHZ never RB at IN any DT time NN of IN the DT world NN passed VVN for IN conversation NN . SENT His PP$ utterances NNS , , such JJ as RB , , We'll NP work NN Willo NP Creek NP to TO morro NN mawnin NN , , or CC , , I PP want VVP the DT wagon NN to TO be VB at IN the DT fawks NNS o NN Stinkin NP Water NP by IN Thursday NP , , though RB on IN some DT occasions NNS numerous JJ enough RB to TO sound VV like IN discourse NN , , never RB once RB broke VVD the DT man's JJ true JJ silence NN . SENT Seeming JJ to TO keep VV easy JJ company NN with IN the DT camp NN , , he PP yet RB kept VVD altogether RB to TO himself PP . SENT That IN talking VVG part NN of IN him PP the DT mood NN which WDT brings VVZ out RP for IN you PP your PP$ friend's NNS spirit NN and CC mind NN as IN a DT free JJ gift NN or CC as IN an DT exchange NN was VBD down RB in IN some DT dark JJ cave NN of IN his PP$ nature NN , , hidden VVN away RB . SENT Perhaps RB it PP had VHD been VBN dreaming VVG . SENT perhaps RB completely RB reposing VVG . SENT The DT Virginian JJ was VBD one CD of IN those DT rare JJ ones NNS who WP are VBP able JJ to TO refresh VV themselves PP in IN sections NNS . SENT To TO have VH a DT thing NN on IN his PP$ mind NN did VVD not RB keep VV his PP$ body NN from IN resting VVG . SENT During IN our PP$ recent JJ journey NN it PP felt VVD years NNS ago RB now RB . SENT while IN our PP$ caboose NN on IN the DT freight NN train NN had VHD trundled VVN endlessly RB westward RB , , and CC the DT men NNS were VBD on IN the DT ragged JJ edge NN , , the DT very RB jumping VVG off RP place NN , , of IN mutiny NN and CC possible JJ murder NN , , I PP had VHD seen VVN him PP sleep VVP like IN a DT child NN . SENT He PP snatched VVD the DT moments NNS not RB necessary JJ for IN vigil NN I PP had VHD also RB seen VVN him PP sit VVP all DT night NN watching VVG his PP$ responsibility NN , , ready JJ to TO spring VV on IN it PP and CC fasten VV his PP$ teeth NNS in IN it PP . SENT And CC now RB that IN he PP had VHD confounded VVN them PP with IN their PP$ own JJ attempted JJ weapon NN of IN ridicule NN , , his PP$ powers NNS seemed VVD to TO be VB profoundly RB dormant JJ . SENT That DT final JJ pitched JJ battle NN of IN wits NNS had VHD made VVN the DT men NNS his PP$ captives NNS and CC admirers NNS all RB save VV Trampas NP . SENT And CC of IN him PP the DT Virginian JJ did VVD not RB seem VV to TO be VB aware JJ . SENT But CC Scipio NP le FW Moyne NP would MD say VV to TO me PP now RB and CC then RB , , If IN I PP was VBD Trampas NP , , I'd NP pull VVP my PP$ freight NN . SENT And CC once RB he PP added VVD , , Pull VV it PP kind NN of IN casual JJ , , yu NP know VVP , , like IN I PP wasn't VVD noticing VVG myself PP do VVP it PP . SENT Yes UH , , our PP$ friend NN Shorty NP murmured VVD pregnantly RB , , with IN his PP$ eye NN upon IN the DT quiet JJ Virginian JJ , , he's NNS sure RB studying VVG his PP$ revenge NN . SENT Studying VVG your PP$ pussy JJ cat NN , , said VVD Scipio NP . SENT He PP knows VVZ what WDT he'll NNS do VVP . SENT The DT time NN ain't NN arrived VVD . SENT This DT was VBD the DT way NN they PP felt VVD about IN it PP . SENT and CC not RB unnaturally RB this DT was VBD the DT way NN they PP made VVD me PP , , the DT inexperienced JJ Easterner JJR , , feel VVP about IN it PP . SENT That DT Trampas NP also RB felt VVD something NN about IN it PP was VBD easy JJ to TO know VV . SENT Like IN the DT leaven NN which WDT leavens VVZ the DT whole JJ lump NN , , one CD spot NN of IN sulkiness NN in IN camp NN will MD spread VV its PP$ dull JJ flavor NN through IN any DT company NN that WDT sits VVZ near IN it PP . SENT and CC we PP had VHD to TO sit VV near JJ Trampas NNS at IN meals NNS for IN nine CD days NNS . SENT His PP$ sullenness NN was VBD not RB wonderful JJ . SENT To TO feel VV himself PP forsaken VVN by IN his PP$ recent JJ adherents NNS , , to TO see VV them PP gone VVN over RP to TO his PP$ enemy NN , , could MD not RB have VH made VVN his PP$ reflections NNS pleasant JJ . SENT Why WRB he PP did VVD not RB take VV himself PP off RP to TO other JJ climes NNS pull VVP his PP$ freight NN casual JJ , , as IN Scipio NP said VVD I PP can MD explain VV only RB thus RB . SENT pay NN was VBD due JJ him PP time NN , , as IN it PP was VBD called VVN in IN cow NN land NN . SENT if IN he PP would MD have VH this DT money NN , , he PP must MD stay VV under IN the DT Virginian's NP command NN until IN the DT Judge's JJ ranch NN on IN Sunk VVN Creek NP should MD be VB reached VVN . SENT meanwhile RB , , each DT day's NNS work NN added VVD to TO the DT wages NNS in IN store NN for IN him PP . SENT and CC finally RB , , once RB at IN Sunk VVN Creek NP , , it PP would MD be VB no DT more JJR the DT Virginian JJ who WP commanded VVD him PP . SENT it PP would MD be VB the DT real JJ ranch NN foreman NN . SENT At IN the DT ranch NN he PP would MD be VB the DT Virginian's NP equal JJ again RB , , both CC of IN them PP taking VVG orders NNS from IN their PP$ officially RB recognized VVN superior JJ , , this DT foreman NN . SENT Shorty's NP word NN about IN revenge NN seemed VVD to TO me PP like IN putting VVG the DT thing NN backwards RB . SENT Revenge NN , , as IN I PP told VVD Scipio NP , , was VBD what WP I PP should MD be VB thinking VVG about RB if IN I PP were VBD Trampas NP . SENT He PP dassent VVD , , was VBD Scipio's NP immediate JJ view NN . SENT Not RB till IN he's NNS got VVD strong JJ again RB . SENT He PP got VVD laughed VVD plumb RB sick JJ by IN the DT bystanders NNS , , and CC whatever WDT spirit NN he PP had VHD was VBD broke JJ in IN the DT presence NN of IN us PP all RB . SENT He'll JJ have VHP to TO recuperate VV . SENT Scipio NP then RB spoke VVD of IN the DT Virginian's NP attitude NN . SENT Maybe RB revenge NN ain't NN just RB the DT right JJ word NN for IN where WRB this DT affair NN has VHZ got VVN to TO now RB with IN him PP . SENT When WRB yu NP beat VVD another DT man NN at IN his PP$ own JJ game NN like IN he PP done VVN to TO Trampas NP , , why WRB , , yu've NN had VHD all PDT the DT revenge NN yu NP can MD want VV , , unless IN you're NN a DT hog NN . SENT And CC he's NNS no DT hog NN . SENT But CC he PP has VHZ got VVN it PP in IN for IN Trampas NP . SENT They've NP not RB reckoned VVN to TO a DT finish NN . SENT Would MD you PP let VV a DT man NN try VV such JJ spitework NN on IN you PP and CC quit VV thinkin NN about IN him PP just RB because IN yu'd NN headed VVD him PP off RP . SENT To TO this DT I PP offered VVD his PP$ own JJ notion NN about IN hogs NNS and CC being VBG satisfied VVN . SENT Hogs NNS . SENT went VVD on IN Scipio NP , , in IN a DT way NN that WDT dashed VVD my PP$ suggestion NN to TO pieces NNS . SENT hogs NNS ain't VVD in IN the DT case NN . SENT He's NNS got VVD to TO deal VV with IN Trampas NP somehow RB man NN to TO man NN . SENT Trampas NP and CC him PP can't VVD stay VV this DT way NN when WRB they PP get VVP back RB and CC go VV workin NNS same JJ as IN they PP worked VVD before RB . SENT No RB , , sir NN . SENT I've NN seen VVN his PP$ eye NN twice RB , , and CC I PP know VVP he's NP goin NP to TO reckon VV to TO a DT finish NN . SENT I PP still RB must MD , , in IN Scipio's NP opinion NN , , have VHP been VBN slow JJ to TO understand VV , , when WRB on IN the DT afternoon NN following VVG this DT talk NN I PP invited VVD him PP to TO tell VV me PP what WP sort NN of IN finish NN he PP wanted VVD , , after IN such PDT a DT finishing JJ as IN had VHD been VBN dealt VVN Trampas NNS already RB . 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SENT He PP was VBD appointed VVN boss NN of IN this DT outfit NN in IN the DT absence NN of IN the DT regular JJ foreman NN . SENT Since IN then RB all DT he PP has VHZ been VBN playin VVG for IN is VBZ to TO hand VV back RB his PP$ men NNS to TO the DT ranch NN in IN as IN good JJ shape NN as IN they'd NNS been VBN handed VVN to TO him PP , , and CC without IN losing VVG any DT on IN the DT road NN through IN desertion NN or CC shooting NN or CC what WP not RB . SENT He PP had VHD to TO kick VV his PP$ cook NN ok VV the DT train NN that IN day NN , , and CC the DT loss NN made VVD him PP sorrowful JJ , , I PP could MD see VV . SENT But CC I'd NP happened VVD to TO come VV along RP , , and CC he PP jumped VVD me PP into IN the DT vacancy NN , , and CC I PP expect VVP he PP is VBZ pretty RB near RB consoled VVN . SENT And CC as IN boss NN of IN the DT outfit NN he PP beat VVD Trampas NP , , who WP was VBD settin NN up RP for IN opposition NN boss NN . SENT And CC the DT outfit NN is VBZ better JJR than IN satisfied VVN it PP come VV out RP that DT way NN , , and CC they're NP stayin NP with IN him PP . SENT and CC he'll JJ hand NN them PP all RB back RB in IN good JJ condition NN , , barrin NN that WDT lost VVD cook NN . SENT So RB for IN the DT present NN his PP$ point NN is VBZ made VVN , , yu NP see VVP . SENT But CC look VV ahead RB a DT little JJ . SENT It PP may MD not RB be VB so RB very RB far RB ahead RB yu'll RB have VH to TO look VV . SENT We PP get VVP back RB to TO the DT ranch NN . SENT He's NP not RB boss NN there EX any RB more JJR . SENT His PP$ responsibility NN is VBZ over RP . SENT He PP is VBZ just RB one CD of IN us PP again RB , , taking VVG orders NNS from IN a DT foreman NN they PP tell VVP me PP has VHZ showed VVN partiality NN to TO Trampas NP more'n NP a DT few JJ times NNS . SENT Partiality NN . SENT That's NNS what WP Trampas NP is VBZ plainly RB trusting VVG to TO . 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SENT And CC I PP am VBP goin NP to TO advise VV your PP$ folks NNS , , ended VVD the DT complete JJ Scipio NP , , not RB to TO leave VV you PP travel VV so RB much RB alone RB not RB till IN you've NN learned VVD more JJR life NN . SENT He PP had VHD made VVN me PP feel VVP my PP$ inexperience NN , , convinced VVD me PP of IN innocence NN , , undoubtedly RB . SENT and CC during IN the DT final JJ days NNS of IN our PP$ journey NN I PP no RB longer RB invoked VVN his PP$ aid NN to TO my PP$ reflections NNS upon IN this DT especial JJ topic NN . SENT What WP would MD the DT Virginian JJ do VVP to TO Trampas NP . SENT Would MD it PP be VB another DT intellectual JJ crushing VVG of IN him PP , , like IN the DT frog NN story NN , , or CC would MD there RB be VB something NN this DT time NN more JJR material NN say VVP muscle NN , , or CC possibly RB gunpowder NN in IN it PP . SENT And CC was VBD Scipio NP , , after IN all DT , , infallible JJ . 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SENT eating VVG with IN him PP , , sleeping VVG with IN him PP only RB not RB so RB sound JJ as IN he PP did VVD , , and CC riding VVG beside IN him PP often RB for IN many JJ hours NNS . SENT Experiments NNS in IN conversation NN I PP did VVD make VV and CC failed VVD . SENT One CD day NN particularly RB while IN , , after IN a DT sudden JJ storm NN of IN hail NN had VHD chilled VVN the DT earth NN numb JJ and CC white JJ like JJ winter NN in IN fifteen CD minutes NNS , , we PP sat VVD drying VVG and CC warming VVG ourselves PP by IN a DT fire NN that IN we PP built VVD , , I PP touched VVD upon IN that DT theme NN of IN equality NN on IN which WDT I PP knew VVD him PP to TO hold VV opinions NNS as IN strong JJ as IN mine NN . SENT Oh UH , , he PP would MD reply VV , , and CC Cert'nly NP . 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SENT It PP has VHZ made VVN successful JJ politcians NNS of IN the DT Irish JJ . SENT That's NP one CD . SENT And CC it PP has VHZ given VVN our PP$ whole JJ race NN the DT habit NN of IN poker NN . SENT Bang NP went VVD his PP$ Winchester NP . SENT The DT bullet NN struck VVD close RB to TO my PP$ left NN . SENT I PP sat VVD up RP angrily RB . SENT That's NP the DT first JJ foolish JJ thing NN I PP ever RB saw VVD you PP do VVP . SENT I PP said VVD . SENT Yes UH , , he PP drawled VVD slowly RB , , I'd NP ought MD to TO have VH done VVN it PP sooner RBR . SENT He PP was VBD pretty RB near RB lively JJ again RB . SENT And CC then RB he PP picked VVD up RP a DT rattlesnake NN six CD feet NNS behind IN me PP . SENT It PP had VHD been VBN numbed VVN by IN the DT hail NN , , part NN revived VVN by IN the DT sun NN , , and CC he PP had VHD shot VVN its PP$ head NN off RP . SENT Chapter NP XVIII NP . SENT Would MD You PP Be VB A DT Parson NP . SENT After IN this DT I NN gave VVD up RP my PP$ experiments NNS in IN conversation NN . SENT So RB that IN by IN the DT final JJ afternoon NN of IN our PP$ journey NN , , with IN Sunk VVN Creek NP actually RB in IN sight NN , , and CC the DT great JJ grasshoppers NNS slatting VVG their PP$ dry JJ song NN over IN the DT sage NN brush NN , , and CC the DT time NN at IN hand NN when WRB the DT Virginian JJ and CC Trampas NP would MD be VB man NN to TO man NN , , my PP$ thoughts NNS rose VVD to TO a DT considerable JJ pitch NN of IN speculation NN . SENT And CC now RB that IN talking VVG part NN of IN the DT Virginian JJ , , which WDT had VHD been VBN nine CD days NNS asleep RB , , gave VVD its PP$ first JJ yawn NN and CC stretch NN of IN waking VVG . SENT Without IN preface NN , , he PP suddenly RB asked VVD me PP , , Would MD you PP be VB a DT parson NN . 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SENT The DT Pope NP comes VVZ ahead RB of IN him PP . SENT His PP$ Holiness NN would MD say VV so RB if IN his PP$ Grace NN did VVD not RB . SENT The DT Virginian JJ turned VVN half NN in IN his PP$ saddle NN to TO see VV my PP$ face NN I PP was VBD , , at IN the DT moment NN , , riding VVG not RB quite RB abreast JJ of IN him PP and CC I PP saw VVD the DT gleam NN of IN his PP$ teeth NNS beneath IN his PP$ mustache NN . SENT It PP was VBD seldom RB I PP could MD make VV him PP smile VVP , , even RB to TO this DT slight JJ extent NN . SENT But CC his PP$ eyes NNS grew VVD , , with IN his PP$ next JJ words NNS , , remote JJ again RB in IN their PP$ speculation NN . SENT His PP$ Holiness NN and CC his PP$ Grace NN . SENT Now RB if IN I PP was VBD to TO hear VV em NN namin NP me FW that IN a DT way NN every DT mawnin NN , , I'd NP sca'cely RB get VV down RB to TO business NN . SENT Oh UH , , you'd JJ get VVP used VVN to TO the DT pride NN of IN it PP . SENT Tisn't NP the DT pride NN . SENT The DT laugh NN is VBZ what WP would MD ruin VV me PP . SENT Twould NN take VV most RBS all DT my PP$ attention NN keeping VVG a DT straight JJ face NN . SENT The DT Archbishop NN here RB he PP took VVD one CD of IN his PP$ wide JJ mental JJ turns NNS is VBZ apt JJ to TO be VB a DT big JJ man NN in IN them PP Shakespeare NN plays NNS . SENT Kings NNS take VVP talk NN from IN him PP they'd JJ not RB stand VVP from IN anybody NN else RB . SENT and CC he PP talks VVZ fine JJ , , frequently RB . SENT About IN the DT bees NNS , , for IN instance NN , , when WRB Henry NP is VBZ going VVG to TO fight VV France NP . SENT He PP tells VVZ him PP a DT beehive NN is VBZ similar JJ to TO a DT kingdom NN . SENT I PP learned VVD that DT piece NN . SENT The DT Virginian JJ could MD not RB have VH expected VVN to TO blush NN at IN uttering VVG these DT last JJ words NNS . SENT He PP knew VVD that IN his PP$ sudden JJ color NN must MD tell VV me PP in RB whose WP$ book NN it PP was VBD he PP had VHD learned VVN the DT piece NN Was VBD not RB her PP$ copy NN of IN Kenilworth NP even RB now RB In IN his PP$ cherishing VVG pocket NN . SENT So RB he PP now RB , , to TO cover VV his PP$ blush NN , , very RB deliberately RB recited VVN to TO me PP the DT Archbishop's NP discourse NN upon IN bees NNS and CC their PP$ kingdom NN . SENT Where WRB some DT , , like IN magistrates NNS , , correct JJ at IN home NN . SENT . SENT . SENT Others NNS , , like IN soldiers NNS , , armed VVN in IN their PP$ stings NNS , , Make VV loot NN upon IN the DT summer's JJ velvet NN buds NNS . SENT Which WDT pillage VV they PP with IN merry JJ march NN bring VV home NN To TO the DT tent NN royal NN of IN their PP$ emperor NN . SENT He PP , , busied VVN in IN his PP$ majesty NN , , surreys NNS The DT singing NN masons NNS building VVG roofs NNS of IN gold NN . 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SENT And CC when WRB I PP meet VVP it PP , , I PP respect VV it PP . SENT It PP is VBZ not RB praying VVG nor CC preaching NN that WDT has VHZ ever RB caught VVN me PP and CC made VVD me PP ashamed JJ of IN myself PP , , but CC one CD or CC two CD people NNS I PP have VHP knowed VVN that IN never RB said VVD a DT superior JJ word NN to TO me PP They PP thought VVD more JJR o NN me PP than IN I PP deserved VVD , , and CC that WDT made VVD me PP behave VV better RBR than IN I PP naturally RB wanted VVD to TO . SENT Made VVD me PP quit VVD a DT girl NN onced VVN in IN time NN for IN her PP not RB to TO lose VV her PP$ good JJ name NN . SENT And CC so IN that's JJS one CD thing NN I PP have VHP never RB done VVN . SENT And CC if IN ever RB I PP was VBD to TO have VH a DT son NN or CC somebody NN I PP set VVD store NN by IN , , I PP would MD wish VV their PP$ lot NN to TO be VB to TO know VV one CD or CC two CD good JJ folks NNS mighty RB well RB men NNS or CC women NNS women NNS preferred VVD . SENT He PP had VHD looked VVN away RB again RB to TO the DT hills NNS behind IN Sunk VVN Creek NP ranch NN , , to TO which WDT our PP$ walking NN horses NNS had VHD now RB almost RB brought VVN us PP . SENT As RB for IN parsons NNS the DT gesture NN of IN his PP$ arm NN was VBD a DT disclaiming VVG one NN I PP reckon VVP some DT parsons NNS have VHP a DT right NN to TO tell VV yu NP to TO be VB good JJ . SENT The DT bishop NN of IN this DT hyeh NP Territory NP has VHZ a DT right NN . SENT But CC I'll NP tell VV yu NP this DT . SENT a DT middlin NN doctor NN is VBZ a DT pore NN thing NN , , and CC a DT middlin NN lawyer NN is VBZ a DT pore NN thing NN . 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SENT Proposition NN in IN the DT West NP does VVZ , , in IN fact NN , , mean VV whatever WDT you PP at IN the DT moment NN please VV , , an DT offer NN to TO sell VV you PP a DT mine NN , , a DT cloud NN burst NN , , a DT glass NN of IN whiskey NN , , a DT steamboat NN . SENT This DT time NN it PP meant VVD a DT stranger NN clad VVN in IN black JJ , , and CC of IN a DT clerical JJ deportment NN which WDT would MD in IN that DT atmosphere NN and CC to TO a DT watchful JJ eye NN be VB visible JJ for IN a DT mile NN or CC two CD . SENT I PP reckoned VVD yu NP hadn't NP noticed VVD him PP , , was VBD the DT Virginian's NP reply NN to TO my PP$ ejaculation NN . SENT Yes UH . SENT He PP set VVD me PP goin NP on IN the DT subject NN a DT while NN back RB . SENT I PP expect VVP he PP is VBZ another DT missionary NN to TO us PP pore VV cow NN boys NNS . SENT I PP seemed VVD from IN a DT hundred CD yards NNS to TO feel VV the DT stranger's JJ forceful JJ personality NN . SENT It PP was VBD in IN his PP$ walk NN I PP should MD better RBR say VV stalk NN as IN he PP promenaded VVD along IN the DT creek NN . SENT His PP$ hands NNS were VBD behind IN his PP$ back NN , , and CC there EX was VBD an DT air NN of IN waiting VVG , , of IN displeased VVN waiting NN , , in IN his PP$ movement NN . SENT Yes UH , , he'll JJS be VB a DT missionary NN , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , conclusively RB . SENT and CC he PP took VVD to TO singing NN , , or CC rather RB to TO whining VVG , , with IN his PP$ head NN tilted VVN at IN an DT absurd JJ angle NN upward RB at IN the DT sky NN . SENT Dar NP is VBZ a DT big JJ Car'lina NP nigger NN , , About IN de NP size NN of IN dis NP chile NN or CC p'raps VVZ a DT little RB bigger JJR , , By IN de NP name NN of IN Jim NP Crow NP . SENT Dat NP what WP de NP white JJ folks NNS call VVP him PP . 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SENT Yes UH , , to TO be VB sure JJ , , sir NN . SENT Judge NP Henry NP gave VVD me PP it PP almost RB seemed VVD additional JJ warmth NN of IN welcome JJ for IN arriving VVG to TO break VV up RP the DT present JJ discourse NN . SENT Let VV me PP introduce VV you PP to TO the DT Rev NP . SENT Dr NP . SENT Alexander NP MacBride NP . SENT Doctor NN , , another DT guest NN we PP have VHP been VBN hoping VVG for IN about IN this DT time NN , , was VBD my PP$ host's NNS cordial JJ explanation NN to TO him PP of IN me PP . SENT There EX remained VVD the DT gentleman NN with IN his PP$ wife NN from IN New NP York NP , , and CC to TO these DT I PP made VVD my PP$ final JJ bows NNS . SENT But CC I PP had VHD not RB broken VVN up RP the DT discourse NN . SENT We PP may MD be VB said VVN to TO have VH met VVN already RB . SENT Dr NP . SENT MacBride NP had VHD fixed VVN upon IN me FW his PP$ full JJ , , mastering VVG eye NN . 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SENT Fellow NN who WP kicked VVD the DT cook NN off IN the DT train NN . SENT I PP again RB nodded VVD , , and CC he PP looked VVD at IN the DT Virginian JJ , , his PP$ eye NN and CC his PP$ stature NN . SENT Judge NP Henry NP , , properly RB democratic JJ , , now RB introduced VVD him PP to TO Ogden NP . SENT The DT New NP Yorker NP also RB meant VVD to TO be VB properly RB democratic JJ . SENT You're NP the DT man NN I've NN been VBN hearing VVG such PDT a DT lot NN about RB . SENT But CC familiarity NN is VBZ not RB equality NN . SENT Then RB I PP expect VV yu NP have VH the DT advantage NN of IN me PP , , seh NP , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , very RB politely RB . SENT Shall MD I PP repawt JJ tomorro NN . SENT His PP$ grave JJ eyes NNS were VBD on IN the DT Judge NP again RB . SENT Of IN me PP he PP had VHD taken VVN no DT notice NN . SENT he PP had VHD come VVN as IN an DT employee NN to TO see VV his PP$ employer NN . SENT Yes UH , , yes UH . SENT I'll NP want VVP to TO hear VV about IN the DT cattle NNS to TO morrow NN . SENT But CC step NN inside IN a DT moment NN now RB . SENT There's RB a DT matter NN The DT Virginian JJ stepped VVN inside NN , , and CC took VVD off RP his PP$ hat NN . SENT Sit VV down RB . SENT You PP had VHD trouble NN I've NN heard VVD something NN about IN it PP , , the DT Judge NP went VVD on RP . SENT The DT Virginian JJ sat VVD down RB , , grave JJ and CC graceful JJ . SENT But CC he PP held VVD the DT brim NN of IN his PP$ hat NN all RB the DT while NN . SENT He PP looked VVD at IN Ogden NP and CC me PP , , and CC then RB back RB at IN his PP$ employer NN . SENT There EX was VBD reluctance NN in IN his PP$ eye NN . SENT I PP wondered VVD if IN his PP$ employer NN could MD be VB going VVG to TO make VV him PP tell VV his PP$ own JJ exploits NNS in IN the DT presence NN of IN us PP outsiders NNS . SENT and CC there EX came VVD into IN my PP$ memory NN the DT Bengal NN tiger NN at IN a DT trained JJ animal NN show NN I PP had VHD once RB seen VVN . SENT You PP had VHD some DT trouble NN , , repeated VVD the DT Judge NP . SENT Well RB , , there EX was VBD a DT time NN when WRB they PP maybe RB wanted VVD to TO have VH notions NNS . SENT They're JJ good JJ boys NNS . SENT And CC he PP smiled VVD a DT very RB little JJ . SENT Contentment NN increased VVD in IN the DT Judge's NNS face VVP . SENT Trampas NP a DT good JJ boy NN too RB . SENT But CC this DT time NN the DT Bengal NN tiger NN did VVD not RB smile NN . SENT He PP sat VVD with IN his PP$ eye NN fastened VVN on IN his PP$ employer NN . SENT The DT Judge NP passed VVD rather RB quickly RB on IN to TO his PP$ next JJ point NN . SENT You've NP brought VVD them PP all RB back RB , , though RB , , I PP understand VVP , , safe JJ and CC sound JJ , , without IN a DT scratch NN . SENT The DT Virginian JJ looked VVD down RP at IN his PP$ hat NN , , then RB up RB again RB at IN the DT Judge NP , , mildly RB . SENT I PP had VHD to TO part NN with IN my PP$ cook NN . SENT There EX was VBD no DT use NN . SENT Ogden NP and CC myself PP exploded VVD . SENT Even RB upon IN the DT embarrassed JJ Virginian JJ a DT large JJ grin NN slowly RB forced VVD itself PP . SENT I PP guess VVP yu NP know VV about IN it PP , , he PP murmured VVD . SENT And CC he PP looked VVD at IN me PP with IN a DT sort NN of IN reproach NN . SENT He PP knew VVD it PP was VBD I PP who WP had VHD told VVN tales NNS out RP of IN school NN . SENT I PP only RB want VVP to TO say VV , , said VVD Ogden NP , , conciliatingly RB , , that IN I PP know VVP I PP couldn't NN have VHP handled VVN those DT men NNS . SENT The DT Virginian JJ relented VVD . SENT Yu NP never RB tried VVD , , seh NP . SENT The DT Judge NP had VHD remained VVN serious JJ . SENT but CC he PP showed VVD himself PP plainly RB more RBR and CC more RBR contented JJ . SENT Quite RB right RB , , he PP said VVD . SENT You PP had VHD to TO part NN with IN your PP$ cook NN . SENT When WRB I PP put VVD a DT man NN in IN charge NN , , I PP put VVD him PP in IN charge NN . SENT I PP don't VVD make VV particulars NNS my PP$ business NN . SENT They're NN to TO be VB always RB his PP$ . SENT Do VV you PP understand VV . SENT Thank VV yu NP . SENT The DT Virginian JJ understood VVN that IN his PP$ employer NN was VBD praising VVG his PP$ management NN of IN the DT expedition NN . SENT But CC I PP don't VVD think VV he PP at IN all DT discerned VVN as IN I PP did VVD presently RB that IN his PP$ employer NN had VHD just RB been VBN putting VVG him PP to TO a DT further JJR test NN , , had VHD laid VVN before IN him PP the DT temptation NN of IN complaining VVG of IN a DT fellow JJ workman NN and CC blowing VVG his PP$ own JJ trumpet NN , , and CC was VBD delighted VVN with IN his PP$ reticence NN . SENT He PP made VVD a DT movement NN to TO rise VV . SENT I PP haven't VVD finished VVN , , said VVD the DT Judge NP . SENT I PP was VBD coming VVG to TO the DT matter NN . SENT There's RB one CD particular NN since IN I PP do VVP happen VV to TO have VH been VBN told VVN . SENT I PP fancy JJ Trampas NP has VHZ learned VVN something NN he PP didn't VVD expect VV . SENT This DT time NN the DT Virginian JJ evidently RB did VVD not RB understand VV , , any DT more JJR than IN I PP did VVD . SENT One CD hand NN played VVN with IN his PP$ hat NN , , mechanically RB turning VVG it PP round NN . SENT The DT Judge NP explained VVD . SENT I PP mean VVP about IN Roberts NP . SENT A DT pulse NN of IN triumph NN shot NN over IN the DT Southerner's NP face NN , , turning VVG it PP savage JJ for IN that DT fleeting JJ instant NN . SENT He PP understood VVD now RB , , and CC was VBD unable JJ to TO suppress VV this DT much JJ answer NN . SENT But CC he PP was VBD silent JJ . SENT You PP see VVP , , the DT Judge NP explained VVD to TO me PP , , I PP was VBD obliged VVN to TO let VV Roberts NP , , my PP$ old JJ foreman NN , , go VV last JJ week NN . SENT His PP$ wife NN could MD not RB have VH stood VVN another DT winter NN here RB , , and CC a DT good JJ position NN was VBD offered VVN to TO him PP near IN Los NP Angeles NP . SENT I PP did VVD see VV . SENT I PP saw VVD a DT number NN of IN things NNS . SENT I PP saw VVD why WRB the DT foreman's NNS house NN had VHD been VBN empty JJ to TO receive VV Dr NN . SENT MacBride NP and CC me PP . SENT And CC I PP saw VVD that IN the DT Judge NP had VHD been VBN very RB clever JJ indeed RB . SENT For IN I PP had VHD abstained VVD from IN telling VVG any DT tales NNS about IN the DT present JJ feeling NN between IN Trampas NP and CC the DT Virginian JJ . SENT but CC he PP had VHD divined VVN it PP . SENT Well RB enough RB for IN him PP to TO say VV that DT particulars NNS were VBD something NN he PP let VVP alone RB . SENT he PP evidently RB kept VVD a DT deep JJ eye NN on IN the DT undercurrents NNS at IN his PP$ ranch NN . SENT He PP knew VVD that IN in IN Roberts NP , , Trampas NP had VHD lost VVN a DT powerful JJ friend NN . SENT And CC this DT was VBD what WP I PP most RBS saw VVD , , this DT final JJ fact NN , , that WDT Trampas NP had VHD no RB longer RB any DT intervening VVG shield NN . SENT He PP and CC the DT Virginian JJ stood VVD indeed RB man VV to TO man NN . SENT And CC so RB , , the DT Judge NP continued VVD speaking VVG to TO me PP , , here RB I PP am VBP at IN a DT very RB inconvenient JJ time NN without IN a DT foreman NN . SENT Unless IN , , I PP caught VVD the DT twinkle NN in IN his PP$ eyes NNS before IN he PP turned VVD to TO the DT Virginian JJ , , unless IN you're NN willing JJ to TO take VV the DT position NN yourself PP . SENT Will MD you PP . SENT I PP saw VVD the DT Southerner's NP hand NN grip NN his PP$ hat NN as IN he PP was VBD turning VVG it PP round NN . SENT He PP held VVD it PP still RB now RB , , and CC his PP$ other JJ hand NN found VVD it PP and CC gradually RB crumpled VVD the DT soft JJ crown NN in IN . SENT It PP meant VVD everything NN to TO him PP . SENT recognition NN , , higher JJR station NN , , better JJR fortune NN , , a DT separate JJ house NN of IN his PP$ own JJ , , and CC perhaps RB one CD step NN nearer JJR to TO the DT woman NN he PP wanted VVD . SENT I PP don't VVD know VV what WP words NNS he PP might MD have VH said VVD to TO the DT Judge NP had VHD they PP been VBN alone RB , , but CC the DT Judge NP had VHD chosen VVN to TO do VV it PP in IN our PP$ presence NN , , the DT whole JJ thing NN from IN beginning VVG to TO end VV . SENT The DT Virginian JJ sat VVN with IN the DT damp JJ coming VVG out RP on IN his PP$ forehead NN , , and CC his PP$ eyes NNS dropped VVD from IN his PP$ employer's NNS . SENT Thank VV yu NP , , was VBD what WP he PP managed VVD at IN last JJ to TO say VV . SENT Well RB , , now RB , , I'm NP greatly RB relieved VVN . SENT exclaimed VVN the DT Judge NP , , rising VVG at IN once RB . SENT He PP spoke VVD with IN haste NN , , and CC lightly RB . SENT That's NNS excellent JJ . SENT I PP was VBD in IN some DT thing NN of IN a DT hole NN , , he PP said VVD to TO Ogden NP and CC me PP . SENT and CC this DT gives VVZ me PP one CD thing NN less JJR to TO think VV of IN . SENT Saves VVZ me PP a DT lot NN of IN particulars NNS , , he PP jocosely RB added VVD to TO the DT Virginian JJ , , who WP was VBD now RB also RB standing VVG up RP . SENT Begin VV right RB off RP . SENT Leave VV the DT bunk NN house NN . SENT The DT gentlemen NNS won't VVD mind VV your PP$ sleeping NN in IN your PP$ own JJ house NN . SENT Thus RB he PP dismissed VVD his PP$ new JJ foreman NN gayly RB . SENT But CC the DT new JJ foreman NN , , when WRB he PP got VVD outside IN , , turned VVN back RB for IN one CD gruff JJ word NN , , I'll NP try VVP to TO please VV yu NP . SENT That DT was VBD all RB . SENT He PP was VBD gone VVN in IN the DT darkness NN . SENT But CC there EX was VBD light JJ enough RB for IN me PP , , looking VVG after IN him PP , , to TO see VV him PP lay VV his PP$ hand NN on IN a DT shoulder NN high JJ gate NN and CC vault VV it PP as IN if IN he PP had VHD been VBN the DT wind NN . SENT Sounds NNS of IN cheering VVG came VVD to TO us PP a DT few JJ moments NNS later RBR from IN the DT bunk NN house NN . SENT Evidently RB he PP had VHD begun VVN right RB away RB , , as IN the DT Judge NP had VHD directed VVN . SENT He PP had VHD told VVN his PP$ fortune NN to TO his PP$ brother NN cow NN punchers NNS , , and CC this DT was VBD their PP$ answer NN . SENT I PP wonder VVP if IN Trampas NP is VBZ shouting VVG too RB . SENT inquired VVD Ogden NP . SENT Hm NP . SENT said VVD the DT Judge NP . SENT That DT is VBZ one CD of IN the DT particulars NNS I PP wash VVP my PP$ hands NNS of IN . SENT I PP knew VVD that IN he PP entirely RB meant VVD it PP . SENT I PP knew VVD , , once RB his PP$ decision NN taken VVN of IN appointing VVG the DT Virginian JJ his PP$ lieutenant NN for IN good JJ and CC all RB , , that IN , , like IN a DT wise JJ commander NN in IN chief JJ , , he PP would MD trust VV his PP$ lieutenant NN to TO take VV care NN of IN his PP$ own JJ business NN . SENT Well RB , , Ogden NP pursued VVD with IN interest NN , , haven't VVD you PP landed VVD Trampas NP plump NN at IN his PP$ mercy NN . SENT The DT phrase NN tickled VVD the DT Judge NP . SENT That DT is VBZ where WRB I've NP landed VVD him PP . SENT he PP declared VVD . SENT And CC here RB is VBZ Dr NN . SENT MacBride NP . SENT Chapter NP XXI NP . SENT In IN A DT State NP Of IN Sin NP Thunder NP sat VVD imminent JJ upon IN the DT missionary's NP brow NN . SENT Many JJ were VBD to TO be VB at IN his PP$ mercy NN soon RB . SENT But CC for IN us PP he PP had VHD sunshine NN still RB . SENT I PP am VBP truly RB sorry JJ to TO be VB turning VVG you PP upside RB down RB , , he PP said VVD importantly RB . SENT But CC it PP seems VVZ the DT best JJS place NN for IN my PP$ service NN . SENT He PP spoke VVD of IN the DT tables NNS pushed VVD back RB and CC the DT chairs NNS gathered VVN in IN the DT hall NN , , where WRB the DT storm NN would MD presently RB break VV upon IN the DT congregation NN . SENT Eight CD thirty CD . SENT he PP inquired VVD . SENT This DT was VBD the DT hour NN appointed VVN , , and CC it PP was VBD only RB twenty CD minutes NNS off RB . SENT We PP threw VVD the DT unsmoked JJ fractions NNS of IN our PP$ cigars NNS away RB , , and CC returned VVD to TO offer VV our PP$ services NNS to TO the DT ladies NNS . SENT This DT amused JJ the DT ladies NNS . SENT They PP had VHD done VVN without IN us PP . SENT All DT was VBD ready JJ in IN the DT hall NN . SENT We PP got VVD the DT cook NN to TO help VV us PP , , Mrs NN . SENT Ogden NP told VVD me PP , , so RB as RB not RB to TO disturb VV your PP$ cigars NNS . SENT In IN spite NN of IN the DT cow NN boys NNS , , I PP still RB recognize VVP my PP$ own JJ country NN . SENT In IN the DT cook NN . SENT I PP rather RB densely RB asked VVN . SENT Oh UH , , no UH . SENT I PP don't VVD have VH a DT Chinaman NP . SENT It's NNS in IN the DT length NN of IN after IN dinner NN cigars NNS . SENT Had VHD you PP been VBN smoking VVG , , I PP returned VVD , , you PP would MD have VH found VVN them PP short JJ this DT evening NN . SENT You PP make VVP it PP worse JJR , , said VVD the DT lady NN . SENT we PP have VHP had VHD nothing NN but CC Dr NN . SENT Mac NP Bride NP . SENT We'll JJ share NN him PP with IN you PP now RB , , I PP exclaimed VVD . SENT Has VHZ he PP announced VVD his PP$ text NN . SENT I've NP got VVD one CD for IN hint NN , , said VVD Molly NP Wood NP , , joining VVG us PP . SENT She PP stood VVD on RB tiptoe VV and CC spoke VVD it PP comically RB in IN our PP$ ears NNS . SENT I PP said VVD in IN my PP$ haste NN , , All DT men NNS are VBP liars NNS . SENT This DT made VVD us PP merry JJ as IN we PP stood VVD among IN the DT chairs NNS in IN the DT congested VVN hall NN . SENT I PP left VVD the DT ladies NNS , , and CC sought VVD the DT bunk NN house NN . SENT I PP had VHD heard VVN the DT cheers NNS , , but CC I PP was VBD curious JJ also RB to TO see VV the DT men NNS , , and CC how WRB they PP were VBD taking VVG it PP . SENT There EX was VBD but RB little JJ for IN the DT eye NN . SENT There EX was VBD much JJ noise NN in IN the DT room NN . SENT They PP were VBD getting VVG ready JJ to TO come VV to TO church NN , , brushing VVG their PP$ hair NN , , shaving NN , , and CC making VVG themselves PP clean JJ , , amid IN talk NN occasionally RB profane JJ and CC continuously RB diverting VVG . 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SENT He PP had VHD been VBN helping VVG the DT Virginian JJ move NN his PP$ belongings NNS from IN the DT bunk NN house NN over IN to TO the DT foreman's JJ cabin NN . SENT He PP himself PP was VBD to TO occupy VV the DT Virginian's NP old JJ bed NN here RB . SENT And CC I PP hope VVP sleepin NN in IN it PP will MD bring VV me PP some DT of IN his PP$ luck NN , , said VVD Scipio NP . SENT Yu'd NP ought MD to've VV seen JJ us PP when WRB he PP told VVD us PP in IN his PP$ quiet JJ way NN . SENT Well RB , , Scipio NP sighed VVD a DT little JJ , , it PP must MD feel VV good JJ to TO have VH your PP$ friends NNS glad JJ about IN you PP . SENT Especially RB Trampas NP , , said VVD I PP . SENT The DT Judge NP knows VVZ about IN that DT , , I PP added VVD . SENT Knows NP , , does VVZ he PP . SENT What's NP he PP say VVP . SENT Scipio NP drew VVD me PP quickly RB out RB of IN the DT bunk NN house NN . SENT Says VVZ it's NNS no DT business NN of IN his PP$ . SENT Said VVD nothing NN but CC that IN . SENT Scipio's NP curiosity NN seemed VVD strangely RB intense JJ . SENT Made VVN no DT suggestion NN . SENT Not RB a DT thing NN . SENT Not RB a DT thing NN . SENT Said VVD he PP didn't VVD want VV to TO know VV and CC didn't JJ care NN . SENT How WRB did VVD he PP happen VV to TO hear VV about IN it PP . SENT snapped JJ Scipio NP . SENT You PP told VVD him PP . SENT he PP immediately RB guessed VVD . SENT He PP never RB would MD . SENT And CC Scipio NP jerked VVD his PP$ thumb NN at IN the DT Virginian JJ , , who WP appeared VVD for IN a DT moment NN in IN the DT lighted JJ window NN of IN the DT new JJ quarters NNS he PP was VBD arranging VVG . SENT He PP never RB would MD tell VV , , Scipio NP repeated VVD . SENT And CC so IN the DT Judge NP never RB made VVD a DT suggestion NN to TO him PP , , he PP muttered VVD , , nodding VVG in IN the DT darkness NN . SENT So RB it's NNS just RB his PP$ own JJ notion NN . SENT Just RB like IN him PP , , too RB , , come VVP to TO think VV of IN it PP . SENT Only RB I PP didn't VVD expect VV well RB , , I PP guess VVP he PP could MD surprise VV me PP any DT day NN he PP tried VVD . SENT You're NP surprising JJ me PP now RB , , I PP said VVD . SENT What's NP it PP all RB about RB . SENT Oh UH , , him PP and CC Trampas NP . SENT What WP . SENT Nothing NN surely RB happened VVD yet RB . SENT I PP was VBD as RB curious JJ as IN Scipio NP had VHD been VBN . SENT No RB , , not RB yet RB . SENT But CC there EX will MD . SENT Great JJ Heavens NNS , , man NN . SENT when WRB . SENT Just RB as RB soon RB as IN Trampas NP makes VVZ the DT first JJ move NN , , Scipio NP replied VVD easily RB . SENT I PP became VVD dignified JJ . SENT Scipio NP had VHD evidently RB been VBN told VVN things NNS by IN the DT Virginian JJ . SENT Yes UH , , I PP up RB and CC asked VVD him PP plumb RB out RB , , Scipio NP answered VVD . SENT I PP was VBD liftin NP his PP$ trunk NN in IN at IN the DT door NN , , and CC I PP couldn't NN stand VVP it PP no RB longer RBR , , and CC I PP asked VVD him PP plumb VV out RP . SENT Yu've NP sure RB got VVD Trampas NP where WRB yu NP want VV him PP . SENT That's NNS what WP I PP said VVD . SENT And CC he PP up RB and CC answered VVD and CC told VVD me PP . SENT So RB I PP know VVP . SENT At IN this DT point NN Scipio NP stopped VVD . SENT I PP was VBD not RB to TO know VV . SENT I PP had VHD no DT idea NN , , I PP said VVD , , that IN your PP$ system NN held VVN so IN much JJ meanness NN . SENT Oh UH , , it PP ain't VVD meanness NN . SENT And CC he PP laughed VVD ecstatically RB . SENT What WP do VVP you PP call VVP it PP , , then RB . SENT He'd JJ call VVP it PP discretion NN , , said VVD Scipio NP . SENT Then RB he PP became VVD serious JJ . SENT It's NP too RB blamed VVD grand JJ to TO tell VV yu NP . SENT I'll NP leave VVP yu NP to TO see VV it PP happen VV . 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SENT It PP was VBD when WRB I PP saw VVD him PP opening VVG the DT manuscript NN of IN his PP$ sermon NN that IN I PP suddenly RB remembered VVD I PP was VBD sitting VVG , , so RB to TO speak VV , , in IN church NN , , and CC began VVD once RB more JJR to TO think VV of IN the DT preacher NN and CC his PP$ congregation NN . SENT Our PP$ chairs NNS were VBD in IN the DT front JJ line NN , , of IN course NN . SENT but CC , , being NN next IN the DT wall NN , , I PP could MD easily RB see VV the DT cow NN boys NNS behind IN me PP . SENT They PP were VBD perfectly RB decorous JJ . SENT If IN Mrs NN . SENT Ogden NP had VHD looked VVN for IN pistols NNS , , daredevil JJ attitudes NNS , , and CC so RB forth RB , , she PP must MD have VH been VBN greatly RB disappointed VVN . 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SENT I PP was VBD much RB nearer JJR unseemly JJ conduct NN than IN the DT cow NN boys NNS . SENT Dr NP . SENT Mac NP Bride NP gave VVD us PP his PP$ text NN sonorously RB , , They PP are VBP altogether RB become VVN filthy JJ . SENT There EX is VBZ none NN of IN them PP that IN doeth NNS good JJ , , no RB , , not RB one CD . SENT His PP$ eye NN showed VVD us PP plainly RB that IN present JJ company NN was VBD not RB excepted VVN from IN this DT . SENT He PP repeated VVD the DT text NN once RB more RBR , , then RB , , launching VVG upon IN his PP$ discourse NN , , gave VVD none NN of IN us PP a DT ray NN of IN hope NN . SENT I PP had VHD heard VVN it PP all RB often RB before RB . 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SENT He PP did VVD not RB tell VV them PP the DT splendor NN of IN its PP$ past NN , , the DT noble JJ fortress NN for IN good JJ that IN it PP had VHD been VBN , , how WRB its PP$ tonic NN had VHD strengthened VVN generations NNS of IN their PP$ fathers NNS . SENT No UH . SENT wrath NN he PP spoke VVD of IN , , and CC never RB once RB of IN love NN . SENT It PP was VBD the DT bishop's NN way NN , , I PP knew VVD well RB , , to TO hold VV cow NN boys NNS by IN homely JJ talk NN of IN their PP$ special JJ hardships NNS and CC temptations NNS . SENT And CC when WRB they PP fell VVD he PP spoke VVD to TO them PP of IN forgiveness NN and CC brought VVD them PP encouragement NN . SENT But CC Dr NP . SENT MacBride NP never RB thought VVD once RB of IN the DT lives NNS of IN these DT waifs NNS . SENT Like IN himself PP , , like IN all DT mankind NN , , they PP were VBD invisible JJ dots NNS in IN creation NN . 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SENT We PP know VVP of IN its PP$ truth NN , , said VVD Dr NP . SENT MacBride NP , , from IN the DT severe JJ troubles NNS and CC distresses NNS to TO which WDT infants NNS are VBP liable JJ , , and CC from IN death NN passing VVG upon IN them PP before IN they PP are VBP capable JJ of IN sinning VVG . SENT Yet CC I PP knew VVD he PP was VBD a DT good JJ man NN . SENT and CC I PP also RB knew VVD that IN if IN a DT missionary NN is VBZ to TO be VB tactless JJ , , he PP might MD almost RB as RB well RB be VB bad JJ . SENT I PP said VVD their PP$ attention NN wandered VVD , , but CC I PP forgot VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT At IN first JJ his PP$ attitude NN might MD have VH been VBN mere JJ propriety NN . SENT One PP can MD look VV respectfully RB at IN a DT preacher NN and CC be VB internally RB breaking VVG all PDT the DT commandments NNS . SENT But CC even RB with IN the DT text NN I PP saw VVD real JJ attention NN light NN in IN the DT Virginian's NP eye NN . SENT And CC keeping VVG track NN of IN the DT concentration NN that WDT grew VVD on IN him PP with IN each DT minute NN made VVD the DT sermon NN short RB for IN me PP . SENT He PP missed VVD nothing NN . SENT Before IN the DT end NN his PP$ gaze NN at IN the DT preacher NN had VHD become VVN swerveless JJ . SENT Was VBD he PP convert VV or CC critic NN . SENT Convert VV was VBD incredible JJ . SENT Thus RB was VBD an DT hour NN passed VVD before IN I PP had VHD thought VVN of IN time NN . SENT When WRB it PP was VBD over IN we PP took VVD it PP variously RB . SENT The DT preacher NN was VBD genial JJ and CC spoke VVD of IN having VHG now RB broken VVN ground NN for IN the DT lessons NNS that IN he PP hoped VVD to TO instil VV . SENT He PP discoursed VVD for IN a DT while NN about IN trout NN fishing NN and CC about IN the DT rumored VVN uneasiness NN of IN the DT Indians NPS northward RB where WRB he PP was VBD going VVG . SENT It PP was VBD plain JJ that IN his PP$ personal JJ safety NN never RB gave VVD him PP a DT thought VVD . SENT He PP soon RB bade VVD us PP good JJ night NN . SENT The DT Ogdens NP shrugged VVD their PP$ shoulders NNS and CC were VBD amused VVN . SENT That DT was VBD their PP$ way NN of IN taking VVG it PP . SENT Dr NP . SENT MacBride NP sat VVD too RB heavily RB on IN the DT Judge's JJ shoulders NNS for IN him PP to TO shrug VV them PP . SENT As IN a DT leading JJ citizen NN in IN the DT Territory NP he PP kept VVD open JJ house NN for IN all DT comers NNS . SENT Policy NN and CC good JJ nature NN made VVD him PP bid VVD welcome VV a DT wide JJ variety NN of IN travellers NNS . SENT The DT cow NN boy NN out IN of IN employment NN found VVD bed NN and CC a DT meal NN for IN himself PP and CC his PP$ horse NN , , and CC missionaries NNS had VHD before RB now RB been VBN well RB received VVN at IN Sunk VVN Creek NP Ranch NP . SENT I PP suppose VVP I'll NP have VHP to TO take VV him PP fishing NN , , said VVD the DT Judge NP , , ruefully RB . SENT Yes UH , , my PP$ dear RB , , said VVD his PP$ wife NN , , you PP will MD . SENT And CC I PP shall MD have VH to TO make VV his PP$ tea NN for IN six CD days NNS . SENT Otherwise RB , , Ogden NP suggested VVD , , it PP might MD be VB reported VVN that IN you PP were VBD enemies NNS of IN religion NN . SENT That's NNS about IN it PP , , said VVD the DT Judge NP . SENT I PP can MD get VV on IN with IN most JJS people NNS . SENT But CC elephants NNS depress VVP me PP . SENT So RB we PP named VVD the DT Doctor NP Jumbo JJ , , and CC I PP departed VVD to TO my PP$ quarters NNS . SENT At IN the DT bunk NN house NN , , the DT comments NNS were VBD similar JJ but CC more RBR highly RB salted VVD . SENT The DT men NNS were VBD going VVG to TO bed NN . SENT In IN spite NN of IN their PP$ outward RB decorum NN at IN the DT service NN , , they PP had VHD not RB liked VVN to TO be VB told VVN that IN they PP were VBD altogether RB become VVN filthy JJ . SENT It PP was VBD easy JJ to TO call VV names NNS . SENT they PP could MD do VV that IN themselves PP . SENT And CC they PP appealed VVD to TO me PP , , several JJ speaking NN at IN once RB , , like IN a DT concerted JJ piece NN at IN the DT opera NN . SENT Say VVP , , do VVP you PP believe VVP babies NNS go VV to TO hell NN . SENT Ah UH , , of IN course NN he PP don't VVD . SENT There RB ain't JJ no RB hereafter RB , , anyway RB . SENT Ain't NP there RB . SENT Who WP told VVD yu NP . SENT Same JJ man NN as RB told VVD the DT preacher NN we PP were VBD all RB a DT sifted VVN set NN of IN sons NNS of IN guns NNS . SENT Well RB , , I'm NP going VVG to TO stay VV a DT Mormon NN . SENT Well RB , , I'm NP going VVG to TO quit VV fleeing VVG from IN temptation NN . SENT that's NNS so RB . SENT Better RBR get VV it PP in IN the DT neck NN after IN a DT good JJ time NN than IN a DT poor JJ one NN . SENT And CC so RB forth RB . SENT Their PP$ wit NN was VBD not RB extreme JJ , , yet RB I PP should MD like VV Dr NN . SENT MacBride NN to TO have VH heard VVN it PP . SENT One CD fellow NN put VVD his PP$ natural JJ soul NN pretty RB well RB into IN words NNS , , If IN I PP happened VVD to TO learn VV what WP they PP had VHD predestinated VVN me PP to TO do VV , , I'd NP do VVP the DT other JJ thing NN , , just RB to TO show VV em NN . SENT And CC Trampas NP . SENT And CC the DT Virginian JJ . SENT They PP were VBD out RP of IN it PP . SENT The DT Virginian JJ had VHD gone VVN straight RB to TO his PP$ new JJ abode NN . SENT Trampas NNS lay VVD in IN his PP$ bed NN , , not RB asleep RB , , and CC sullen JJ as RB ever RB . SENT He PP ain't VVD got VVN religion NN this DT trip NN , , said VVD Scipio NP to TO me PP . SENT Did VVD his PP$ new JJ foreman NN get VV it PP . SENT I PP asked VVD . SENT Huh NP . SENT It PP would MD spoil VV him PP . SENT You PP keep VVP around IN that's NNS all RB . SENT Keep VV around RB . SENT Scipio NP was VBD not RB to TO be VB probed VVN . SENT and CC I PP went VVD , , still RB baffled VVN , , to TO my PP$ repose NN . SENT No DT light NN burned VVN in IN the DT cabin NN as IN I PP approached VVD its PP$ door NN . SENT The DT Virginian's NP room NN was VBD quiet JJ and CC dark JJ . SENT and CC that DT Dr NN . SENT MacBride NP slumbered VVD was VBD plainly RB audible JJ to TO me PP , , even RB before IN I PP entered VVD . SENT Go VV fishing NN with IN him PP . SENT I PP thought VVD , , as IN I PP undressed VVD . SENT And CC I PP selfishly RB decided VVD that IN the DT Judge NP might MD have VH this DT privilege NN entirely RB to TO himself PP . SENT Sleep NN came VVD to TO me PP fairly RB soon RB , , in IN spite NN of IN the DT Doctor NP . SENT I PP was VBD wakened VVN from IN it PP by IN my PP$ bed's NNS being VBG jolted VVN not RB a DT pleasant JJ thing NN that IN night NN . SENT I PP must MD have VH started VVN . SENT And CC it PP was VBD the DT quiet JJ voice NN of IN the DT Virginian JJ that WDT told VVD me PP he PP was VBD sorry JJ to TO have VH accidentally RB disturbed VVN me PP . SENT This DT disturbed VVN me PP a DT good JJ deal NN more RBR . SENT But CC his PP$ steps NNS did VVD not RB go VV to TO the DT bunk NN house NN , , as IN my PP$ sensational JJ mind NN had VHD suggested VVN . SENT He PP was VBD not RB wearing VVG much RB , , and CC in IN the DT dimness NN he PP seemed VVD taller JJR than IN common JJ . SENT I PP next RB made VVD out RP that IN he PP was VBD bending VVG over IN Dr NP . SENT Mac NP Bride NP . SENT The DT divine NN at IN last JJ sprang VVD upright JJ . SENT I PP am VBP armed VVN , , he PP said VVD . SENT Take VV care NN . SENT Who WP are VBP you PP . SENT You PP can MD lay VV down RP your PP$ gun NN , , seh NP . SENT I PP feel VVP like IN my PP$ spirit NN was VBD going VVG to TO bear VV witness NN . SENT I PP feel VVP like IN I PP might MD get VV an DT enlightening JJ . SENT He PP was VBD using VVG some DT of IN the DT missionary's NP own JJ language NN . SENT The DT baffling VVG I PP had VHD been VBN treated VVN to TO by IN Scipio NP melted VVD to TO nothing NN in IN this DT . SENT Did VVD living VVG men NNS petrify VV , , I PP should MD have VH changed VVN to TO mineral NN between IN the DT sheets NNS . SENT The DT Doctor NP got VVD out RP of IN bed NN , , lighted VVN his PP$ lamp NN , , and CC found VVD a DT book NN . SENT and CC the DT two CD retired VVN into IN the DT Virginian's NP room NN , , where WRB I PP could MD hear VV the DT exhortations NNS as IN I PP lay VVD amazed JJ . SENT In IN time NN the DT Doctor NP returned VVD , , blew VVD out RP his PP$ lamp NN , , and CC settled VVD himself PP . SENT I PP had VHD been VBN very RB much RB awake JJ , , but CC was VBD nearly RB gone VVN to TO sleep VV again RB , , when WRB the DT door NN creaked VVD and CC the DT Virginian JJ stood VVD by IN the DT Doctor's NP side NN . SENT Are VBP you PP awake RB , , seh NP . SENT What WP . SENT What's NNS that IN . SENT What WP is VBZ it PP . SENT Excuse VV me PP , , seh NP . SENT The DT enemy NN is VBZ winning VVG on IN me PP . SENT I'm NN feeling NN less CC inward RB opposition NN to TO sin NN . SENT The DT lamp NN was VBD lighted VVN , , and CC I PP listened VVD to TO some DT further JJR exhortations NNS . SENT They PP must MD have VH taken VVN half PDT an DT hour NN . SENT When WRB the DT Doctor NP was VBD in IN bed NN again RB , , I PP thought VVD that IN I PP heard VVD him PP sigh NN . SENT This DT upset VVD my PP$ composure NN in IN the DT dark NN . SENT but CC I PP lay VVD face VV downward RB in IN the DT pillow NN , , and CC the DT Doctor NP was VBD soon RB again RB snoring VVG . SENT I PP envied VVD him PP for IN a DT while IN his PP$ faculty NN of IN easy JJ sleep NN . SENT But CC I PP must MD have VH dropped VVD off IN myself PP . SENT for IN it PP was VBD the DT lamp NN in IN my PP$ eyes NNS that WDT now RB waked VVD me PP as IN he PP came VVD back RB for IN the DT third JJ time NN from IN the DT Virginian's NP room NN . SENT Before IN blowing VVG the DT light NN out IN he PP looked VVD at IN his PP$ watch NN , , and CC thereupon RB I PP inquired VVD the DT hour NN of IN him PP . SENT Three NP , , said VVD he PP . SENT I PP could MD not RB sleep VV any DT more RBR now RB , , and CC I PP lay VVD watching VVG the DT darkness NN . SENT I'm NN afeared JJ to TO be VB alone RB . SENT said VVD the DT Virginian's NP voice NN presently RB in IN the DT next JJ room NN . SENT I'm NN afeared JJ . SENT There EX was VBD a DT short JJ pause NN , , and CC then RB he PP shouted VVD very RB loud RB , , I'm NP losin NP my PP$ desire NN afteh NN the DT sincere JJ milk NN of IN the DT Word NP . SENT What WP . SENT What's NNS that IN . SENT What WP . SENT The DT Doctor's NP cot NN gave VVD a DT great JJ crack NN as IN he PP started VVD up RP listening VVG , , and CC I PP put VVD my PP$ face NN deep JJ in IN the DT pillow NN . SENT I'm NN afeared JJ . SENT I'm NN afeared JJ . SENT Sin NP has VHZ quit VV being VBG bitter JJ in IN my PP$ belly NN . SENT Courage NN , , my PP$ good JJ man NN . SENT The DT Doctor NP was VBD out RB of IN bed NN with IN his PP$ lamp NN again RB , , and CC the DT door NN shut VVD behind IN him PP . SENT Between IN them PP they PP made VVD it PP long RB this DT time NN . SENT I PP saw VVD the DT window NN become VVN gray JJ . SENT then RB the DT corners NNS of IN the DT furniture NN grow VV visible JJ . SENT and CC outside RB , , the DT dry JJ chorus NN of IN the DT blackbirds NNS began VVD to TO fill VV the DT dawn NN . SENT To TO these DT the DT sounds NNS of IN chickens NNS and CC impatient JJ hoofs NNS in IN the DT stable NN were VBD added VVN , , and CC some DT cow NN wandered VVD by IN loudly RB calling VVG for IN her PP$ calf NN . SENT Next RB , , some DT one NN whistling VVG passed VVN near IN and CC grew VVD distant JJ . SENT But CC although IN the DT cold JJ hue NN that IN I PP lay VVD staring VVG at IN through IN the DT window NN warmed VVN and CC changed VVN , , the DT Doctor NP continued VVD working VVG hard RB over IN his PP$ patient NN in IN the DT next JJ room NN . SENT Only RB a DT word NN here RB and CC there EX was VBD distinct JJ . SENT but CC it PP was VBD plain JJ from IN the DT Virginian's NP fewer JJR remarks NNS that IN the DT sin NN in IN his PP$ belly NN was VBD alarming VVG him PP less RBR . SENT Yes UH , , they PP made VVD this DT time NN long RB . SENT But CC it PP proved VVD , , indeed RB , , the DT last JJ one NN . SENT And CC though IN some DT sort NN of IN catastrophe NN was VBD bound VVN to TO fall VV upon IN us PP , , it PP was VBD myself PP who WP precipitated VVD the DT thing NN that WDT did VVD happen VV . SENT Day NN was VBD wholly RB come VVN . SENT I PP looked VVD at IN my PP$ own JJ watch NN , , and CC it PP was VBD six CD . SENT I PP had VHD been VBN about IN seven CD hours NNS in IN my PP$ bed NN , , and CC the DT Doctor NP had VHD been VBN about IN seven CD hours NNS out RB of IN his PP$ . SENT The DT door NN opened VVD , , and CC he PP came VVD in IN with IN his PP$ book NN and CC lamp NN . SENT He PP seemed VVD to TO be VB shivering VVG a DT little JJ , , and CC I PP saw VVD him PP cast VVD a DT longing NN eye NN at IN his PP$ couch NN . SENT But CC the DT Virginian JJ followed VVD him PP even RB as IN he PP blew VVD out RP the DT now RB quite RB superfluous JJ light NN . SENT They PP made VVD a DT noticeable JJ couple NN in IN their PP$ underclothes NN . SENT the DT Virginian JJ with IN his PP$ lean JJ racehorse NN shanks NNS running VVG to TO a DT point NN at IN his PP$ ankle NN , , and CC the DT Doctor NP with IN his PP$ stomach NN and CC his PP$ fat JJ sedentary JJ calves NNS . SENT You'll NN be VB going VVG to TO breakfast NN and CC the DT ladies NNS , , seh NP , , pretty RB soon RB , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , with IN a DT chastened VVN voice NN . SENT But CC I'll NP worry VVP through IN the DT day NN somehow RB without IN yu NP . SENT And CC to TO night NN you PP can MD turn VV your PP$ wolf NN loose RB on IN me PP again RB . SENT Once RB more RBR it PP was VBD no DT use NN . SENT My PP$ face NN was VBD deep JJ in IN the DT pillow NN , , but CC I PP made VVD sounds NNS as IN of IN a DT hen NN who WP has VHZ laid VVN an DT egg NN . SENT It PP broke VVD on IN the DT Doctor NP with IN a DT total JJ instantaneous JJ smash NN , , quite RB like IN an DT ego NN . SENT He PP tried VVD to TO speak VV calmly RB . SENT This DT is VBZ a DT disgrace NN . SENT An DT infamous JJ disgrace NN . SENT Never RB in IN my PP$ life NN have VH I PP Words NNS forsook VVD him PP , , and CC his PP$ face NN grew VVD redder JJR . SENT Never RB in IN my PP$ life NN He PP stopped VVD again RB , , because RB , , at IN the DT sight NN of IN him PP being VBG dignified JJ in IN his PP$ red JJ drawers NNS , , I PP was VBD making VVG the DT noise NN of IN a DT dozen NN hens NNS . SENT It PP was VBD suddenly RB too RB much JJ for IN the DT Virginian JJ . SENT He PP hastened VVD into IN his PP$ room NN , , and CC there RB sank VVD on IN the DT floor NN with IN his PP$ head NN in IN his PP$ hands NNS . SENT The DT Doctor NP immediately RB slammed VVD the DT door NN upon IN him PP , , and CC this DT rendered VVD me PP easily RB fit VVP for IN a DT lunatic JJ asylum NN . SENT I PP cried VVD into IN my PP$ pillow NN , , and CC wondered VVD if IN the DT Doctor NP would MD come VV and CC kill VV me PP . SENT But CC he PP took VVD no DT notice NN of IN me PP whatever JJ . SENT I PP could MD hear VV the DT Virginian's NP convulsions NNS through IN the DT door NN , , and CC also RB the DT Doctor NP furiously RB making VVG his PP$ toilet NN within IN three CD feet NNS of IN my PP$ head NN . SENT and CC I PP lay VVD quite RB still RB with IN my PP$ face NN the DT other JJ way NN , , for IN I PP was VBD really RB afraid JJ to TO look VV at IN him PP . SENT When WRB I PP heard VVD him PP walk VVP to TO the DT door NN in IN his PP$ boots NNS , , I PP ventured VVD to TO peep NN . SENT and CC there EX he PP was VBD , , going VVG out RP with IN his PP$ bag NN in IN his PP$ hand NN . SENT As IN I PP still RB continued VVD to TO lie VV , , weak JJ and CC sore JJ , , and CC with IN a DT mind NN that WDT had VHD ceased VVN an DT operation NN , , the DT Virginian's NP door NN opened VVD . SENT He PP was VBD clean JJ and CC dressed VVN and CC decent JJ , , but CC the DT devil NN still RB sported VVD in IN his PP$ eye NN . SENT I PP have VHP never RB seen VVN a DT creature NN more RBR irresistibly RB handsome JJ . SENT Then RB my PP$ mind NN worked VVD again RB . SENT You've NP gone VVN and CC done VVN it PP , , said VVD I PP . SENT He's NP packed VVD his PP$ valise NN . SENT He'll NP not RB sleep VV here RB . SENT The DT Virginian JJ looked VVD quickly RB out RB of IN the DT door NN . SENT Why WRB , , he's JJ leavin NN us PP . SENT he PP exclaimed VVD . SENT Drivin NP away RB right RB now RB in IN his PP$ little JJ old JJ buggy NN . SENT He PP turned VVD to TO me PP , , and CC our PP$ eyes NNS met VVD solemnly RB over IN this DT large JJ fact NN . SENT I PP thought VVD that IN I PP perceived VVD the DT faintest JJS tincture NN of IN dismay NN in IN the DT features NNS of IN Judge NP Henry's NP new JJ , , responsible JJ , , trusty JJ foreman NN . SENT This DT was VBD the DT first JJ act NN of IN his PP$ administration NN . SENT Once RB again RB he PP looked VVD out RP at IN the DT departing VVG missionary NN . SENT Well RB , , he PP vindictively RB stated VVD , , I PP cert'nly RB ain't VVD goin NP to TO run VV afteh NNS him PP . SENT And CC he PP looked VVD at IN me PP again RB . SENT Do VVP you PP suppose VVP the DT Judge NP knows VVZ . SENT I PP inquired VVD . SENT He PP shook VVD his PP$ head NN . SENT The DT windo NN shades NNS is VBZ all RB down RB still RB oveh JJ yondeh NNS . SENT He PP paused VVD . SENT I PP don't VVD care NN , , he PP stated VVD , , quite RB as RB if IN he PP had VHD been VBN ten CD years NNS old JJ . SENT Then RB he PP grinned VVD guiltily RB . SENT I PP was VBD mighty RB respectful JJ to TO him PP all DT night NN . SENT Oh UH , , yes UH , , respectful JJ . SENT Especially RB when WRB you PP invited VVD him PP to TO turn VV his PP$ wolf NN loose RB . SENT The DT Virginian JJ gave VVD a DT joyous JJ gulp NN . SENT He PP now RB came VVD and CC sat VVD down RP on IN the DT edge NN of IN my PP$ bed NN . SENT I PP spoke VVD awful JJ good JJ English NNS to TO him PP most RBS of IN the DT time NN , , said VVD he PP . SENT I PP can MD , , yu NP know VVP , , when WRB I PP cinch VV my PP$ attention NN tight RB on IN to TO it PP . SENT Yes UH , , I PP cert'nly RB spoke VVD a DT lot NN o NN good JJ English NP . SENT I PP didn't VVD understand VV some DT of IN it PP myself PP . SENT He PP was VBD now RB growing VVG frankly RB pleased JJ with IN his PP$ exploit NN . SENT He PP had VHD builded VVN so RB much RB better JJR than IN he PP knew VVD . SENT He PP got VVD up RP and CC looked VVD out RP across IN the DT crystal NN world NN of IN light NN . SENT The DT Doctor NP is VBZ at IN one CD mile NN crossing VVG , , he PP said VVD . SENT He'll NP get VVP breakfast NN at IN the DT N NP lazy JJ Y NN . SENT Then RB he PP returned VVD and CC sat VVD again RB on IN my PP$ bed NN , , and CC began VVD to TO give VV me PP his PP$ real JJ heart NN . SENT I PP never RB set VVD up RP for IN being VBG better JJR than IN others NNS . SENT Not RB even RB to TO myself PP . SENT My PP$ thoughts NNS ain't NN apt JJ to TO travel VV around IN making VVG comparisons NNS . SENT And CC I PP shouldn't VVD wonder NN if IN my PP$ memory NN took VVD as IN much JJ notice NN of IN the DT meannesses NNS I PP have VHP done VVN as RB of IN as RB of IN the DT other JJ actions NNS . SENT But CC to TO have VH to TO sit VV like IN a DT dumb JJ lamb NN and CC let VV a DT stranger NN tell VV yu NP for IN an DT hour NN that IN yu're NN a DT hawg NN and CC a DT swine NN , , just RB after IN you PP have VHP acted VVN in IN a DT way NN which WDT them PP that RB know VVP the DT facts NNS would MD call VV pretty RB near IN white JJ Trampas NNS . SENT I PP could MD not RB help VV exclaiming VVG . SENT For IN there EX are VBP moments NNS of IN insight NN when WRB a DT guess VVP amounts NNS to TO knowledge NN . SENT Has VHZ Scipio NP told VVD No UH . SENT Not RB a DT word NN . SENT He PP wouldn't VVD tell VV me PP . SENT Well RB , , yu NP see VVP , , I PP arrived VVD home NN hyeh NNS this DT evenin NN with IN several JJ thoughts NNS workin NNS and CC stirrin NN inside IN me PP . SENT And CC not RB one CD o NN them PP thoughts NNS was VBD what WP yu'd NN call NN Christian NP . SENT I PP ain't VVD the DT least JJS little JJ bit NN ashamed JJ of IN em NN . SENT I'm NP a DT human NN . SENT But CC after IN the DT Judge NP well RB , , yu NP heard VVD him PP . SENT And CC so RB when WRB I PP went VVD away RB from IN that DT talk NN and CC saw VVD how WRB positions NNS was VBD changed VVN A DT step NN outside RB stopped VVD him PP short JJ . SENT Nothing NN more JJR could MD be VB read VVN in IN his PP$ face NN , , for IN there EX was VBD Trampas NNS himself PP in IN the DT open JJ door NN . SENT Good JJ morning NN , , said VVD Trampas NP , , not RB looking VVG at IN us PP . SENT He PP spoke VVD with IN the DT same JJ cool JJ sullenness NN of IN yesterday NN . SENT We PP returned VVD his PP$ greeting NN . SENT I PP believe VVP I'm NP late RB in IN congratulating VVG you PP on IN your PP$ promotion NN , , said VVD he PP . SENT The DT Virginian JJ consulted VVN his PP$ watch NN . SENT It's NP only JJ half NN afteh NP six CD , , he PP returned VVD . SENT Trampas's NP sullenness NN deepened VVD . SENT Any DT man NN is VBZ to TO be VB congratulated VVN on IN getting VVG a DT rise NN , , I PP expect VVP . SENT This DT time NN the DT Virginian JJ let VVP him PP have VH it PP . SENT Cert'nly RB . SENT And CC I PP ain't VVD forgetting VVG how WRB much JJ I PP owe VVP mine PP to TO you PP . SENT Trampas NP would MD have VH liked VVN to TO let VV himself PP go VV . SENT I've NP not RB come VVP here RB for IN any DT forgiveness NN , , he PP sneered VVD . SENT When WRB did VVD yu NP feel VVP yu NP needed VVD any DT . SENT The DT Virginian JJ was VBD impregnable JJ . SENT Trampas NNS seemed VVD to TO feel VV how WRB little JJ he PP was VBD going VVG this DT way NN . SENT He PP came VVD out RP straight RB now RB . SENT Oh UH , , I PP haven't VVD any DT Judge NP behind IN me PP , , I PP know VVP . SENT I PP heard VVD you'd NN be VB paying VVG the DT boys NNS this DT morning NN , , and CC I've NP come VVP for IN my PP$ time NN . SENT You're NN thinking NN of IN leaving VVG us PP . SENT asked VVN the DT new JJ foreman NN . SENT What's JJ your PP$ dissatisfaction NN . SENT Oh UH , , I'm NP not RB needing VVG anybody NN back RB of IN me PP . SENT I'll NP get VVP along RP by IN myself PP . SENT It PP was VBD thus RB he PP revealed VVD his PP$ expectation NN of IN being VBG dismissed VVN by IN his PP$ enemy NN . SENT This DT would MD have VH knocked VVN any DT meditated VVN generosity NN out RP of IN my PP$ heart NN . SENT But CC I PP was VBD not RB the DT Virginian JJ . SENT He PP shifted VVD his PP$ legs NNS , , leaned VVD back RB a DT little JJ , , and CC laughed VVN . SENT Go VV back RB to TO your PP$ job NN , , Trampas NP , , if IN that's JJS all PDT your PP$ complaint NN . SENT You're NP right RB about IN me PP being VBG in IN luck NN . SENT But CC maybe RB there's RB two CD of IN us PP in IN luck NN . SENT It PP was VBD this DT that IN Scipio NP had VHD preferred VVN me PP to TO see VV with IN my PP$ own JJ eyes NNS . SENT The DT fight NN was VBD between IN man NN and CC man NN no RB longer RBR . SENT The DT case NN could MD not RB be VB one CD of IN forgiveness NN . SENT but CC the DT Virginian JJ would MD not RB use VV his PP$ official JJ position NN to TO crush VV his PP$ subordinate NN . SENT Trampas NNS departed VVD with IN something NN muttered VVN that IN I PP did VVD not RB hear VV , , and CC the DT Virginian JJ closed JJ intimate JJ conversation NN by IN saying VVG , , You'll NP be VB late JJ for IN breakfast NN . SENT With IN that IN he PP also RB took VVD himself PP away RP . SENT The DT ladies NNS were VBD inclined VVN to TO be VB scandalized VVD , , but CC not RB the DT Judge NP . SENT When WRB my PP$ whole JJ story NN was VBD done VVN , , he PP brought VVD his PP$ fist NN down RB on IN the DT table NN , , and CC not RB lightly RB this DT time NN . SENT I'd JJ make VVP him PP lieutenant NN general NN if IN the DT ranch NN offered VVN that IN position NN . SENT he PP declared VVD . SENT Miss NP Molly NP Wood NP said VVD nothing NN at IN the DT time NN . SENT But CC in IN the DT afternoon NN , , by IN her PP wish VVP , , she PP went VVD fishing NN , , with IN the DT Virginian JJ deputed VVN to TO escort VV her PP . SENT I PP rode VVD with IN them PP , , for IN a DT while NN . SENT I PP was VBD not RB going VVG to TO continue VV a DT third JJ in IN that DT party NN . SENT the DT Virginian JJ was VBD too RB becomingly RB dressed VVN , , and CC I PP saw VVD Kenilworth NP peeping VVG out RP of IN his PP$ pocket NN . SENT I PP meant VVD to TO be VB fishing VVG by IN myself PP when WRB that DT volume NN was VBD returned VVN . SENT But CC Miss NP Wood NP talked VVD with IN skilful JJ openness NN as IN we PP rode VVD . SENT I've NP heard VVD all DT about IN you PP and CC Dr NP . SENT MacBride NP , , she PP said VVD . SENT How WRB could MD you PP do VVP it PP , , when WRB the DT Judge NP places VVZ such JJ confidence NN in IN you PP . SENT He PP looked VVD pleased JJ . SENT I PP reckon VVP , , he PP said VVD , , I PP couldn't NN be VB so RB good JJ if IN I PP wasn't VVD bad JJ onced NN in IN a DT while NN . SENT Why WRB , , there's RB a DT skunk NN , , said VVD I PP , , noticing VVG the DT pretty RB little JJ animal NN trotting VVG in IN front NN of IN us PP at IN the DT edge NN of IN the DT thickets NNS . SENT Oh UH , , where WRB is VBZ it PP . SENT Don't NP let VVD me PP see VVP it PP . SENT screamed VVD Molly NP . SENT And CC at IN this DT deeply RB feminine JJ remark NN , , the DT Virginian JJ looked VVD at IN her PP with IN such PDT a DT smile NN that WDT , , had VHD I PP been VBN a DT woman NN , , it PP would MD have VH made VVD me FW his PP$ to TO do VV what WP he PP pleased VVD with IN on IN the DT spot NN . SENT Upon IN the DT lady NN , , however RB , , it PP seemed VVD to TO make VV less JJR impression NN . SENT Or CC rather RB , , I PP had VHD better RBR say VV , , whatever WDT were VBD her PP$ feelings NNS , , she PP very RB naturally RB made VVN no DT display NN of IN them PP , , and CC contrived JJ not RB to TO be VB aware JJ of IN that DT expression NN which WDT had VHD passed VVN over IN the DT Virginian's NP face NN . SENT It PP was VBD later RBR that IN these DT few JJ words NNS reached VVD me PP while IN I PP was VBD fishing VVG alone RB . SENT Have VHP you PP anything NN different JJ to TO tell VV me PP yet RB . SENT I PP heard VVD him PP say VVP . SENT Yes UH . SENT I PP have VHP . SENT She PP spoke VVD in IN accents NNS light JJ and CC well RB intrenched VVN . SENT I PP wish VVP to TO say VV that IN I PP have VHP never RB liked VVN any DT man NN better RBR than IN you PP . SENT But CC I PP expect VVP to TO . SENT He PP must MD have VH drawn VVN small JJ comfort NN from IN such PDT an DT answer NN as IN that DT . SENT But CC he PP laughed VVD out RP indomitably RB . SENT Don't NP yu NP go VVP betting VVG on IN any DT such JJ expectation NN . SENT And CC then RB their PP$ words NNS ceased VVD to TO be VB distinct JJ , , and CC it PP was VBD only RB their PP$ two CD voices NNS that IN I PP heard VVD wandering VVG among IN the DT windings NNS of IN the DT stream NN . SENT Chapter NP XXII NP . SENT What WP Is VBZ A DT Rustler NN . SENT We PP all RB know VVP what WP birds NNS of IN a DT feather NN do VVP . SENT And CC it PP may MD be VB safely RB surmised VVN that IN if IN a DT bird NN of IN any DT particular JJ feather NN has VHZ been VBN for IN a DT long JJ while NN unable JJ to TO see VV other JJ birds NNS of IN its PP$ kind NN , , it PP will MD flock VV with IN them PP all RB the DT more RBR assiduously RB when WRB they PP happen VVP to TO alight VV in IN its PP$ vicinity NN . SENT Now RB the DT Ogdens NP were VBD birds NNS of IN Molly's NP feather NN . SENT They PP wore VVD Eastern NP , , and CC not RB Western JJ , , plumage NN , , and CC their PP$ song NN was VBD a DT different JJ song NN from IN that DT which WDT the DT Bear NP Creek NP birds NNS sang VVD . SENT To TO be VB sure JJ , , the DT piping NN of IN little JJ George NP Taylor NP was VBD full JJ of IN hopeful JJ interest NN . SENT and CC many JJ other JJ strains NNS , , both CC striking JJ and CC melodious JJ , , were VBD lifted VVN in IN Cattle NNS Land VVP , , and CC had VHD given VVN pleasure NN to TO Molly's NP ear NN . SENT But CC although IN Indians NPS , , and CC bears NNS , , and CC mavericks NNS , , make VV worthy JJ themes NNS for IN song NN , , these DT are VBP not RB the DT only JJ songs NNS in IN the DT world NN . SENT Therefore RB the DT Eastern JJ warblings NNS of IN the DT Ogdens NP sounded VVD doubly RB sweet JJ to TO Molly NP Wood NP . SENT Such JJ words NNS as IN Newport NP , , Bar NP Harbor NP , , and CC Tiffany's NP thrilled VVN her PP exceedingly RB . SENT It PP made VVD no DT difference NN that IN she PP herself PP had VHD never RB been VBN to TO Newport NP or CC Bar NP Harbor NP , , and CC had VHD visited VVN Tiffany's NP more RBR often RB to TO admire VV than IN to TO purchase VV . SENT On IN the DT contrary NN , , this DT rather RB added VVN a DT dazzle NN to TO the DT music NN of IN the DT Ogdens NP . SENT And CC Molly NP , , whose WP$ Eastern JJ song NN had VHD been VBN silent JJ in IN this DT strange JJ land NN , , began VVD to TO chirp VV it PP again RB during IN the DT visit NN that IN she PP made VVD at IN the DT Sunk VVN Creek NP Ranch NP . SENT Thus RB the DT Virginian's NP cause NN by IN no DT means NNS prospered VVN at IN this DT time NN . SENT His PP$ forces NNS were VBD scattered VVN , , while IN Molly's NP were VBD concentrated VVN . SENT The DT girl NN was VBD not RB at IN that DT point NN where WRB absence NN makes VVZ the DT heart NN grow VV fonder JJR . SENT While IN the DT Virginian JJ was VBD trundling VVG his PP$ long JJ , , responsible JJ miles NNS in IN the DT caboose NN , , delivering VVG the DT cattle NNS at IN Chicago NP , , vanquishing VVG Trampas NP along IN the DT Yellowstone NP , , she PP had VHD regained VVN herself PP . SENT Thus RB it PP was VBD that IN she PP could MD tell VV him PP so RB easily RB during IN those DT first JJ hours NNS that IN they PP were VBD alone RB after IN his PP$ return NN , , I PP expect VVP to TO like VV another DT man NN better RBR than IN you PP . SENT Absence NN had VHD recruited VVN her PP . SENT And CC then RB the DT Ogdens NP had VHD reenforced VVN her PP . SENT They PP brought VVD the DT East NP back RB powerfully RB to TO her PP$ memory NN , , and CC her PP$ thoughts NNS filled VVN with IN it PP . SENT They PP did VVD not RB dream VV that IN they PP were VBD assisting VVG in IN any DT battle NN . SENT No DT one NN ever RB had VHD more RBR unconscious JJ allies NNS than IN did VVD Molly NP at IN that DT time NN . SENT But CC she PP used VVD them PP consciously RB , , or CC almost RB consciously RB . SENT She PP frequented VVD them PP . SENT she PP spoke VVD of IN Eastern JJ matters NNS . SENT she PP found VVD that IN she PP had VHD acquaintances NNS whom WP the DT Ogdens NP also RB knew VVD , , and CC she PP often RB brought VVD them PP into IN the DT conversation NN . SENT For IN it PP may MD be VB said VVN , , I PP think VVP , , that IN she PP was VBD fighting VVG a DT battle NN nay NN , , a DT campaign NN . SENT And CC perhaps RB this DT was VBD a DT hopeful JJ sign NN for IN the DT Virginian JJ had VHD he PP but CC known VVN it PP , , that IN the DT girl NN resorted VVN to TO allies NNS . SENT She PP surrounded VVD herself PP , , she PP steeped VVD herself PP , , with IN the DT East NP , , to TO have VH , , as IN it PP were VBD , , a DT sort NN of IN counteractant NN against IN the DT spell NN of IN the DT black JJ haired JJ horse NN man NN . SENT And CC his PP$ forces NNS were VBD , , as IN I PP have VHP said VVD , , scattered VVN . SENT For IN his PP$ promotion NN gave VVD him PP no DT more JJR time NN for IN love NN making NN . SENT He PP was VBD foreman NN now RB . SENT He PP had VHD said VVN to TO Judge NP Henry NP , , I'll NP try VVP to TO please VV yu NP . SENT And CC after IN the DT throb NN of IN emotion NN which WDT these DT words NNS had VHD both DT concealed VVN and CC conveyed VVD , , there RB came VVD to TO him PP that IN sort NN of IN intention NN to TO win VV which WDT amounts NNS to TO a DT certainty NN . SENT Yes UH , , he PP would MD please VV Judge NP Henry NP . SENT He PP did VVD not RB know VV how WRB much RB he PP had VHD already RB pleased VVN him PP . SENT He PP did VVD not RB know VV that IN the DT Judge NP was VBD humorously RB undecided JJ which WDT of IN his PP$ new JJ foreman's NNS first JJ acts NNS had VHD the DT more RBR delighted JJ him PP . SENT his PP$ performance NN with IN the DT missionary NN , , or CC his PP$ magnanimity NN to TO Trampas NP . SENT Good JJ feeling NN is VBZ a DT great JJ thing NN in IN any DT one NN , , the DT Judge NP would MD say VV . SENT but CC I PP like VVP to TO know VV that IN my PP$ foreman NN has VHZ so RB much JJ sense NN . SENT I PP am VBP personally RB very RB grateful JJ to TO him PP , , said VVD Mrs NN . SENT Henry NP . SENT And CC indeed RB so RB was VBD the DT whole JJ company NN . SENT To TO be VB afflicted VVN with IN Dr NP . SENT MacBride NP for IN one CD night NN instead RB of IN six CD was VBD a DT great JJ liberation NN . SENT But CC the DT Virginian JJ never RB saw VVD his PP$ sweetheart NN alone RB again RB . SENT while IN she PP was VBD at IN the DT Sunk VVN Creek NP Ranch NP , , his PP$ duties NNS called VVD him PP away RB so RB much RB that IN there EX was VBD no DT chance NN for IN him PP . SENT Worse RBR still RB , , that DT habit NN of IN birds NNS of IN a DT feather NN brought VVN about IN a DT separation NN more RBR considerable JJ . SENT She PP arranged VVD to TO go VV East NP with IN the DT Ogdens NP . SENT It PP was VBD so RB good JJ an DT opportunity NN to TO travel VV with IN friends NNS , , instead RB of IN making VVG the DT journey NN alone RB . SENT Molly's NP term NN of IN ministration NN at IN the DT schoolhouse NN had VHD so RB pleased VVN Bear NP Creek NP that IN she PP was VBD warmly RB urged VVN to TO take VV a DT holiday NN . SENT School NP could MD afford VV to TO begin VV a DT little RB late JJ . SENT Accordingly RB , , she PP departed VVD . SENT The DT Virginian JJ hid VVD his PP$ sore JJ heart NN from IN her PP during IN the DT moment NN of IN farewell NN that IN they PP had VHD . SENT No RB , , I'll NP not RB want VVP any DT more JJR books NNS , , he PP said VVD , , till IN yu NP come VVP back RB . SENT And CC then RB he PP made VVD cheerfulness NN . SENT It's NP just RB the DT other JJ way NN round NN . SENT said VVD he PP . SENT What WP is VBZ the DT other JJ way NN round NN . SENT Why WRB , , last JJ time NN it PP was VBD me PP that RB went VVD travelling VVG , , and CC you PP that RB stayed VVD behind RB . SENT So RB it PP was VBD . SENT And CC here RB she PP gave VVD him PP a DT last JJ scratch NN . SENT But CC you'll NN be VB busier JJR than IN ever RB , , she PP said VVD . SENT no DT spare JJ time NN to TO grieve VV about IN me PP . SENT She PP could MD wound VV him PP , , and CC she PP knew VVD it PP . SENT Nobody NN else RB could MD . SENT That DT is VBZ why WRB she PP did VVD it PP . SENT But CC he PP gave VVD her PP$ something NN to TO remember VV , , too RB . SENT Next JJ time NN , , he PP said VVD , , neither CC of IN us PP will MD stay VV behind RB . SENT We'll NP both CC go VV together RB . SENT And CC with IN these DT words NNS he PP gave VVD her PP no DT laughing JJ glance NN . SENT It PP was VBD a DT look NN that WDT mingled VVD with IN the DT words NNS . SENT so RB that IN now RB and CC again RB in IN the DT train NN , , both CC came VVD back RB to TO her PP , , and CC she PP sat VVD pensive JJ , , drawing VVG near IN to TO Bennington NP and CC hearing VVG his PP$ voice NN and CC seeing VVG his PP$ eyes NNS . SENT How WRB is VBZ it PP that IN this DT girl NN could MD cry VV at IN having VHG to TO tell VV Sam NP Bannett NP she PP could MD not RB think VV of IN him PP , , and CC then RB treat VV another DT lover NN as IN she PP treated VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT I PP cannot NN tell VV you PP , , having VHG never RB as IN I PP said VVD before RB been VBN a DT woman NN myself PP . SENT Bennington NP opened VVD its PP$ arms NNS to TO its PP$ venturesome JJ daughter NN . SENT Much RB was VBD made VVN of IN Molly NP Wood NP . SENT Old JJ faces NNS and CC old JJ places NNS welcomed VVD her PP . SENT Fatted VVN calves NNS of IN varying VVG dimensions NNS made VVD their PP$ appearance NN . SENT And CC although IN the DT fatted VVN calf NN is VBZ an DT animal NN that WDT can MD assume VV more JJR divergent JJ shapes NNS than IN any DT other JJ known JJ creature NN , , being JJ sometimes RB champagne NN and CC partridges NN , , and CC again RB cake NN and CC currant NN wine NN , , through IN each DT disguise VV you PP can MD always RB identify VV the DT same JJ calf NN . SENT The DT girl NN from IN Bear NP Creek NP met VVD it PP at IN every DT turn NN . SENT The DT Bannetts NP at IN Hoosic NP Falls NP offered VVD a DT large JJ specimen NN to TO Molly NP a DT dinner NN perhaps RB I PP should MD say VV a DT banquet NN of IN twenty CD four CD . SENT And CC Sam NP Bannett NP of IN course NN took VVD her PP to TO drive VV more RBR than IN once RB . SENT I PP want VVP to TO see VV the DT Hoosic NP Bridge NP , , she PP would MD say VV . SENT And CC when WRB they PP reached VVD that IN well RB remembered VVN point NN , , How WRB lovely JJ it PP is VBZ . SENT she PP exclaimed VVD . SENT And CC as IN she PP gazed VVD at IN the DT view NN up RB and CC down RB the DT valley NN , , she PP would MD grow VV pensive JJ . SENT How WRB natural JJ the DT church NN looks VVZ , , she PP continued VVD . SENT And CC then RB , , having VHG crossed VVN both DT bridges NNS , , Oh UH , , there's RB the DT dear RB old JJ lodge VV gate NN . SENT Or CC again RB , , while IN they PP drove VVD up RP the DT valley NN of IN the DT little JJ Hoosic NP . SENT I PP had VHD forgotten VVN it PP was VBD so RB nice JJ and CC lonely JJ . SENT But CC after IN all DT , , no DT woods NNS are VBP so RB interesting JJ as IN those DT where WRB you PP might MD possibly RB see VV a DT bear NN or CC an DT elk NN . SENT And CC upon IN another DT occasion NN , , after IN a DT cry NN of IN enthusiasm NN at IN the DT view NN from IN the DT top NN of IN Mount NP Anthony NP , , It's NP lovely JJ , , lovely JJ , , lovely JJ , , she PP said VVD , , with IN diminishing VVG cadence NN , , ending VVG in IN pensiveness NN once RB more RBR . SENT Do VV you PP see VV that DT little JJ bit NN just RB there RB . SENT No RB , , not RB where WRB the DT trees NNS are VBP that DT bare JJ spot NN that WDT looks VVZ brown JJ and CC warm JJ in IN the DT sun NN . SENT With IN a DT little JJ sagebrush NN , , that DT spot NN would MD look VV something NN like IN a DT place NN I PP know VVP on IN Bear NP Creek NP . SENT Only RB of IN course NN you PP don't VVD get VV the DT clear JJ air NN here RB . SENT I PP don't VVD forget VV you PP , , said VVD Sam NP . SENT Do VV you PP remember VV me PP . SENT Or CC is VBZ it PP out RB of IN sight NN out RP of IN mind NN . SENT And CC with IN this DT beginning NN he PP renewed VVD his PP$ suit NN . SENT She PP told VVD him PP that IN she PP forgot VVD no DT one NN . SENT that IN she PP should MD return VV always RB , , lest IN they PP might MD forget VV her PP . SENT Return NN always RB . SENT he PP exclaimed VVD . SENT You PP talk VVP as RB if IN your PP$ anchor NN was VBD dragging VVG . SENT Was VBD it PP . SENT At IN all DT events NNS , , Sam NP failed VVD in IN his PP$ suit NN . SENT Over IN in IN the DT house NN at IN Dunbarton NP , , the DT old JJ lady NN held VVN Molly's NP hand NN and CC looked VVD a DT long JJ while NN at IN her PP . SENT You PP have VHP changed VVN very RB much RB , , she PP said VVD finally RB . SENT I PP am VBP a DT year NN older JJR , , said VVD the DT girl NN . SENT Pshaw NP , , my PP$ dear RB . SENT said VVD the DT great JJ aunt NN . SENT Who WP is VBZ he PP . SENT Nobody NN . SENT cried VVN Molly NP , , with IN indignation NN . SENT Then RB you PP shouldn't VVD answer VV so RB loud JJ , , said VVD the DT great JJ aunt NN . SENT The DT girl NN suddenly RB hid VVD her PP$ face NN . SENT I PP don't VVD believe VV I PP can MD love VV any DT one NN , , she PP said VVD , , except IN myself PP . SENT And CC then RB that DT old JJ lady NN , , who WP in IN her PP$ day NN had VHD made VVN her PP$ courtesy NN to TO Lafayette NP , , began VVD to TO stroke NN her PP$ niece's NNS buried VVN head NN , , because IN she PP more JJR than IN half PDT understood VVN . SENT And CC understanding VVG thus RB much RB , , she PP asked VVD no DT prying VVG questions NNS , , but CC thought VVD of IN the DT days NNS of IN her PP$ own JJ youth NN , , and CC only RB spoke VVD a DT little JJ quiet JJ love NN and CC confidence NN to TO Molly NP . SENT I PP am VBP an DT old JJ , , old JJ woman NN , , she PP said VVD . SENT But CC I PP haven't VVD forgotten VVN about IN it PP . SENT They PP objected VVD to TO him PP because IN he PP had VHD no DT fortune NN . SENT But CC he PP was VBD brave JJ and CC handsome JJ , , and CC I PP loved VVD him PP , , my PP$ dear RB . SENT Only RB I PP ought MD to TO have VH loved VVN him PP more RBR . SENT I PP gave VVD him PP my PP$ promise NN to TO think VV about IN it PP . SENT And CC he PP and CC his PP$ ship NN were VBD lost VVN . SENT The DT great JJ aunt's NNS voice NN had VHD become VVN very RB soft JJ and CC low JJ , , and CC she PP spoke VVD with IN many JJ pauses NNS . SENT So RB then RB I PP knew VVD . SENT If IN I PP had VHD if IN perhaps RB I PP should MD have VH lost VVN trim VV . SENT but CC it PP would MD have VH been VBN after IN ah UH , , well UH . SENT So RB long RB as IN you PP can MD help VV it PP , , never RB marry VV . SENT But CC when WRB you PP cannot VV help VV it PP a DT moment NN longer RBR , , then RB listen VV to TO nothing NN but CC that IN . SENT for IN , , my PP$ dear RB , , I PP know VVP your PP$ choice NN would MD be VB worthy JJ of IN the DT Starks NP . SENT And CC now RB let VV me PP see VV his PP$ picture NN . SENT Why WRB , , aunty NN . SENT said VVD Molly NP . SENT Well RB , , I PP won't VVD pretend VV to TO be VB supernatural JJ , , said VVD the DT aunt NN , , but CC I PP thought VVD you PP kept VVD one CD back NN when WRB you PP were VBD showing VVG us PP those DT Western JJ views NNS last JJ night NN . SENT Now RB this DT was VBD the DT precise JJ truth NN . SENT Molly NP had VHD brought VVN a DT number NN of IN photographs NNS from IN Wyoming NP to TO show VV to TO her PP$ friends NNS at IN home NN . SENT These DT , , however RB , , with IN one CD exception NN , , were VBD not RB portraits NNS . SENT They PP were VBD views NNS of IN scenery NN and CC of IN cattle NNS round VVP ups NNS , , and CC other JJ scenes NNS characteristic JJ of IN ranch NN life NN . SENT Of IN young JJ men NNS she PP had VHD in IN her PP$ possession NN several JJ photographs NNS , , and CC all DT but CC one CD of IN these DT she PP had VHD left VVN behind IN her PP . SENT Her PP$ aunt's NNS penetration NN had VHD in IN a DT way NN mesmerized VVD the DT girl NN . SENT she PP rose VVD obediently RB and CC sought VVD that DT picture NN of IN the DT Virginian JJ . SENT It PP was VBD full JJ length NN , , displaying VVG him PP in IN all PDT his PP$ cow NN boy NN trappings NNS , , the DT leathern JJ chaps NNS , , the DT belt NN and CC pistol NN , , and CC in IN his PP$ hand NN a DT coil NN of IN rope NN . SENT Not RB one CD of IN her PP$ family NN had VHD seen VVN it PP , , or CC suspected VVD its PP$ existence NN . SENT She PP now RB brought VVD it PP downstairs NN and CC placed VVD it PP in IN her PP$ aunt's JJ hand NN . SENT Mercy NN . SENT cried VVN the DT old JJ lady NN . SENT Molly NP was VBD silent JJ , , but CC her PP$ eye NN grew VVD warlike JJ . SENT Is VBZ that IN the DT way NN began VVD the DT aunt NN . SENT Mercy NN . SENT she PP murmured VVD . SENT and CC she PP sat VVD staring VVG at IN the DT picture NN . SENT Molly NP remained VVD silent JJ . SENT Her PP$ aunt NN looked VVD slowly RB up RB at IN her PP . SENT Has VHZ a DT man NN like IN that DT presumed JJ He's NP not RB a DT bit NN like IN that DT . SENT Yes UH , , he's NNS exactly RB like VVP that IN , , said VVD Molly NP . SENT And CC she PP would MD have VH snatched VVN the DT photograph NN away RB , , but CC her PP$ aunt NN retained VVD it PP . SENT Well RB , , she PP said VVD , , I PP suppose VVP there EX are VBP days NNS when WRB he PP does VVZ not RB kill VV people NNS . SENT He PP never RB killed VVD anybody NN . SENT And CC Molly NP laughed VVD . SENT Are VBP you PP seriously RB said VVD the DT old JJ lady NN . SENT I PP almost RB might MD at IN times NNS . SENT He PP is VBZ perfectly RB splendid JJ . SENT My PP$ dear RB , , you PP have VHP fallen VVN in IN love NN with IN his PP$ clothes NNS . SENT It's NP not RB his PP$ clothes NNS . SENT And CC I'm NP not RB in IN love NN . SENT He PP often RB wears VVZ others NNS . SENT He PP wears VVZ a DT white JJ collar NN like IN anybody NN . SENT Then RB that IN would MD be VB a DT more RBR suitable JJ way NN to TO be VB photographed VVN , , I PP think VVP . SENT He PP couldn't NN go VV round NN like IN that DT here RB . SENT I PP could MD not RB receive VV him PP myself PP . SENT He'd NP never RB think VVP of IN such PDT a DT thing NN . SENT Why WRB , , you PP talk VVP as RB if IN he PP were VBD a DT savage NN . SENT The DT old JJ lady NN studied VVD the DT picture NN closely RB for IN a DT minute NN . SENT I PP think VVP it PP is VBZ a DT good JJ face NN , , she PP finally RB remarked VVD . SENT Is VBZ the DT fellow NN as IN handsome JJ as IN that DT , , my PP$ dear RB . SENT More RBR so RB , , Molly NP thought VVD . SENT And CC who WP was VBD he PP , , and CC what WP were VBD his PP$ prospects NNS . SENT were VBD the DT aunt's JJ next JJ inquiries NNS . SENT She PP shook VVD her PP$ head NN at IN the DT answers NNS which WDT she PP received VVD . SENT and CC she PP also RB shook VVD her PP$ head NN over IN her PP$ niece's JJ emphatic JJ denial NN that IN her PP$ heart NN was VBD lost VVN to TO this DT man NN . 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SENT Nor CC did VVD the DT old JJ lady NN breathe VV her PP$ knowledge NN to TO any DT member NN of IN the DT family NN . SENT For IN she PP was VBD a DT loyal JJ spirit NN , , and CC her PP$ girl's NNS confidence NN was VBD sacred JJ to TO her PP . SENT Besides RB , , she PP reflected VVD , , if IN even RB I PP can MD do VV nothing NN with IN her PP , , what WP a DT mess NN THEY'D NN make VVP of IN it PP . SENT We PP should MD hear VV of IN her PP$ elopement NN next JJ . SENT So IN Molly's NP immediate JJ family NN never RB saw VVD that DT photograph NN , , and CC never RB heard VVD a DT word NN from IN her PP upon IN this DT subject NN . SENT But CC on IN the DT day NN that IN she PP left VVD for IN Bear NP Creek NP , , as IN they PP sat VVD missing VVG her PP$ and CC discussing VVG her PP$ visit NN in IN the DT evening NN , , Mrs NN . SENT Bell NP observed VVD . SENT Mother NP , , how WRB did VVD you PP think VVP she PP was VBD . SENT I PP never RB saw VVD her PP better RBR , , Sarah NP . SENT That DT horrible JJ place NN seems VVZ to TO agree VV with IN her PP . SENT Oh UH , , yes UH , , agree VV . SENT It PP seemed VVD to TO me PP Well RB . SENT Oh UH , , just RB somehow RB that IN she PP was VBD thinking VVG . SENT Thinking VVG . SENT Well RB , , I PP believe VVP she PP has VHZ something NN on IN her PP$ mind NN . SENT You PP mean VVP a DT man NN , , said VVD Andrew NP Bell NP . SENT A DT man NN , , Andrew NP . SENT Yes UH , , Mrs NN . SENT Wood NP , , that's NNS what WP Sarah NP always RB means VVZ . SENT It PP may MD be VB mentioned VVN that IN Sarah's NP surmises NNS did VVD not RB greatly RB contribute VV to TO her PP$ mother's NNS happiness NN . SENT And CC rumor NN is VBZ so RB strange JJ a DT thing NN that IN presently RB from IN the DT malicious JJ outside JJ air NN came VVD a DT vague JJ and CC dreadful JJ word NN one NN of IN those DT words NNS that IN cannot NN be VB traced VVN to TO its PP$ source NN . SENT Somebody NN said VVD to TO Andrew NP Bell NP that IN they PP heard VVD Miss NP Molly NP Wood NP was VBD engaged VVN to TO marry VV a DT RUSTLER NN . SENT Heavens NNS , , Andrew NP . SENT said VVD his PP$ wife NN . SENT what WP is VBZ a DT rustler NN . SENT It PP was VBD not RB in IN any DT dictionary NN , , and CC current JJ translations NNS of IN it PP were VBD inconsistent JJ . SENT A DT man NN at IN Hoosic NP Falls NP said VVD that IN he PP had VHD passed VVN through IN Cheyenne NP , , and CC heard VVD the DT term NN applied VVN in IN a DT complimentary JJ way NN to TO people NNS who WP were VBD alive JJ and CC pushing VVG . SENT Another DT man NN had VHD always RB supposed VVN it PP meant VVD some DT kind NN of IN horse NN . SENT But CC the DT most RBS alarming JJ version NN of IN all DT was VBD that IN a DT rustler NN was VBD a DT cattle NNS thief NN . SENT Now RB the DT truth NN is VBZ that IN all PDT these DT meanings NNS were VBD right JJ . SENT The DT word NN ran VVD a DT sort NN of IN progress NN in IN the DT cattle NNS country NN , , gathering VVG many JJ meanings NNS as IN it PP went VVD . SENT It PP gathered VVD more RBR , , however RB , , in IN Bennington NP . SENT In IN a DT very RB few JJ days NNS , , gossip NN had VHD it PP that IN Molly NP was VBD engaged VVN to TO a DT gambler NN , , a DT gold NN miner NN , , an DT escaped VVN stage NN robber NN , , and CC a DT Mexican JJ bandit NN . SENT while IN Mrs NN . SENT Flynt NP feared VVD she PP had VHD married VVN a DT Mormon NN . 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SENT And CC yet RB , , said VVD she PP , , sometimes RB I PP think VVP you PP know VVP a DT great JJ deal NN more RBR than IN I PP ever RB shall MD . SENT Why WRB , , of IN course NN I PP do VVP , , said VVD he PP , , quite RB simply RB . SENT I PP have VHP earned VVN my PP$ living NN since IN I PP was VBD fourteen NN . SENT And CC that's NNS from IN old JJ Mexico NP to TO British NP Columbia NP . SENT I PP have VHP never RB stolen VVN or CC begged VVN a DT cent NN . SENT I'd NP not RB want VVP yu NP to TO know VV what WP I PP know VVP . SENT She PP was VBD looking VVG at IN him PP , , half DT listening NN and CC half NN thinking NN of IN her PP$ great JJ aunt NN . SENT I PP am VBP not RB losing VVG chances NNS any DT more JJR , , he PP continued VVD . SENT And CC you PP are VBP the DT best JJS I've NN got VVD . SENT She PP was VBD not RB sorry JJ to TO have VH Georgie NP Taylor NP come VVP galloping VVG along RP at IN this DT moment NN and CC join VV them PP . SENT But CC the DT Virginian JJ swore VVD profanely RB under IN his PP$ breath NN . SENT And CC on IN this DT ride NN nothing NN more RBR happened VVD . SENT Chapter NP XXIII NP . SENT Various JJ Points NP Love NP had VHD been VBN snowbound JJ for IN many JJ weeks NNS . SENT Before IN this DT imprisonment NN its PP$ course NN had VHD run VVN neither DT smooth JJ nor CC rough JJ , , so RB far RB as IN eye NN could MD see VV . SENT it PP had VHD run VVN either RB not RB at IN all DT , , or CC , , as IN an DT undercurrent NN , , deep RB out RB of IN sight NN . SENT In IN their PP$ rides NNS , , in IN their PP$ talks NNS , , love NN had VHD been VBN dumb JJ , , as RB to TO spoken VVN words NNS at IN least JJS . SENT for IN the DT Virginian JJ had VHD set VVN himself PP a DT heavy JJ task NN of IN silence NN and CC of IN patience NN . SENT Then RB , , where WRB winter NN barred VVD his PP$ visits NNS to TO Bear NP Creek NP , , and CC there EX was VBD for IN the DT while IN no DT ranch NN work NN or CC responsibility NN to TO fill VV his PP$ thoughts NNS and CC blood NN with IN action NN , , he PP set VVD himself PP a DT task NN much RB lighter JJR . SENT Often RB , , instead RB of IN Shakespeare NN and CC fiction NN , , school NN books NNS lay VVD open JJ on IN his PP$ cabin NN table NN . SENT and CC penmanship NN and CC spelling NN helped VVD the DT hours NNS to TO pass VV . SENT Many JJ sheets NNS of IN paper NN did VVD he PP fill VV with IN various JJ exercises NNS , , and CC Mrs NN . SENT Henry NP gave VVD him PP her PP assistance NN in IN advice NN and CC corrections NNS . SENT I PP shall MD presently RB be VB in IN love NN with IN him PP myself PP , , she PP told VVD the DT Judge NP . SENT And CC it's NNS time NN for IN you PP to TO become VV anxious JJ . 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SENT Queer JJ , , he PP observed VVD finally RB What WP . SENT Everything NN . SENT Nothing's NP queer NN , , stated VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , except IN marriage NN and CC lightning NN . SENT Them PP two CD occurrences NNS can MD still RB give VV me PP a DT sensation NN of IN surprise NN . SENT All PDT the DT same JJ it PP is VBZ queer JJ , , Scipio NP insisted VVD Well UH , , let VV her PP go VV at IN me PP . SENT Why WRB , , Trampas NP . SENT He PP done VVN you PP dirt NN . SENT You PP pass VVP that IN over RB . SENT You PP could MD have VH fired VVN him PP , , but CC you PP let VVP him PP stay VV and CC keep VV his PP$ job NN . SENT That's NP goodness NN . SENT And CC badness NN is VBZ resultin JJ from IN it PP , , straight RB . SENT Badness NN right NN from IN goodness NN . SENT You're NN off IN the DT trail NN a DT whole JJ lot NN , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ Which WDT side NN am VBP I PP off RB , , then RB . SENT North RB , , south RB , , east RB , , and CC west NN . 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SENT He PP usually RB knew VVD what WP he PP had VHD to TO say VV , , usually RB found VVD it PP easy JJ to TO arrange VV his PP$ thoughts NNS . SENT and CC after IN such JJ arranging VVG the DT words NNS came VVD of IN themselves PP . SENT But CC as IN he PP looked VVD at IN Shorty NP , , this DT did VVD not RB happen VV to TO him PP . SENT There EX was VBD not RB a DT line NN of IN badness NN in IN the DT face NN . SENT yet RB also RB there EX was VBD not RB a DT line NN of IN strength NN . SENT no DT promise NN in IN eye NN , , or CC nose NN , , or CC chin NN . SENT the DT whole JJ thing NN melted VVD to TO a DT stubby JJ , , featureless JJ mediocrity NN . SENT It PP was VBD a DT countenance NN like IN thousands NNS . SENT and CC hopelessness NN filled VVD the DT Virginian JJ as IN he PP looked VVD at IN this DT lost VVN dog NN , , and CC his PP$ dull JJ , , wistful JJ eyes NNS . SENT But CC some DT beginning NN must MD be VB made VVN . SENT I PP wonder VVP what WP the DT thermometer NN has VHZ got VVN to TO be VB , , he PP said VVD . SENT Yu NP can MD see VV it PP , , if IN yu'll NN hold VVP the DT lamp NN to TO that DT right JJ side NN of IN the DT window NN . SENT Shorty NP held VVD the DT lamp NN . SENT I PP never RB used VVD any DT , , he PP said VVD , , looking VVG out RP at IN the DT instrument NN , , nevertheless RB . SENT The DT Virginian JJ had VHD forgotten VVN that IN Shorty NP could MD not RB read VV . SENT So RB he PP looked VVD out RP of IN the DT window NN himself PP , , and CC found VVD that IN it PP was VBD twenty CD two CD below IN zero CD . SENT This DT is VBZ pretty RB good JJ tobacco NN , , he PP remarked VVD . SENT and CC Shorty NP helped VVD himself PP , , and CC filled VVD his PP$ pipe NN . SENT I PP had VHD to TO rub VV my PP$ left JJ ear NN with IN snow NN to TO day NN , , said VVD he PP . SENT I PP was VBD just RB in IN time NN . SENT I PP thought VVD it PP looked VVD pretty RB freezy VV out RP where WRB yu NP was VBD riding VVG , , said VVD the DT foreman NN . SENT The DT lost VVN dog's NN eyes NNS showed VVD plain JJ astonishment NN . SENT We PP didn't VVD see VV you PP out RP there RB , , said VVD he PP . SENT Well RB , , said VVD the DT foreman NN , , it'll NN soon RB not RB be VB freezing NN any DT more RBR . SENT and CC then RB we'll RB all RB be VB warm JJ enough RB with IN work NN . SENT Everybody NN will MD be VB working VVG all DT over IN the DT range NN . SENT And CC I PP wish VVP I PP knew VVD somebody NN that WDT had VHD a DT lot NN of IN stable JJ work NN to TO be VB attended VVN to TO . SENT I PP cert'nly RB do VVP for IN your PP$ sake NN . SENT Why WRB . SENT said VVD Shorty NP . SENT Because IN it's NNS the DT right NN kind NN of IN a DT job NN for IN you PP . SENT I PP can MD make VV more RBR began VVD Shorty NP , , and CC stopped VVD . SENT There EX is VBZ a DT time NN coming VVG , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , when WRB I'll NP want VV somebody NN that WDT knows VVZ how WRB to TO get VV the DT friendship NN of IN hawsses NNS . SENT I'll NP want VVP him PP to TO handle VV some DT special JJ hawsses NNS the DT Judge NP has VHZ plans NNS about RB . SENT Judge NP Henry NP would MD pay VV fifty CD a DT month NN for IN that DT . SENT I PP can MD make VV more RBR , , said VVD Shorty NP , , this DT time NN with IN stubbornness NN . SENT Well UH , , yes UH . SENT Sometimes RB a DT man NN can NN when WRB he's NNS not RB worth IN it PP , , I PP mean VVP . SENT But CC it PP don't VVD generally RB last JJ . SENT Shorty NP was VBD silent JJ . SENT I PP used VVD to TO make VV more RBR myself PP , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT You're NN making VVG a DT lot NN more RBR now RB , , said VVD Shorty NP . SENT Oh UH , , yes UH . SENT But CC I PP mean VVP when WRB I PP was VBD fooling VVG around IN the DT earth NN , , jumping VVG from IN job NN to TO job NN , , and CC helling NP all RB over IN town NN between IN whiles NNS . SENT I PP was VBD not RB worth IN fifty CD a DT month NN then RB , , nor CC twenty CD five CD . SENT But CC there EX was VBD nights NNS I PP made VVD a DT heap NN more RBR at IN cyards NNS . SENT Shorty's NP eyes NNS grew VVD large JJ . SENT And CC then RB , , bang NN . SENT it PP was VBD gone VVN with IN treatin NN the DT men NNS and CC the DT girls NNS . SENT I PP don't VVD always RB said VVD Shorty NP , , and CC stopped VVD again RB . SENT The DT Virginian JJ knew VVD that IN he PP was VBD thinking VVG about IN the DT money NN he PP sent VVD East NP . SENT After IN a DT while NN , , he PP continued VVD , , I PP noticed VVD a DT right JJ strange JJ fact NN . SENT The DT money NN I PP made VVD easy JJ that IN I NP Wasn't NP worth NN , , it PP went VVD like IN it PP came VVD . SENT I PP strained VVD myself PP none NN gettin NN or CC spendin NN it PP . SENT But CC the DT money NN I PP made VVD hard RB that IN I PP Was VBD worth JJ , , why WRB I PP began VVD to TO feel VV right RB careful JJ about IN that DT . SENT And CC now RB I PP have VHP got VVN savings NNS stowed VVD away RB . SENT If IN once RB yu NP could MD know VV how WRB good JJ that DT feels VVZ So IN I PP would MD know VV , , said VVD Shorty NP , , with IN your PP$ luck NN . SENT What's JJ my PP$ luck NN . SENT said VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , sternly RB . SENT Well RB , , if IN I PP had VHD took VVD up RP land NN along IN a DT creek NN that WDT never RB goes VVZ dry JJ and CC proved VVD upon IN it PP like VVP you PP have VHP , , and CC if IN I PP had VHD saw VVD that DT land NN raise VV its PP$ value NN on IN me PP with IN me PP lifting VVG no DT finger NN Why WRB did VVD you PP lift VV no DT finger NN . SENT cut VVN in IN the DT Virginian JJ . SENT Who WP stopped VVD yu NP taking VVG up RP land NN . SENT Did VVD it PP not RB stretch VVP in IN front NN of IN yu NP , , behind IN yu NP , , all DT around IN yu NP , , the DT biggest JJS , , baldest JJS opportunity NN in IN sight NN . SENT That DT was VBD the DT time NN I PP lifted VVD my PP$ finger NN . SENT but CC yu NP didn't NP . SENT Shorty NP stood VVD stubborn JJ . SENT But CC never RB mind VV that WDT , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT Take VV my PP$ land NN away RB to TO morrow NN , , and CC I'd NP still RB have VHP my PP$ savings NNS in IN bank NN . SENT Because RB , , you PP see VVP , , I PP had VHD to TO work VV right RB hard RB gathering VVG them PP in RP . SENT I PP found VVD out RP what WP I PP could MD do VV , , and CC I PP settled VVD down RB and CC did VVD it PP . SENT Now RB you PP can MD do VV that IN too RB . SENT The DT only JJ tough JJ part NN is VBZ the DT finding VVG out RP what WP you're NN good JJ for IN . SENT And CC for IN you PP , , that WDT is VBZ found VVN . SENT If IN you'll NN just RB decide VVP to TO work VV at IN this DT thing NN you PP can MD do VV , , and CC gentle JJ those DT hawsses NNS for IN the DT Judge NP , , you'll NN be VB having VHG savings NNS in IN a DT bank NN yourself PP . SENT I PP can MD make VV more RBR , , said VVD the DT lost VVN dog NN . SENT The DT Virginian JJ was VBD on IN the DT point NN of IN saying VVG , , Then RB get VV out RP . SENT But CC instead RB , , he PP spoke VVD kindness NN to TO the DT end NN . SENT The DT weather NN is VBZ freezing NN yet RB , , he PP said VVD , , and CC it PP will MD be VB for IN a DT good JJ long JJ while NN . SENT Take VV your PP$ time NN , , and CC tell VV me PP if IN yu NP change VV your PP$ mind NN . SENT After IN that DT Shorty NP returned VVD to TO the DT bunk NN house NN , , and CC the DT Virginian JJ knew VVD that IN the DT boy NN had VHD learned VVN his PP$ lesson NN of IN discontent NN from IN Trampas NP with IN a DT thoroughness NN past IN all DT unteaching VVG . SENT This DT petty JJ triumph NN of IN evil NN seemed VVD scarce JJ of IN the DT size NN to TO count VV as IN any DT victory NN over IN the DT Virginian JJ . SENT But CC all DT men NNS grasp VVP at IN straws NNS . SENT Since IN that DT first JJ moment NN , , when WRB in IN the DT Medicine NP Bow NP saloon NN the DT Virginian JJ had VHD shut VVN the DT mouth NN of IN Trampas NP by IN a DT word NN , , the DT man NN had VHD been VBN trying VVG to TO get VV even RB without IN risk NN . SENT and CC at IN each DT successive JJ clash NN of IN his PP$ weapon NN with IN the DT Virginian's NP , , he PP had VHD merely RB met VVN another DT public JJ humiliation NN . SENT Therefore RB , , now RB at IN the DT Sunk VVN Creek NP Ranch NP in IN these DT cold JJ white JJ days NNS , , a DT certain JJ lurking VVG insolence NN in IN his PP$ gait NN showed VVD plainly RB his PP$ opinion NN that IN by IN disaffecting VVG Shorty NP he PP had VHD made VVN some DT sort NN of IN reprisal NN . SENT Yes UH , , he PP had VHD poisoned VVN the DT lost JJ dog NN . SENT In IN the DT springtime NN , , when WRB the DT neighboring JJ ranches NNS needed VVD additional JJ hands NNS , , it PP happened VVD as IN the DT Virginian JJ had VHD foreseen VVN , , Trampas NP departed VVD to TO a DT better JJR job NN , , as IN he PP took VVD pains NNS to TO say VV , , and CC with IN him PP the DT docile JJ Shorty NP rode VVD away RB upon IN his PP$ horse NN Pedro NP . SENT Love NP now RB was VBD not RB any DT longer RBR snowbound JJ . SENT The DT mountain NN trails NNS were VBD open JJ enough RB for IN the DT sure JJ feet NNS of IN love's JJ steed NN that IN horse NN called VVN Monte NP . SENT But CC duty NN blocked VVD the DT path NN of IN love NN . SENT Instead RB of IN turning VVG his PP$ face NN to TO Bear NP Creek NP , , the DT foreman NN had VHD other JJ journeys NNS to TO make VV , , full JJ of IN heavy JJ work NN , , and CC watchfulness NN , , and CC councils NNS with IN the DT Judge NP . SENT The DT cattle NNS thieves NNS were VBD growing VVG bold JJ , , and CC winter NN had VHD scattered VVN the DT cattle NNS widely RB over IN the DT range NN . SENT Therefore RB the DT Virginian JJ , , instead RB of IN going VVG to TO see VV her PP , , wrote VVD a DT letter NN to TO his PP$ sweetheart NN . SENT It PP was VBD his PP$ first JJ . SENT Chapter NP XXIV NP . SENT A DT Letter NN With IN A DT Moral JJ The DT letter NN which WDT the DT Virginian JJ wrote VVD to TO Molly NP Wood NP was VBD , , as RB has VHZ been VBN stated VVN , , the DT first JJ that IN he PP had VHD ever RB addressed VVN to TO her PP . SENT I PP think VVP , , perhaps RB , , he PP may MD have VH been VBN a DT little RB shy JJ as RB to TO his PP$ skill NN in IN the DT epistolary JJ art NN , , a DT little RB anxious JJ lest IN any DT sustained JJ production NN from IN his PP$ pen NN might MD contain VV blunders NNS that WDT would MD too RB staringly RB remind VV her PP of IN his PP$ scant JJ learning NN . SENT He PP could MD turn VV off RP a DT business NN communication NN about RB steers VVZ or CC stock NN cars NNS , , or CC any DT other JJ of IN the DT subjects NNS involved VVN in IN his PP$ profession NN , , with IN a DT brevity NN and CC a DT clearness NN that WDT led VVD the DT Judge NP to TO confide VV three CD quarters NNS of IN such JJ correspondence NN to TO his PP$ foreman NN . SENT Write VV to TO the DT 76 CD outfit NN , , the DT Judge NP would MD say VV , , and CC tell VV them PP that IN my PP$ wagon NN cannot NN start NN for IN the DT round NN up RB until IN , , etc FW . SENT . SENT or CC Write VV to TO Cheyenne NP and CC say VVP that IN if IN they PP will MD hold VV a DT meeting NN next IN Monday NP week NN , , I PP will MD , , etc FW . SENT And CC then RB the DT Virginian JJ would MD write VV such JJ communications NNS with IN ease NN . SENT But CC his PP$ first JJ message NN to TO his PP$ lady NN was VBD scarcely RB written VVN with IN ease NN . SENT It PP must MD be VB classed VVN , , I PP think VVP , , among IN those DT productions NNS which WDT are VBP styled VVN literary JJ EFFORTS NNS . SENT It PP was VBD completed VVN in IN pencil NN before IN it PP was VBD copied VVN in IN ink NN . SENT and CC that DT first JJ draft NN of IN it PP in IN pencil NN was VBD well RB nigh RB illegible JJ with IN erasures NNS and CC amendments NNS . SENT The DT state NN of IN mind NN of IN the DT writer NN during IN its PP$ composition NN may MD be VB gathered VVN without IN further JJR description NN on IN my PP$ part NN from IN a DT slight JJ interruption NN which WDT occurred VVD in IN the DT middle NN . SENT The DT door NN opened VVD , , and CC Scipio NP put VVD his PP$ head NN in IN . SENT You PP coming VVG to TO dinner NN . SENT he PP inquired VVD . SENT You PP go VVP to TO hell NN , , replied VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT My PP$ links NNS . SENT said VVD Scipio NP , , quietly RB , , and CC he PP shut VVD the DT door NN without IN further JJR observation NN . SENT To TO tell VV the DT truth NN , , I PP doubt VVP if IN this DT letter NN would MD ever RB have VH been VBN undertaken VVN , , far RB less RBR completed VVN and CC despatched VVN , , had VHD not RB the DT lover's NN heart NN been VBN wrung VVN with IN disappointment NN . SENT All DT winter NN long RB he PP had VHD looked VVN to TO that DT day NN when WRB he PP should MD knock VV at IN the DT girl's JJ door NN , , and CC hear VV her PP$ voice NN bid NN him PP come VVP in IN . SENT All DT winter NN long RB he PP had VHD been VBN choosing VVG the DT ride NN he PP would MD take VV her PP . SENT He PP had VHD imagined VVN a DT sunny JJ afternoon NN , , a DT hidden JJ grove NN , , a DT sheltering VVG cleft NN of IN rock NN , , a DT running VVG spring NN , , and CC some DT words NNS of IN his PP$ that RB should MD conquer VV her PP at IN last JJ and CC leave VV his PP$ lips NNS upon IN hers NNS . SENT And CC with IN this DT controlled JJ fire NN pent VVD up RP within IN him PP , , he PP had VHD counted VVN the DT days NNS , , scratching VVG them PP off IN his PP$ calendar NN with IN a DT dig NN each DT night NN that IN once RB or CC twice RB snapped VVD the DT pen NN . SENT Then RB , , when WRB the DT trail NN stood VVD open JJ , , this DT meeting NN was VBD deferred VVN , , put VVD off RP for IN indefinite JJ days NNS , , or CC weeks NNS . SENT he PP could MD not RB tell VV how WRB long JJ . SENT So RB , , gripping VVG his PP$ pencil NN and CC tracing VVG heavy JJ words NNS , , he PP gave VVD himself PP what WP consolation NN he PP could MD by IN writing VVG her PP . 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SENT The DT experience NN of IN this DT letter NN , , however RB , , was VBD not RB at IN all PDT a DT remarkable JJ one NN at IN that DT time NN in IN Wyoming NP . SENT Molly NP Wood NP looked VVD at IN the DT envelope NN . SENT She PP had VHD never RB before RB seen VVN the DT Virginian's NP handwriting NN She PP knew VVD it PP instantly RB . SENT She PP closed VVD her PP$ door NN . SENT and CC sat VVD down RP to TO read VV it PP with IN a DT beating NN heart NN . SENT Sunk VVN Creek NP Ranch NP , , May NP 5 CD , , 188 CD My NP Dear NP Miss NP Wood NP . SENT I PP am VBP sorry JJ about IN this DT . SENT My PP$ plan NN was VBD different JJ . SENT It PP was VBD to TO get VV over RP for IN a DT ride NN with IN you PP about RB now RB or CC sooner RBR . SENT This DT year NN Spring NN is VBZ early JJ . SENT The DT snow NN is VBZ off RB the DT flats NNS this DT side NN the DT range NN and CC where WRB the DT sun NN gets VVZ a DT chance NN to TO hit VV the DT earth NN strong JJ all DT day NN it PP is VBZ green JJ and CC has VHZ flowers NNS too RB , , a DT good JJ many JJ . SENT You PP can MD see VV them PP bob VV and CC mix VV together RB in IN the DT wind NN . SENT The DT quaking VVG asps NNS down RB low JJ on IN the DT South JJ side NN are VBP in IN small JJ leaf NN and CC will MD soon RB be VB twinkling VVG like IN the DT flowers NNS do VVP now RB . SENT I PP had VHD planned VVN to TO take VV a DT look NN at IN this DT with IN you PP and CC that DT was VBD a DT better JJR plan NN than IN what WP I PP have VHP got VVN to TO do VV . SENT The DT water NN is VBZ high JJ but CC I PP could MD have VH got VVN over RP and CC as RB for IN the DT snow NN on IN top NN of IN the DT mountain NN a DT man NN told VVD me PP nobody NN could MD cross VV it PP for IN a DT week NN yet RB , , because IN he PP had VHD just RB done VVN it PP himself PP . SENT Was VBD not RB he PP a DT funny JJ man NN . SENT You PP ought MD to TO see VV how WRB the DT birds NNS have VHP streamed VVD across IN the DT sky NN while IN Spring NP was VBD coming VVG . SENT But CC you PP have VHP seen VVN them PP on IN your PP$ side NN of IN the DT mountain NN . SENT But CC I PP can't VVD come VV now RB Miss NP Wood NP . SENT There EX is VBZ a DT lot NN for IN me PP to TO do VV that WDT has VHZ to TO be VB done VVN and CC Judge NP Henry NP needs VVZ more JJR than IN two CD eyes NNS just RB now RB . SENT I PP could MD not RB think VV much RB of IN myself PP if IN I PP left VVD him PP for IN my PP$ own JJ wishes NNS . SENT But CC the DT days NNS will MD be VB warmer JJR when WRB I PP come VVP . SENT We PP will MD not RB have VH to TO quit VV by IN five CD , , and CC we PP can MD get VV off RP and CC sit VV too RB . SENT We PP could MD not RB sit VV now RB unless IN for IN a DT very RB short JJ while NN . SENT If IN I PP know VVP when WRB I PP can MD come VV I PP will MD try VV to TO let VV you PP know VV , , but CC I PP think VVP it PP will MD be VB this DT way NN . SENT I PP think VVP you PP will MD just RB see VV me PP coming VVG for IN I PP have VHP things NNS to TO do VV of IN an DT unsure JJ nature NN and CC a DT good JJ number NN of IN such JJ . SENT Do VVP not RB believe VV reports NNS about IN Indians NPS . SENT They PP are VBP started VVN by IN editors NNS to TO keep VV the DT soldiers NNS in IN the DT country NN . SENT The DT friends NNS of IN the DT editors NNS get VVP the DT hay NN and CC beef NN contracts NNS . SENT Indians NPS do VVP not RB come VV to TO settled VVN parts NNS like IN Bear NP Creek NP is VBZ . SENT It PP is VBZ all DT editors NNS and CC politicianists NNS . SENT Nothing NN has VHZ happened VVN worth IN telling VVG you PP . SENT I PP have VHP read VVN that IN play NN Othello NP . SENT No DT man NN should MD write VV down RP such PDT a DT thing NN . SENT Do VV you PP know VV if IN it PP is VBZ true JJ . SENT I PP have VHP seen VVN one CD worse JJR affair NN down RB in IN Arizona NP . SENT He PP killed VVD his PP$ little JJ child NN as IN well RB as IN his PP$ wife NN but CC such JJ things NNS should MD not RB be VB put VVN down RP in IN fine JJ language NN for IN the DT public NN . SENT I PP have VHP read VVN Romeo NP and CC Juliet NP . SENT That DT is VBZ beautiful JJ language NN but CC Romeo NP is VBZ no DT man NN . SENT I PP like VVP his PP$ friend NN Mercutio NN that WDT gets VVZ killed VVN . SENT He PP is VBZ a DT man NN . 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SENT She PP would MD keep VV trying VVG to TO get VV interest NN in IN the DT ties NNS of IN others NNS taking VVG charge NN of IN little JJ chicks NNS and CC bantams NNS and CC turkeys NNS and CC puppies NNS one NN time NN , , and CC she PP thought VVD most JJS anything NN was VBD an DT egg NN . SENT I PP will MD tell VV you PP about IN her PP sometime RB . SENT She PP died VVD without IN family NN ties NNS one CD day NN while IN I PP was VBD building VVG a DT house NN for IN her PP to TO teach VV school NN in IN . SENT The DT outrageous JJ wretch NN . SENT cried VVN Molly NP . SENT And CC her PP$ cheeks NNS turned VVD deep RB pink JJ as IN she PP sat VVD alone RB with IN her PP$ lover's JJ letter NN . SENT I PP am VBP coming VVG the DT first JJ day NN I PP am VBP free JJ . SENT I PP will MD be VB a DT hundred CD miles NNS from IN you PP most RBS of IN the DT time NN when WRB I PP am VBP not RB more RBR but CC I PP will MD ride VV a DT hundred CD miles NNS for IN one CD hour NN and CC Monte NP is VBZ up RB to TO that DT . SENT After IN never RB seeing VVG you PP for IN so RB long JJ I PP will MD make VV one CD hour NN do VVP if IN I PP have VHP to TO . SENT Here RB is VBZ a DT flower NN I PP have VHP just RB been VBN out RB and CC picked VVN . SENT I PP have VHP kissed VVN it PP now RB . SENT That DT is VBZ the DT best JJS I PP can MD do VV yet RB . SENT Molly NP laid VVD the DT letter NN in IN her PP$ lap NN and CC looked VVD at IN the DT flower NN . SENT Then RB suddenly RB she PP jumped VVD up RP and CC pressed VVD it PP to TO her PP$ lips NNS , , and CC after IN a DT long JJ moment NN held VVD it PP away RP from IN her PP . SENT No UH , , she PP said VVD . SENT No UH , , no UH , , no UH . SENT She PP sat VVD down RP . 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SENT Progress NN Of IN The DT Lost JJ Dog NP It PP was VBD not RB even RB an DT hour's NNS visit VVP that IN the DT Virginian JJ was VBD able JJ to TO pay VV his PP$ lady NN love NN . SENT But CC neither RB had VHD he PP come VV a DT hundred CD miles NNS to TO see VV her PP . SENT The DT necessities NNS of IN his PP$ wandering VVG work NN had VHD chanced VVN to TO bring VV him PP close VV enough RB for IN a DT glimpse NN of IN her PP , , and CC this DT glimpse NN he PP took VVD , , almost RB on IN the DT wing NN . SENT For IN he PP had VHD to TO rejoin VV a DT company NN of IN men NNS at IN once RB . SENT Yu NP got VVD my PP$ letter NN . SENT he PP said VVD . SENT Yesterday NN . SENT Yesterday NN . SENT I PP wrote VVD it PP three CD weeks NNS ago RB . SENT Well RB , , yu NP got VVD it PP . SENT This DT cannot NN be VB the DT hour NN with IN you PP that WDT I PP mentioned VVD . SENT That DT is VBZ coming VVG , , and CC maybe RB very RB soon RB . SENT She PP could MD say VV nothing NN . SENT Relief NN she PP felt VVD , , and CC yet RB with IN it PP something NN like IN a DT pang NN . SENT To TO day NN does VVZ not RB count VV , , he PP told VVD her PP , , except IN that WDT every DT time NN I PP see VVP you PP counts VVZ with IN me PP . SENT But CC this DT is VBZ not RB the DT hour NN that IN I PP mentioned VVD . SENT What WP little RB else RB was VBD said VVN between IN them PP upon IN this DT early JJ morning NN shall MD be VB told VVN duly RB . SENT For IN this DT visit NN in IN its PP$ own JJ good JJ time NN did VVD count VV momentously RB , , though IN both DT of IN them PP took VVD it PP lightly RB while IN its PP$ fleeting JJ minutes NNS passed VVD . SENT He PP returned VVD to TO her PP$ two CD volumes NNS that IN she PP had VHD lent VVN him PP long RB ago RB and CC with IN Taylor NP he PP left VVD a DT horse NN which WDT he PP had VHD brought VVN for IN her PP to TO ride VV . 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SENT Therefore RB the DT days NNS that WDT came VVD for IN her PP now RB were VBD all RB of IN them PP unhappy JJ ones NNS , , while IN for IN him PP they PP were VBD filled VVN with IN work NN well RB done VVN and CC with IN changeless JJ longing NN . SENT One CD day NN it PP seemed VVD as RB if IN a DT lull NN was VBD coming VVG , , a DT pause NN in IN which WDT he PP could MD at IN last JJ attain VV that DT hour NN with IN her PP . SENT He PP left VVD the DT camp NN and CC turned VVD his PP$ face NN toward IN Bear NP Creek NP . SENT The DT way NN led VVD him PP along IN Butte NP Creek NP . SENT Across IN the DT stream NN lay VVD Balaam's NP large JJ ranch NN . SENT and CC presently RB on IN the DT other JJ bank NN he PP saw VVD Balaam NP himself PP , , and CC reined VVD in IN Monte NP for IN a DT moment NN to TO watch VV what WP Balaam NP was VBD doing VVG . SENT That's NNS what WP I've NP heard VVD , , he PP muttered VVD to TO himself PP . SENT For IN Balaam NP had VHD led VVN some DT horses NNS to TO the DT water NN , , and CC was VBD lashing VVG them PP heavily RB because IN they PP would MD not RB drink VV . SENT He PP looked VVD at IN this DT spectacle NN so RB intently RB that IN he PP did VVD not RB see VV Shorty NP approaching VVG along IN the DT trail NN . SENT Morning NN , , said VVD Shorty NP to TO him PP , , with IN some DT constraint NN . SENT But CC the DT Virginian JJ gave VVD him PP a DT pleasant JJ greeting NN , , I PP was VBD afraid JJ I'd NP not RB catch VV you PP so RB quick JJ , , said VVD Shorty NP . SENT This DT is VBZ for IN you PP . SENT He PP handed VVD his PP$ recent JJ foreman NN a DT letter NN of IN much JJ battered JJ appearance NN . SENT It PP was VBD from IN the DT Judge NP . SENT It PP had VHD not RB come VVN straight RB , , but CC very RB gradually RB , , in IN the DT pockets NNS of IN three CD successive JJ cow NN punchers NNS . SENT As IN the DT Virginian JJ glanced VVD over IN it PP and CC saw VVD that IN the DT enclosure NN it PP contained VVD was VBD for IN Balaam NP , , his PP$ heart NN fell VVD . SENT Here RB were VBD new JJ orders NNS for IN him PP , , and CC he PP could MD not RB go VV to TO see VV his PP$ sweetheart NN . SENT Hello UH , , Shorty NP . SENT said VVD Balaam NP , , from IN over IN the DT creek NN . SENT To TO the DT Virginian JJ he PP gave VVD a DT slight JJ nod NN . SENT He PP did VVD not RB know VV him PP , , although IN he PP knew VVD well RB enough RB who WP he PP was VBD . SENT Hyeh's NP a DT letter NN from IN Judge NP Henry NP for IN yu NP said VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , and CC he PP crossed VVD the DT creek NN . SENT Many JJ weeks NNS before IN , , in IN the DT early JJ spring NN , , Balaam NP had VHD borrowed VVN two CD horses NNS from IN the DT Judge NP , , promising VVG to TO return VV them PP at IN once RB . SENT But CC the DT Judge NP , , of IN course NN , , wrote VVD very RB civilly RB . SENT He PP hoped VVD that IN this DT dunning VVG reminder NN might MD be VB excused VVN . SENT As IN Balaam NP read VVD the DT reminder NN , , he PP wished VVD that IN he PP had VHD sent VVN the DT horses NNS before RB . SENT The DT Judge NP was VBD a DT greater JJR man NN than IN he PP in IN the DT Territory NP . SENT Balaam NP could MD not RB but CC excuse VV the DT dunning VVG reminder NN , , but CC he PP was VBD ready JJ to TO be VB disagreeable JJ to TO somebody NN at IN once RB . SENT Well RB , , he PP said VVD , , musing VVG aloud RB in IN his PP$ annoyance NN , , Judge NP Henry NP wants VVZ them PP by IN the DT 30 CD th NN . SENT Well RB , , this DT is VBZ the DT 24 CD th NN , , and CC time NN enough RB yet RB . SENT This DT is VBZ the DT 27 CD th NN , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , briefly RB . SENT That DT made VVD a DT difference NN . SENT Not RB so RB easy JJ to TO reach VV Sunk VVN Creek NP in IN good JJ order NN by IN the DT 30 CD th NN . SENT Balaam NP had VHD drifted VVD three CD sunrises NNS behind IN the DT progress NN of IN the DT month NN . SENT Days NNS look VVP alike RB , , and CC often RB lose VV their PP$ very JJ names NNS in IN the DT quiet JJ depths NNS of IN Cattle NNS Land VVP . SENT The DT horses NNS were VBD not RB even RB here RB at IN the DT ranch NN . SENT Balaam NP was VBD ready JJ to TO be VB very RB disagreeable JJ now RB . SENT Suddenly RB he PP perceived VVD the DT date NN of IN the DT Judge's JJ letter NN . SENT He PP held VVD it PP out RP to TO the DT Virginian JJ , , and CC struck VVD the DT paper NN . SENT What's JJ your PP$ idea NN in IN bringing VVG this DT here RB two CD weeks NNS late JJ . SENT he PP said VVD . SENT Now RB , , when WRB he PP had VHD struck VVN that IN paper NN , , Shorty NP looked VVD at IN the DT Virginian JJ . SENT But CC nothing NN happened VVN beyond IN a DT certain JJ change NN of IN light NN in IN the DT Southerner's NP eyes NNS . SENT And CC when WRB the DT Southerner JJR spoke VVD , , it PP was VBD with IN his PP$ usual JJ gentleness NN and CC civility NN . SENT He PP explained VVD that IN the DT letter NN had VHD been VBN put VVN in IN his PP$ hands NNS just RB now RB by IN Shorty NP . SENT Oh UH , , said VVD Balaam NP . SENT He PP looked VVD at IN Shorty NP . SENT How WRB had VHD he PP come VVN to TO be VB a DT messenger NN . SENT You PP working VVG for IN the DT Sunk VVN Creek NP outfit NN again RB . SENT said VVD he PP . SENT No RB , , said VVD Shorty NP . SENT Balaam NP turned VVD to TO the DT Virginian JJ again RB . SENT How WRB do VVP you PP expect VVP me PP to TO get VV those DT horses NNS to TO Sunk VVN Creek NP by IN the DT 30 CD th NN . SENT The DT Virginian JJ levelled VVD a DT lazy JJ eye NN on IN Balaam NP . SENT I PP ain NN doin VVG any DT expecting VVG , , said VVD he PP . SENT His PP$ native JJ dialect NN was VBD on RB top JJ to TO day NN . SENT The DT Judge NP has VHZ friends NNS goin NP to TO arrive VV from IN New NP Yawk NP for IN a DT trip NN across IN the DT Basin NP , , he PP added VVD . SENT The DT hawsses NNS are VBP for IN them PP . SENT Balaam NP grunted VVD with IN displeasure NN , , and CC thought VVD of IN the DT sixty CD or CC seventy CD days NNS since IN he PP had VHD told VVN the DT Judge NP he PP would MD return VV the DT horses NNS at IN once RB . SENT He PP looked VVD across IN at IN Shorty NP seated VVN in IN the DT shade NN , , and CC through IN his PP$ uneasy JJ thoughts NNS his PP$ instinct NN irrelevantly RB noted VVD what WP a DT good JJ pony NN the DT youth NN rode VVD . SENT It PP was VBD the DT same JJ animal NN he PP had VHD seen VVN once RB or CC twice RB before RB . SENT But CC something NN must MD be VB done VVN . SENT The DT Judge's NNS horses NNS were VBD far RB out RB on IN the DT big JJ range NN , , and CC must MD be VB found VVN and CC driven VVN in IN , , which WDT would MD take VV certainly RB the DT rest NN of IN this DT day NN , , possibly RB part NN of IN the DT next JJ . SENT Balaam NP called VVD to TO one CD of IN his PP$ men NNS and CC gave VVD some DT sharp JJ orders NNS , , emphasizing VVG details NNS , , and CC enjoining VVG haste NN , , while IN the DT Virginian JJ leaned VVN slightly RB against IN his PP$ horse NN , , with IN one CD arm NN over IN the DT saddle NN , , hearing NN and CC understanding NN , , but CC not RB smiling VVG outwardly RB . SENT The DT man NN departed VVD to TO saddle VV up RP for IN his PP$ search NN on IN the DT big JJ range NN , , and CC Balaam NP resumed VVD the DT unhitching NN of IN his PP$ team NN . SENT So RB you're NN not RB working VVG for IN the DT Sunk VVN Creek NP outfit NN now RB . SENT he PP inquired VVD of IN Shorty NP . SENT He PP ignored VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT Working VVG for IN the DT Goose NN Egg NN . SENT No RB , , said VVD Shorty NP . SENT Sand NP Hill NP outfit NN , , then RB . SENT No RB , , said VVD Shorty NP . SENT Balaam NP grinned VVD . SENT He PP noticed VVD how WRB Shorty's NP yellow JJ hair NN stuck VVN through IN a DT hole NN in IN his PP$ hat NN , , and CC how WRB old JJ and CC battered JJ were VBD Shorty's NP overalls NNS . SENT Shorty NP had VHD been VBN glad JJ to TO take VV a DT little JJ accidental JJ pay NN for IN becoming VVG the DT bearer NN of IN the DT letter NN which WDT he PP had VHD delivered VVN to TO the DT Virginian JJ . SENT But CC even RB that DT sum NN was VBD no RB longer JJR in IN his PP$ possession NN . SENT He PP had VHD passed VVN through IN Drybone NP on IN his PP$ way NN , , and CC at IN Drybone NP there EX had VHD been VBN a DT game NN of IN poker NN . SENT Shorty's NP money NN was VBD now RB in IN the DT pocket NN of IN Trampas NP . SENT But CC he PP had VHD one CD valuable JJ possession NN in IN the DT world NN left VVD to TO him PP , , and CC that DT was VBD his PP$ horse NN Pedro NP . SENT Good JJ pony NN of IN yours NNS , , said VVD Balaam NP to TO him PP now RB , , from IN across IN Butte NP Creek NP . SENT Then RB he PP struck VVD his PP$ own JJ horse NN in IN the DT jaw NN because IN he PP held VVD back RB from IN coming VVG to TO the DT water NN as IN the DT other JJ had VHD done VVN . SENT Your PP$ trace NN ain't NN unhitched VVN , , commented VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , pointing VVG . SENT Balaam NP loosed VVD the DT strap NN he PP had VHD forgotten VVN , , and CC cut VV the DT horse NN again RB for IN consistency's JJ sake NN . SENT The DT animal NN , , bewildered VVN , , now RB came VVD down RP to TO the DT water NN , , with IN its PP$ head NN in IN the DT air NN , , and CC snuffing VVG as IN it PP took VVD short JJ , , nervous JJ steps NNS . SENT The DT Virginian JJ looked VVD on IN at IN this DT , , silent JJ and CC sombre JJ . SENT He PP could MD scarcely RB interfere VV between IN another DT man NN and CC his PP$ own JJ beast NN . SENT Neither CC he PP nor CC Balaam NP was VBD among IN those DT who WP say VVP their PP$ prayers NNS . SENT Yet RB in IN this DT omission NN they PP were VBD not RB equal JJ . SENT A DT half JJ great JJ poet NN once RB had VHD a DT wholly RB great JJ day NN , , and CC in IN that DT great JJ day NN he PP was VBD able JJ to TO write VV a DT poem NN that WDT has VHZ lived VVN and CC become VVN , , with IN many JJ , , a DT household NN word NN . SENT He PP called VVD it PP The DT Rime NN of IN the DT Ancient JJ Mariner NP . SENT And CC it PP is VBZ rich JJ with IN many JJ lines NNS that WDT possess VVP the DT memory NN . SENT but CC these DT are VBP the DT golden JJ ones NNS . SENT He PP prayeth VVZ well RB who WP loveth VVZ well RB Both DT man NN and CC bird NN and CC beast NN . SENT He PP prayeth VVZ best RBS who WP loveth VVZ best JJS All NP things NNS both CC great JJ and CC small JJ . SENT For IN the DT dear JJ God NP who WP loveth VVZ us PP , , He PP made VVD and CC loveth NNS all RB . SENT These DT lines NNS are VBP the DT pure JJ gold NN . SENT They PP are VBP good JJ to TO teach VV children NNS . SENT because IN after IN the DT children NNS come VVP to TO be VB men NNS , , they PP may MD believe VV at IN least JJS some DT part NN of IN them PP still RB . SENT The DT Virginian JJ did VVD not RB know VV them PP , , but CC his PP$ heart NN had VHD taught VVN him PP many JJ things NNS . SENT I PP doubt VVP if IN Balaam NP knew VVD them PP either RB . SENT But CC on IN him PP they PP would MD have VH been VBN as RB pearls VVZ to TO swine NN . SENT So IN you've NN quit VVD the DT round NN up RB . SENT he PP resumed VVD to TO Shorty NP . SENT Shorty NP nodded VVD and CC looked VVD sidewise NN at IN the DT Virginian JJ . SENT For IN the DT Virginian JJ knew VVD that IN he PP had VHD been VBN turned VVN off RP for IN going VVG to TO sleep VV while IN night NN herding NN . SENT Then RB Balaam NP threw VVD another DT glance NN on IN Pedro NP the DT horse NN . SENT Hello UH , , Shorty NP . SENT he PP called VVD out RP , , for IN the DT boy NN was VBD departing VVG . SENT Don't NP you PP like VVP dinner NN any DT more RBR . SENT It's NNS ready JJ about IN now RB . SENT Shorty NP forded VVD the DT creek NN and CC slung VVD his PP$ saddle NN off RP , , and CC on IN invitation NN turned VVN Pedro NP , , his PP$ buckskin JJ pony NN , , into IN Balaam's NP pasture NN . SENT This DT was VBD green JJ , , the DT rest NN of IN the DT wide JJ world NN being VBG yellow JJ , , except IN only RB where WRB Butte NP Creek NP , , with IN its PP$ bordering VVG cottonwoods NNS , , coiled VVD away RB into IN the DT desert NN distance NN like IN a DT green JJ snake NN without IN end NN . SENT The DT Virginian JJ also RB turned VVN his PP$ horse NN into IN the DT pasture NN . SENT He PP must MD stay VV at IN the DT ranch NN till IN the DT Judge's JJ horses NNS should MD be VB found VVN . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Balaam's NP East NP yet RB , , said VVD her PP$ lord NN , , leading VVG the DT way NN to TO his PP$ dining NN room NN . SENT He PP wanted VVD Shorty NP to TO dine VV with IN him PP , , and CC could MD not RB exclude VV the DT Virginian JJ , , much RB as IN he PP should MD have VH enjoyed VVN this DT . SENT See VV any DT Indians NPS . SENT he PP enquired VVD . SENT Na TO a DT . SENT said VVD Shorty NP , , in IN disdain NN of IN recent JJ rumors NNS . SENT They're NP headin NP the DT other JJ way NN , , observed VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT Bow NP Laig NP Range NP is VBZ where WRB they PP was VBD repawted JJ . SENT What WP business NN have VHP they PP got VVN off RP the DT reservation NN , , I'd NP like VVP to TO know VV , , said VVD the DT ranchman NP Bow NP Leg NN , , or CC anywhere RB . SENT Oh UH , , it's NNS just RB a DT hunt NN , , and CC a DT kind NN of IN visitin NN their PP$ friends NNS on IN the DT South JJ Reservation NN , , Shorty NP explained VVD . SENT Squaws NNS along RB and CC all RB . SENT Well RB , , if IN the DT folks NNS at IN Washington NP don't NP keep VV squaws NNS and CC all RB where WRB they PP belong VVP , , said VVD Balaam NP , , in IN a DT rage NN , , the DT folks NNS in IN Wyoming NP Territory NP ill RB do VVP a DT little JJ job NN that IN way NN themselves PP . SENT There's RB a DT petition NN out RB , , said VVD Shorty NP . SENT Paper's NP goin NP East NP with IN a DT lot NN of IN names NNS to TO it PP . SENT But CC they PP ain't VVD no DT harm NN , , them PP Indians NPS ain't NP . SENT No DT harm NN . SENT rasped VVN out IN Balaam NP . SENT Was VBD it PP white JJ men NNS druv NN off IN the DT O NN . SENT C LS . SENT yearlings NNS . SENT Balaam's NP Eastern NP grammar NN was VBD sometimes RB at IN the DT mercy NN of IN his PP$ Western JJ feelings NNS . SENT The DT thought NN of IN the DT perennial JJ stultification NN of IN Indian JJ affairs NNS at IN Washington NP , , whether IN by IN politician NN or CC philanthropist NN , , was VBD always RB sure JJ to TO arouse VV him PP . SENT He PP walked VVD impatiently RB about RB while IN he PP spoke VVD , , and CC halted VVD impatiently RB at IN the DT window NN . SENT Out RB in IN the DT world NN the DT unclouded JJ day NN was VBD shining VVG , , and CC Balaam's NP eye NN travelled VVN across IN the DT plains NNS to TO where WRB a DT blue JJ line NN , , faint JJ and CC pale JJ , , lay VVD along IN the DT end NN of IN the DT vast JJ yellow JJ distance NN . SENT That DT was VBD the DT beginning NN of IN the DT Bow NP Leg NN Mountains NP . SENT Somewhere RB over IN there EX were VBD the DT red JJ men NNS , , ranging VVG in IN unfrequented JJ depths NNS of IN rock NN and CC pine VV their PP$ forbidden VVN ground NN . SENT Dinner NN was VBD ready JJ , , and CC they PP sat VVD down RP . SENT And CC I PP suppose VVP , , Balaam NP continued VVD , , still RB hot JJ on IN the DT subject JJ , , you'd JJ claim VVP Indians NPS object VVP to TO killing VVG a DT white JJ man NN when WRB they PP run VVP on IN to TO him PP good JJ and CC far RB from IN human JJ help NN . SENT These DT peaceable JJ Indians NPS are VBP just RB the DT worst JJS in IN the DT business NN . SENT That's NNS so RB , , assented VVD the DT easy JJ opinioned JJ Shorty NP , , exactly RB as RB if IN he PP had VHD always RB maintained VVN this DT view NN . SENT Chap NN started VVD for IN Sunk VVN Creek NP three CD weeks NNS ago RB . SENT Trapper NP he PP was VBD . SENT old JJ like IN , , with IN a DT red JJ shirt NN . SENT One CD of IN his PP$ horses NNS come VVP into IN the DT round NN up IN Toosday NP . SENT Man NN ain't NN been VBN heard VVN from IN . SENT He PP ate VVD in IN silence NN for IN a DT while NN , , evidently RB brooding VVG in IN his PP$ childlike JJ mind NN . SENT Then RB he PP said VVD , , querulously RB , , I'd NP sooner RBR trust VV one PP of IN them PP Indians NPS than IN I PP would MD Trampas NP . SENT Balaam NP slanted VVD his PP$ fat JJ bullet NN head NN far RB to TO one CD side NN , , and CC laying VVG his PP$ spoon NN down IN he PP had VHD opened VVN some DT canned JJ grapes NNS laughed VVD steadily RB at IN his PP$ guest NN with IN a DT harsh JJ relish NN of IN irony NN . SENT The DT guest NN ate VVD a DT grape NN , , and CC perceiving VVG he PP was VBD seen VVN through RP , , smiled VVD back RB rather RB miserably RB . SENT Say VV , , Shorty NP , , said VVD Balaam NP , , his PP$ head NN still RB slanted VVD over RP , , what's JJ the DT figures NNS of IN your PP$ bank NN balance NN just RB now RB . SENT I PP ain't VVD usin NN banks NNS , , murmured VVD the DT youth NN . SENT Balaam NP put VVD some DT more JJR grapes NNS on IN Shorty's NP plate NN , , and CC drawing VVG a DT cigar NN from IN his PP$ waistcoat NN , , sent VVD it PP rolling VVG to TO his PP$ guest NN . SENT Matches NNS are VBP behind IN you PP , , he PP added VVD . SENT He PP gave VVD a DT cigar NN to TO the DT Virginian JJ as IN an DT afterthought NN , , but CC to TO his PP$ disgust NN , , the DT Southerner JJR put VVN it PP in IN his PP$ pocket NN and CC lighted VVN a DT pipe NN . SENT Balaam NP accompanied VVD his PP$ guest NN , , Shorty NP , , when WRB he PP went VVD to TO the DT pasture NN to TO saddle VV up RP and CC depart VV . SENT Got VVD a DT rope NN . SENT he PP asked VVD the DT guest NN , , as IN they PP lifted VVD down RP the DT bars NNS . SENT Don't JJ need NN to TO rope NN him PP . SENT I PP can MD walk VV right RB up RB to TO Pedro NP . SENT You PP stay VVP back RB . SENT Hiding VVG his PP$ bridle NN behind IN him PP , , Shorty NP walked VVD to TO the DT river NN bank NN , , where WRB the DT pony NN was VBD switching VVG his PP$ long JJ tail NN in IN the DT shade NN . SENT and CC speaking VVG persuasively RB to TO him PP , , he PP came VVD nearer JJR , , till IN he PP laid VVD his PP$ hand NN on IN Pedro's NP dusky JJ mane NN , , which WDT was VBD many JJ shades NNS darker JJR than IN his PP$ hide NN . SENT He PP turned VVD expectantly RB , , and CC his PP$ master NN came VVD up RP to TO his PP$ expectations NNS with IN a DT piece NN of IN bread NN . SENT Eats VVZ that IN , , does VVZ he PP . SENT said VVD Balaam NP , , over IN the DT bars NNS . SENT Likes VVZ the DT salt NN , , said VVD Shorty NP . SENT Now RB , , n NN n NN ow NN , , here RB . SENT Yu NP don't NP guess VVP yu'll NN be VB bridled VVN , , don't VVD you PP . SENT Open VV your PP$ teeth NNS . SENT Yu'd NP like VVP to TO play VV yu NP was VBD nobody's JJ horse NN and CC live VV private JJ . SENT Or CC maybe RB yu'd JJ prefer VVP ownin NN a DT saloon NN . SENT Pedro NP evidently RB enjoyed VVD this DT talk NN , , and CC the DT dodging VVG he PP made VVD about IN the DT bit NN . SENT Once RB fairly RB in IN his PP$ mouth NN , , he PP accepted VVD the DT inevitable JJ , , and CC followed VVD Shorty NP to TO the DT bars NNS . SENT Then RB Shorty NP turned VVD and CC extended VVD his PP$ hand NN . SENT Shake VV . SENT he PP said VVD to TO his PP$ pony NN , , who WP lifted VVD his PP$ forefoot NN quietly RB and CC put VV it PP in IN his PP$ master's JJ hand NN . SENT Then RB the DT master NN tickled VVD his PP$ nose NN , , and CC he PP wrinkled VVD it PP and CC flattened VVD his PP$ ears NNS , , pretending VVG to TO bite VV . SENT His PP$ face NN wore VVD an DT expression NN of IN knowing VVG relish NN over IN this DT performance NN . SENT Now RB the DT other JJ hoof NN , , said VVD Shorty NP . SENT and CC the DT horse NN and CC master NN shook VVD hands NNS with IN their PP$ left NN . SENT I PP learned VVD him PP that IN , , said VVD the DT cowboy NN , , with IN pride NN and CC affection NN . SENT Say VV , , Pede NP , , he PP continued VVD , , in IN Pedro's NP ear NN , , ain't NP yu NP the DT best RBS little JJ horse NN in IN the DT country NN . SENT What WP . SENT Here RB , , now RB . SENT Keep VV out RP of IN that DT , , you PP dead RB beat VVD . SENT There EX ain't VVD no DT more JJR bread NN . SENT He PP pinched VVD the DT pony's JJ nose NN , , one CD quarter NN of IN which WDT was VBD wedged VVN into IN his PP$ pocket NN . SENT Quite PDT a DT lady's NNS little JJ pet NN . SENT said VVD Balaam NP , , with IN the DT rasp NN in IN his PP$ voice NN . SENT Pity NN this DT isn't JJ New NP York NP , , now RB , , where WRB there's RB a DT big JJ market NN for IN harmless JJ horses NNS . SENT Gee NP gees VVZ , , the DT children NNS call VVP them PP . SENT He PP ain't VVD no DT gee NN gee NN , , said VVD Shorty NP , , offended VVD . SENT He'll NP beat VVD any DT cow NN pony NN workin NNS you've NN got VVD . SENT Yu NP can MD turn VV him PP on IN a DT half NN dollar NN . SENT Don't JJ need NN to TO touch VV the DT reins NNS . SENT Hang NP em NN on IN one CD finger NN and CC swing VV your PP$ body NN , , and CC he'll JJ turn NN . SENT Balaam NP knew VVD this DT , , and CC he PP knew VVD that IN the DT pony NN was VBD only RB a DT four CD year NN old JJ . SENT Well RB , , he PP said VVD , , Drybone's NP had VHD no DT circus NN this DT season NN . SENT Maybe RB they'd JJ buy NN tickets NNS to TO see VV Pedro NP . SENT He's NNS good JJ for IN that DT , , anyway RB . SENT Shorty NP became VVD gloomy JJ . SENT The DT Virginian JJ was VBD grimly RB smoking VVG . SENT Here RB was VBD something NN else RB going VVG on IN not RB to TO his PP$ taste NN , , but CC none NN of IN his PP$ business NN . SENT Try VV a DT circus NN , , persisted VVD Balaam NP . SENT Alter VV your PP$ plans NNS for IN spending NN cash NN in IN town NN , , and CC make VV a DT little JJ money NN instead RB . SENT Shorty NP having VHG no DT plans NNS to TO alter VV and CC no DT cash NN to TO spend VV , , grew VVD still RB more RBR gloomy JJ . SENT What'll NP you PP take VVP for IN that DT pony NN . SENT said VVD Balaam NP . SENT Shorty NP spoke VVD up RP instantly RB . SENT A DT hundred CD dollars NNS couldn't NN buy VVP that DT piece NN of IN stale JJ mud NN off IN his PP$ back RB , , he PP asserted VVD , , looking VVG off RP into IN the DT sky NN grandiosely RB . SENT But CC Balaam NP looked VVD at IN Shorty NP , , You PP keep VVP the DT mud NN , , he PP said VVD , , and CC I'll NP give VVP you PP thirty CD dollars NNS for IN the DT horse NN . SENT Shorty NP did VVD a DT little JJ professional NN laughing VVG , , and CC began VVD to TO walk VV toward IN his PP$ saddle NN . SENT Give VV you PP thirty CD dollars NNS , , repeated VVD Balaam NP , , picking VVG a DT stone NN up RP and CC slinging VVG it PP into IN the DT river NN . SENT How WRB far RB do VV yu NP call VV it PP to TO Drybone NP . SENT Shorty NP remarked VVD , , stooping VVG to TO investigate VV the DT bucking VVG strap NN on IN his PP$ saddle NN a DT superfluous JJ performance NN , , for IN Pedro NP never RB bucked VVD . SENT You PP won't VVD have VH to TO walk VV , , said VVD Balaam NP . SENT Stay VV all DT night NN , , and CC I'll NP send VVP you PP over RP comfortably RB in IN the DT morning NN , , when WRB the DT wagon NN goes VVZ for IN the DT mail NN . SENT Walk VV . SENT Shorty NP retorted VVD . SENT Drybone's NNS twenty CD five CD miles NNS . SENT Pedro'll NP put VVD me PP there RB in IN three CD hours NNS and CC not RB know VV he PP done VVN it PP . SENT He PP lifted VVD the DT saddle NN on IN the DT horse's NNS back RB . SENT Come VV , , Pedro NP , , said VVD he PP . SENT Come VV , , Pedro NP . SENT mocked VVN Balaam NP There RB followed VVD a DT little JJ silence NN . SENT No RB , , sir NN , , mumbled VVN Shorty NP , , with IN his PP$ head NN under IN Pedro's NP belly NN , , busily RB cinching VVG . SENT A DT hundred CD dollars NNS is VBZ bottom JJ figures NNS . SENT Balaam NP , , in IN his PP$ turn NN , , now RB duly RB performed VVN some DT professional JJ laughing VVG , , which WDT was VBD noted VVN by IN Shorty NP under IN the DT horse's NNS belly NN . SENT He PP stood VVD up RP and CC squared VVD round NN on IN Balaam NP . SENT Well RB , , then RB , , he PP said VVD , , what'll NP yu NP give VVP for IN him PP . SENT Thirty CD dollars NNS , , said VVD Balaam NP , , looking VVG far RB off RB into IN the DT sky NN , , as IN Shorty NP had VHD looked VVN . SENT Oh UH , , come VV , , now RB , , expostulated VVD Shorty NP . SENT It PP was VBD he PP who WP now RB did VVD the DT feeling NN for IN an DT offer NN and CC this DT was VBD what WP Balaam NP liked VVD to TO see VV . SENT Why WRB yes RB , , he PP said VVD , , thirty CD , , and CC looked VVD surprised JJ that IN he PP should MD have VH to TO mention VV the DT sum NN so RB often RB . SENT I PP thought VVD yu'd NN quit VVD them PP first JJ figures NNS , , said VVD the DT cow NN puncher NN , , for IN yu NP can MD see VV I PP ain't JJ goin NP to TO look VV at IN em NN . SENT Balaam NP climbed VVD on IN the DT fence NN and CC sat VVD there RB I'm NN not RB crying VVG for IN your PP$ Pedro NP , , he PP observed VVD dispassionately RB . SENT Only RB it PP struck VVD me PP you PP were VBD dead RB broke VVD , , and CC wanted VVD to TO raise VV cash NN and CC keep VV yourself PP going VVG till IN you PP hunted VVN up RP a DT job NN and CC could MD buy VV him PP back RB . SENT He PP hooked VVD his PP$ right JJ thumb NN inside IN his PP$ waistcoat NN pocket NN . SENT But CC I'm NP not RB cryin VVZ for IN him PP , , he PP repeated VVD . SENT He'd NP stay VVP right RB here RB , , of IN course NN . SENT I PP wouldn't VVD part NN with IN him PP . SENT Why WRB does VVZ he PP stand VVP that DT way NN . SENT Hello UH . SENT Balaam NP suddenly RB straightened VVD himself PP , , like IN a DT man NN who WP has VHZ made VVN a DT discovery NN . SENT Hello UH , , what WP . SENT said VVD Shorty NP , , on IN the DT defensive NN . SENT Balaam NP was VBD staring VVG at IN Pedro NP with IN a DT judicial JJ frown NN . SENT Then RB he PP stuck VVD out RP a DT finger NN at IN the DT horse NN , , keeping VVG the DT thumb NN hooked VVN in IN his PP$ pocket NN . SENT So RB meagre JJ a DT gesture NN was VBD felt VVN by IN the DT ruffled VVN Shorty NP to TO be VB no DT just JJ way NN to TO point NN at IN Pedro NP . SENT What's NP the DT matter NN with IN that DT foreleg NN there RB . SENT said VVD Balaam NP . SENT Which WDT . SENT Nothin's NP the DT matter NN with IN it PP . SENT snapped JJ Shorty NP . SENT Balaam NP climbed VVD down RP from IN his PP$ fence NN and CC came VVD over RP with IN elaborate JJ deliberation NN . SENT He PP passed VVD his PP$ hand NN up RP and CC down RB the DT off JJ foreleg NN . SENT Then RB he PP spit VVD slenderly RB . SENT Mm NP . SENT he PP said VVD thoughtfully RB . SENT and CC added VVD , , with IN a DT shade NN of IN sadness NN , , that's NNS always RB to TO be VB expected VVN when WRB they're NN worked VVD too RB young JJ . SENT Shorty NP slid VVD his PP$ hand NN slowly RB over IN the DT disputed JJ leg NN . SENT What's NNS to TO be VB expected VVN . SENT he PP inquired VVD that DT they'll NN eat VV hearty JJ . SENT Well RB , , he PP does VVZ . SENT At IN this DT retort NN the DT Virginian JJ permitted VVD himself PP to TO laugh VV in IN audible JJ sympathy NN . SENT Sprung VVN , , continued VVD Balaam NP , , with IN a DT sigh NN . SENT Whirling VVG round NN short RB when WRB his PP$ bones NNS were VBD soft RB did VVD that IN . SENT Yes UH . SENT Sprung VVN . SENT Shorty NP said VVD , , with IN a DT bark NN of IN indignation NN . SENT Come VVN on IN , , Pede NP . SENT you PP and CC me'll JJ spring NN for IN town NN . SENT He PP caught VVD the DT horn NN of IN the DT saddle NN , , and CC as IN he PP swung VVD into IN place NN the DT horse NN rushed VVD away RB with IN him PP . SENT O NN ee NNS . SENT yoi NP yup NP , , yup NP , , yup NP . SENT sang VVD Shorty NP , , in IN the DT shrill JJ cow NN dialect NN . SENT He PP made VVD Pedro NP play VV an DT exhibition NN game NN of IN speed NN , , bringing VVG him PP round VVP close RB to TO Balaam NP in IN a DT wide JJ circle NN , , and CC then RB he PP vanished VVD in IN dust NN down IN the DT left JJ bank NN trail NN . SENT Balaam NP looked VVD after IN him PP and CC laughed VVD harshly RB . SENT He PP had VHD seen VVN trout NN dash NN about IN like JJ that IN when WRB the DT hook NN in IN their PP$ jaw NN first RB surprised VVD them PP . SENT He PP knew VVD Shorty NP would MD show VV the DT pony NN off RP , , and CC he PP knew VVD Shorty's NP love NN for IN Pedro NP was VBD not RB equal JJ to TO his PP$ need NN of IN money NN . SENT He PP called VVD to TO one CD of IN his PP$ men NNS , , asked VVD something NN about IN the DT dam NN at IN the DT mouth NN of IN the DT canyon NN , , where WRB the DT main JJ irrigation NN ditch NN began VVD , , made VVD a DT remark NN about IN the DT prolonged JJ drought NN , , and CC then RB walked VVD to TO his PP$ dining NN room NN door NN , , where WRB , , as IN he PP expected VVD , , Shorty NP met VVD him PP . SENT Say VV , , said VVD the DT youth NN , , do VVP you PP consider VVP that's NNS any DT way NN to TO talk VV about IN a DT good JJ horse NN . SENT Any DT dude NN could MD see VV the DT leg's NNS sprung VVN , , said VVD Balaam NP . SENT But CC he PP looked VVD at IN Pedro's NP shoulder NN , , which WDT was VBD well RB laid VVN back RB . SENT and CC he PP admired VVD his PP$ points NNS , , dark JJ in IN contrast NN with IN the DT buckskin NN , , and CC also RB the DT width NN between IN the DT eyes NNS . SENT Now RB you PP know VVP , , whined VVD Shorty NP , , that WDT it PP ain't VVD sprung VVN any DT more JJR than IN your PP$ leg's JJ cork NN . SENT If IN you PP mean VVP the DT right JJ leg NN ain't NN plumb RB straight RB , , I PP can MD tell VV you PP he PP was VBD born VVN so RB . SENT That DT don't NN make VV no DT difference NN , , for IN it PP ain't VVD weak JJ . SENT Try VV him PP onced JJ . SENT Just RB as RB sound JJ and CC strong JJ as IN iron NN . SENT Never RB stumbles NNS . SENT And CC he PP don't VVD never RB go VV to TO jumpin NN with IN yu NP . SENT He's NP kind NN and CC he's NNS smart JJ . SENT And CC the DT master NN petted VVD his PP$ pony NN , , who WP lifted VVD a DT hoof NN for IN another DT handshake NN . SENT Of IN course NN Balaam NP had VHD never RB thought VVN the DT leg NN was VBD sprung VVN , , and CC he PP now RB took VVD on IN an DT unprejudiced JJ air NN of IN wanting VVG to TO believe VV Shorty's NP statements NNS if IN he PP only RB could MD . SENT Maybe RB there's RB two CD years NNS work NN left VVN in IN that DT leg NN , , he PP now RB observed VVD . SENT Better RBR give VV your PP$ hawss NN away RB , , Shorty NP , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT Is VBZ this DT your PP$ deal NN , , my PP$ friend NN . SENT inquired VVD Balaam NP . SENT And CC he PP slanted VVD his PP$ bullet NN head NN at IN the DT Virginian JJ . SENT Give VV him PP away RB , , Shorty NP , , drawled VVD the DT Southerner JJR . SENT His PP$ laig NN is VBZ busted VVN . SENT Mr NP . SENT Balaam NP says VVZ so RB . SENT Balaam's NP face NN grew VVD evil NN with IN baffled VVN fury NN . SENT But CC the DT Virginian JJ was VBD gravely RB considering VVG Pedro NP . SENT He PP , , too RB , , was VBD not RB pleased VVN . SENT But CC he PP could MD not RB interfere VV . SENT Already RB he PP had VHD overstepped VVN the DT code NN in IN these DT matters NNS . SENT He PP would MD have VH dearly RB liked VVN for IN reasons NNS good JJ and CC bad JJ , , spite NN and CC mercy NN mingled VVN to TO have VH spoiled JJ Balaam's NP market NN , , to TO have VH offered VVN a DT reasonable JJ or CC even RB an DT unreasonable JJ price NN for IN Pedro NP , , and CC taken VVN possession NN of IN the DT horse NN himself PP . SENT But CC this DT might MD not RB be VB . SENT In IN bets NNS , , in IN card NN games NNS , , in IN all DT horse NN transactions NNS and CC other JJ matters NNS of IN similar JJ business NN , , a DT man NN must MD take VV care NN of IN himself PP , , and CC wiser JJR onlookers NNS must MD suppress VV their PP$ wisdom NN and CC hold VV their PP$ peace NN . SENT That DT evening NN Shorty NP again RB had VHD a DT cigar NN . SENT He PP had VHD parted VVD with IN Pedro NP for IN forty NN dollars NNS , , a DT striped JJ Mexican JJ blanket NN , , and CC a DT pair NN of IN spurs VVZ . SENT Undressing VVG over RP in IN the DT bunk NN house NN , , he PP said VVD to TO the DT Virginian JJ , , I'll JJ sure JJ buy NN Pedro NP back RB off IN him PP just RB as RB soon RB as IN ever RB I PP rustle VV some DT cash NN . SENT The DT Virginian JJ grunted VVN . SENT He PP was VBD thinking VVG he PP should MD have VH to TO travel VV hard RB to TO get VV the DT horses NNS to TO the DT Judge NP by IN the DT 30 CD th NN . SENT and CC below IN that DT thought NN lay VVD his PP$ aching VVG disappointment NN and CC his PP$ longing NN for IN Bear NP Creek NP . SENT In IN the DT early JJ dawn NN Shorty NP sat VVD up RP among IN his PP$ blankets NNS on IN the DT floor NN of IN the DT bunk NN house NN and CC saw VVD the DT various JJ sleepers NNS coiled VVN or CC sprawled VVN in IN their PP$ beds NNS . SENT their PP$ breathing NN had VHD not RB yet RB grown VVN restless JJ at IN the DT nearing VVG of IN day NN . SENT He PP stepped VVD to TO the DT door NN carefully RB , , and CC saw VVD the DT crowding VVG blackbirds NNS begin VV their PP$ walk NN and CC chatter NN in IN the DT mud NN of IN the DT littered VVN and CC trodden VVN corrals NNS . SENT From IN beyond IN among IN the DT cotton NN woods NNS , , came VVD continually RB the DT smooth JJ unemphatic JJ sound NN of IN the DT doves NNS answering VVG each DT other JJ invisibly RB . SENT and CC against IN the DT empty JJ ridge NN of IN the DT river NN bluff NN lay VVD the DT moon NN , , no DT longer RBR shining VVG , , for IN there EX was VBD established VVN a DT new JJ light NN through IN the DT sky NN . SENT Pedro NP stood VVD in IN the DT pasture NN close NN to TO the DT bars NNS . SENT The DT cowboy NN slowly RB closed VVD the DT door NN behind IN him PP , , and CC sitting VVG down RP on IN the DT step NN , , drew VVD his PP$ money NN out RP and CC idly RB handled VVD it PP , , taking VVG no DT comfort NN just RB then RB from IN its PP$ possession NN . SENT Then RB he PP put VVP it PP back RB , , and CC after IN dragging VVG on IN his PP$ boots NNS , , crossed VVN to TO the DT pasture NN , , and CC held VVD a DT last JJ talk NN with IN his PP$ pony NN , , brushing VVG the DT cakes NNS of IN mud NN from IN his PP$ hide NN where WRB he PP had VHD rolled VVN , , and CC passing VVG a DT lingering VVG hand NN over IN his PP$ mane NN . SENT As IN the DT sounds NNS of IN the DT morning NN came VVD increasingly RB from IN tree NN and CC plain NN , , Shorty NP glanced VVD back RB to TO see VV that IN no DT one NN was VBD yet RB out RB of IN the DT cabin NN , , and CC then RB put VV his PP$ arms NNS round VVP the DT horse's NNS neck NN , , laying VVG his PP$ head NN against IN him PP . SENT For IN a DT moment NN the DT cowboy's NNS insignificant JJ face NN was VBD exalted VVN by IN the DT emotion NN he PP would MD never RB have VH let VVN others NNS see VVP . SENT He PP hugged VVD tight RB this DT animal NN , , who WP was VBD dearer JJR to TO his PP$ heart NN than IN anybody NN in IN the DT world NN . SENT Good JJ by IN , , Pedro NP , , he PP said VVD good JJ by IN . SENT Pedro NP looked VVD for IN bread NN . SENT No RB , , said VVD his PP$ master NN , , sorrowfully RB , , not RB any DT more RBR . SENT Yu NP know VVP well RB I'd JJ give VV it PP yu NP if IN I PP had VHD it PP . SENT You PP and CC me PP didn't VVD figure NN on IN this DT , , did VVD we PP , , Pedro NP . SENT Good JJ by IN . SENT He PP hugged VVD his PP$ pony NN again RB , , and CC got VVD as RB far RB as IN the DT bars NNS of IN the DT pasture NN , , but CC returned VVD once RB more JJR . SENT Good JJ by IN , , my PP$ little JJ horse NN , , my PP$ dear RB horse NN , , my PP$ little JJ , , little JJ Pedro NP , , he PP said VVD , , as IN his PP$ tears NNS wet JJ the DT pony's JJ neck NN . SENT Then RB he PP wiped VVD them PP with IN his PP$ hand NN , , and CC got VVD himself PP back RB to TO the DT bunk NN house NN . SENT After IN breakfast NN he PP and CC his PP$ belongings NNS departed VVD to TO Drybone NP , , and CC Pedro NP from IN his PP$ field NN calmly RB watched VVD this DT departure NN . SENT for IN horses NNS must MD recognize VV even RB less JJR than IN men NNS the DT black JJ corners NNS that IN their PP$ destinies NNS turn VVP . SENT The DT pony NN stopped VVD feeding VVG to TO look VV at IN the DT mail NN wagon NN pass VVP by IN . SENT but CC the DT master NN sitting VVG in IN the DT wagon NN forebore NN to TO turn VV his PP$ head NN . SENT Chapter NP XXVI NP . SENT Balaam NP And CC Pedro NP Resigned VVD to TO wait VV for IN the DT Judge's JJ horses NNS , , Balaam NP went VVD into IN his PP$ office NN this DT dry JJ , , bright JJ morning NN and CC read VV nine CD accumulated VVN newspapers NNS . SENT for IN he PP was VBD behindhand JJ . SENT Then RB he PP rode VVD out RP on IN the DT ditches NNS , , and CC met VVD his PP$ man NN returning VVG with IN the DT troublesome JJ animals NNS at IN last JJ . SENT He PP hastened VVN home NN and CC sent VVD for IN the DT Virginian JJ . SENT He PP had VHD made VVN a DT decision NN . SENT See VV here RB , , he PP said VVD . SENT those DT horses NNS are VBP coming VVG . SENT What WP trail NN would MD you PP take VV over RP to TO the DT Judge's NNS . SENT Shortest JJS trail's NNS right RB through IN the DT Bow NP Laig NP Mountains NP , , said VVD the DT foreman NN , , in IN his PP$ gentle JJ voice NN . SENT Guess VV you're NN right NN . SENT It's NP dinner NN time NN . SENT We'll JJ start NN right RB afterward RB . SENT We'll NP make VVP Little RB Muddy VV Crossing VVG by IN sundown NN , , and CC Sunk VVD Creek NP to TO morrow NN , , and CC the DT next JJ day'll NN see VV us PP through RP . SENT Can MD a DT wagon NN get VV through IN Sunk VVN Creek NP Canyon NP . SENT The DT Virginian JJ smiled VVD . SENT I PP reckon VVP it PP can't NN , , seh NP , , and CC stay VV resembling VVG a DT wagon NN . SENT Balaam NP told VVD them PP to TO saddle VV Pedro NP and CC one CD packhorse NN , , and CC drive VV the DT bunch NN of IN horses NNS into IN a DT corral NN , , roping VVG the DT Judge's JJ two CD , , who WP proved VVD extremely RB wild JJ . SENT He PP had VHD decided VVN to TO take VV this DT journey NN himself PP on IN remembering VVG certain JJ politics NNS soon RB to TO be VB rife JJ in IN Cheyenne NP . SENT For IN Judge NP Henry NP was VBD indeed RB a DT greater JJR man NN than IN Balaam NP . SENT This DT personally RB conducted VVN return NN of IN the DT horses NNS would MD temper VV its PP$ tardiness NN , , and CC , , moreover RB , , the DT sight NN of IN some DT New NP York NP visitors NNS would MD be VB a DT good JJ thing NN after IN seven CD months NNS of IN no DT warmer JJR touch NN with IN that DT metropolis NN than IN the DT Sunday NP HERALD VVP , , always RB eight CD days NNS old JJ when WRB it PP reached VVD the DT Butte NP Creek NP Ranch NP . SENT They PP forded VVD Butte NP Creek NP , , and CC , , crossing VVG the DT well RB travelled JJ trail NN which WDT follows VVZ down RP to TO Drybone NP , , turned VVD their PP$ faces NNS toward IN the DT uninhabited JJ country NN that WDT began VVD immediately RB , , as IN the DT ocean NN begins VVZ off RP a DT sandy JJ shore NN . SENT And CC as IN a DT single JJ mast NN on IN which WDT no DT sail NN is VBZ shining VVG stands NNS at IN the DT horizon NN and CC seems VVZ to TO add VV a DT loneliness NN to TO the DT surrounding VVG sea NN , , so RB the DT long JJ gray JJ line NN of IN fence NN , , almost RB a DT mile NN away RB , , that WDT ended VVD Balaam's NP land NN on IN this DT side NN the DT creek NN , , stretched VVN along IN the DT waste NN ground NN and CC added VVD desolation NN to TO the DT plain NN . SENT No DT solitary JJ watercourse NN with IN margin NN of IN cottonwoods NNS or CC willow NN thickets NNS flowed VVD here RB to TO stripe NN the DT dingy JJ , , yellow JJ world NN with IN interrupting VVG green JJ , , nor CC were VBD cattle NNS to TO be VB seen VVN dotting VVG the DT distance NN , , nor CC moving VVG objects NNS at IN all DT , , nor CC any DT bird NN in IN the DT soundless JJ air NN . SENT The DT last JJ gate NN was VBD shut VVN by IN the DT Virginian JJ , , who WP looked VVD back RB at IN the DT pleasant JJ trees NNS of IN the DT ranch NN , , and CC then RB followed VVD on IN in IN single JJ file NN across IN the DT alkali NN of IN No DT Man's NP Land NP . SENT No DT cloud NN was VBD in IN the DT sky NN . SENT The DT desert's JJ grim JJ noon NN shone VVD sombrely RB on IN flat JJ and CC hill NN . SENT The DT sagebrush NN was VBD dull JJ like IN zinc NN . SENT Thick JJ heat NN rose VVD near IN at IN hand NN from IN the DT caked VVD alkali NN , , and CC pale JJ heat NN shrouded VVD the DT distant JJ peaks NNS . SENT There EX were VBD five CD horses NNS . SENT Balaam NP led VVD on IN Pedro NP , , his PP$ squat JJ figure NN stiff JJ in IN the DT saddle NN , , but CC solid JJ as IN a DT rock NN , , and CC tilted VVN a DT little JJ forward RB , , as IN his PP$ habit NN was VBD . SENT One CD of IN the DT Judge's NNS horses NNS came VVD next JJ , , a DT sorrel NN , , dragging VVG back RB continually RB on IN the DT rope NN by IN which WDT he PP was VBD led VVN . SENT After IN him PP ambled VVD Balaam's NP wise JJ pack NN animal NN , , carrying VVG the DT light JJ burden NN of IN two CD days NNS food NN and CC lodging NN . SENT She PP was VBD an DT old JJ mare NN who WP could MD still RB go VV when WRB she PP chose VVD , , but CC had VHD been VBN schooled VVN by IN the DT years NNS , , and CC kept VVD the DT trail NN , , giving VVG no DT trouble NN to TO the DT Virginian JJ who WP came VVD behind IN her PP . SENT He PP also RB sat VVD solid JJ as IN a DT rock NN , , yet RB subtly RB bending VVG to TO the DT struggles NNS of IN the DT wild JJ horse NN he PP led VVD , , as IN a DT steel NN spring NN bends NNS and CC balances NNS and CC resumes VVZ its PP$ poise NN . SENT Thus RB they PP made VVD but CC slow JJ time NN , , and CC when WRB they PP topped VVD the DT last JJ dull JJ rise NN of IN ground NN and CC looked VVD down RP on IN the DT long JJ slant NN of IN ragged JJ , , caked VVD earth NN to TO the DT crossing VVG of IN Little RB Muddy JJ , , with IN its PP$ single JJ tree NN and CC few JJ mean JJ bushes NNS , , the DT final JJ distance NN where WRB eyesight NN ends NNS had VHD deepened VVD to TO violet NN from IN the DT thin JJ , , steady JJ blue NN they PP had VHD stared VVD at IN for IN so RB many JJ hours NNS , , and CC all DT heat NN was VBD gone VVN from IN the DT universal JJ dryness NN . SENT The DT horses NNS drank VVD a DT long JJ time NN from IN the DT sluggish JJ yellow JJ water NN , , and CC its PP$ alkaline JJ taste NN and CC warmth NN were VBD equally RB welcome JJ to TO the DT men NNS . SENT They PP built VVD a DT little JJ fire NN , , and CC when WRB supper NN was VBD ended VVN , , smoked VVD but CC a DT short JJ while NN and CC in IN silence NN , , before IN they PP got VVD in IN the DT blankets NNS that WDT were VBD spread VVN in IN a DT smooth JJ place NN beside IN the DT water NN . SENT They PP had VHD picketed VVN the DT two CD horses NNS of IN the DT Judge NP in IN the DT best JJS grass NN they PP could MD find VV , , letting VVG the DT rest NN go VV free JJ to TO find VV pasture NN where WRB they PP could MD . SENT When WRB the DT first JJ light NN came VVD , , the DT Virginian JJ attended VVD to TO breakfast NN , , while IN Balaam NP rode VVD away RB on IN the DT sorrel NN to TO bring VV in IN the DT loose JJ horses NNS . SENT They PP had VHD gone VVN far RB out RB of IN sight NN , , and CC when WRB he PP returned VVD with IN them PP , , after IN some DT two CD hours NNS , , he PP was VBD on IN Pedro NP . SENT Pedro NP was VBD soaking VVG with IN sweat NN , , and CC red JJ froth NN creamed VVN from IN his PP$ mouth NN . SENT The DT Virginian JJ saw VVD the DT horses NNS must MD have VH been VBN hard JJ to TO drive VV in IN , , especially RB after IN Balaam NP brought VVD them PP the DT wild JJ sorrel NN as IN a DT leader NN . SENT If IN you'd NN kep VV ridin NN him PP , , stead NN of IN changin NN off RP on IN your PP$ hawss NN , , they'd NN have VHP behaved VVN quieter JJR , , said VVD the DT foreman NN . SENT That's NP good JJ seasonable JJ advice NN , , said VVD Balaam NP , , sarcastically RB . SENT I PP could MD have VH told VVN you PP that IN now RB . SENT I PP could MD have VH told VVD you PP when WRB you PP started VVD , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , heating VVG the DT coffee NN for IN Balaam NP . SENT Balaam NP was VBD eloquent JJ on IN the DT outrageous JJ conduct NN of IN the DT horses NNS . SENT He PP had VHD come VVN up RP with IN them PP evidently RB striking JJ back RB for IN Butte NP Creek NP , , with IN the DT old JJ mare NN in IN the DT lead NN . SENT But CC I PP soon RB showed VVD her PP the DT road NN she PP was VBD to TO go VV , , he PP said VVD , , as IN he PP drove VVD them PP now RB to TO the DT water NN . SENT The DT Virginian JJ noticed VVD the DT slight JJ limp NN of IN the DT mare NN , , and CC how WRB her PP$ pastern NN was VBD cut VVN as RB if IN with IN a DT stone NN or CC the DT sharp JJ heel NN of IN a DT boot NN . SENT I PP guess VVP she'll RB not RB be VB in IN a DT hurry NN to TO travel VV except IN when WRB she's NNS wanted VVD to TO , , continued VVD Balaam NP . SENT He PP sat VVD down RP , , and CC sullenly RB poured VVD himself PP some DT coffee NN . SENT We'll NN be VB in IN luck NN if IN we PP make VVP any DT Sunk VVN Creek NP this DT night NN . SENT He PP went VVD on IN with IN his PP$ breakfast NN , , thinking VVG aloud RB for IN the DT benefit NN of IN his PP$ companion NN , , who WP made VVD no DT comments NNS , , preferring VVG silence NN to TO the DT discomfort NN of IN talking VVG with IN a DT man NN whose WP$ vindictive JJ humor NN was VBD so RB thoroughly RB uppermost JJ . SENT He PP did VVD not RB even RB listen VV very RB attentively RB , , but CC continued VVD his PP$ preparations NNS for IN departure NN , , washing VVG the DT dishes NNS , , rolling VVG the DT blankets NNS , , and CC moving VVG about RB in IN his PP$ usual JJ way NN of IN easy JJ and CC visible JJ good JJ nature NN . SENT Six CD o'clock RB , , already RB , , said VVD Balaam NP , , saddling VVG the DT horses NNS . SENT And CC we'll RB not RB get VV started VVN for IN ten CD minutes NNS more RBR . SENT Then RB he PP came VVD to TO Pedro NP . SENT So RB you PP haven't VVD quit VV fooling VVG yet RB , , haven't VVD you PP . SENT he PP exclaimed VVD , , for IN the DT pony NN shrank VVD as IN he PP lifted VVD the DT bridle NN . SENT Take VV that IN for IN your PP$ sore JJ mouth NN . SENT and CC he PP rammed VVD the DT bit NN in IN , , at IN which WDT Pedro NP flung VVD back RB and CC reared VVN . SENT Well RB , , I PP never RB saw VVD Pedro NP act VV that DT way NN yet RB , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT Ah UH , , rubbish NN . SENT said VVD Balaam NP . SENT They're RB all PDT the DT same JJ . SENT Not RB a DT bastard JJ one CD but's NNS laying VVG for IN his PP$ chance NN to TO do VV for IN you PP . SENT Some'll NP buck VVP you PP off RP , , and CC some'll JJ roll NN with IN you PP , , and CC some'll RB fight VV you PP with IN their PP$ fore NN feet NNS . SENT They PP may MD play VV good JJ for IN a DT year NN , , but CC the DT Western JJ pony's NN man's NNS enemy NN , , and CC when WRB he PP judges NNS he's NNS got VVD his PP$ chance NN , , he's NNS going VVG to TO do VV his PP$ best JJS . SENT And CC if IN you PP come VVP out RP alive JJ it PP won't NN be VB his PP$ fault NN . SENT Balaam NP paused VVD for IN a DT while NN , , packing NN . SENT You've NP got VVD to TO keep VV them PP afraid JJ of IN you PP , , he PP said VVD next JJ . SENT that's NNS what WP you've NN got VVD to TO do VV if IN you PP don't VVD want VV trouble NN . SENT That DT Pedro NP horse NN there RB has VHZ been VBN fed VVN , , hand NN fed NN , , and CC fooled VVN with IN like IN a DT damn JJ pet NN , , and CC what's NNS that IN policy NN done VVN . SENT Why WRB , , he PP goes VVZ ugly JJ when WRB he PP thinks VVZ it's NNS time NN , , and CC decides VVZ he'll RB not RB drive VV any DT horses NNS into IN camp NN this DT morning NN . SENT He PP knows VVZ better RBR now RB . SENT Mr NP . SENT Balaam NP , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , I'll JJ buy NN that IN hawss NN off IN yu NP right RB now RB . SENT Balaam NP shook VVD his PP$ head NN . SENT You'll NP not RB do VVP that DT right NN now RB or CC any DT other JJ time NN , , said VVD he PP . SENT I PP happen VVP to TO want VV him PP . SENT The DT Virginian JJ could MD do VV no RB more RBR . SENT He PP had VHD heard VVN cow NN punchers NNS say VVP to TO refractory JJ ponies NNS , , You PP keep VVP still RB , , or CC I'll NP Balaam NP you PP . SENT and CC he PP now RB understood VVD the DT aptness NN of IN the DT expression NN . SENT Meanwhile RB Balaam NP began VVD to TO lead VV Pedro NP to TO the DT creek NN for IN a DT last JJ drink NN before IN starting VVG across IN the DT torrid JJ drought NN . SENT The DT horse NN held VVD back RB on IN the DT rein NN a DT little JJ , , and CC Balaam NP turned VVD and CC cut VVD the DT whip NN across IN his PP$ forehead NN . SENT A DT delay NN of IN forcing VVG and CC backing VVG followed VVN , , while IN the DT Virginian JJ , , already RB in IN the DT saddle NN , , waited VVD . SENT The DT minutes NNS passed VVD , , and CC no DT immediate JJ prospect NN , , apparently RB , , of IN getting VVG nearer JJR Sunk VVN Creek NP . SENT He PP ain NN goin NP to TO follow VV you PP while IN you're NN beatin NN his PP$ haid NP , , the DT Southerner JJR at IN length NN remarked VVD . SENT Do VV you PP think VVP you PP can MD teach VV me PP anything NN about IN horses NNS . SENT retorted VVN Balaam NP . SENT Well RB , , it PP don't VVD look VV like IN I PP could MD , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , lazily RB . SENT Then RB don't NN try VV it PP , , so RB long RB as IN it's NNS not RB your PP$ horse NN , , my PP$ friend NN . SENT Again RB the DT Southerner JJR levelled VVD his PP$ eye NN on IN Balaam NP . SENT All DT right NN , , he PP said VVD , , in IN the DT same JJ gentle JJ voice NN . SENT And CC don't VVD you PP call VV me PP your PP$ friend NN . SENT You've NP made VVD that DT mistake NN twiced JJ . SENT The DT road NN was VBD shadeless JJ , , as IN it PP had VHD been VBN from IN the DT start NN , , and CC they PP could MD not RB travel VV fast RB . SENT During IN the DT first JJ few JJ hours NNS all DT coolness NN was VBD driven VVN out RP of IN the DT glassy JJ morning NN , , and CC another DT day NN of IN illimitable JJ sun NN invested VVD the DT world NN with IN its PP$ blaze NN . SENT The DT pale JJ Bow NP Leg NN Range NP was VBD coming VVG nearer JJR , , but CC its PP$ hard JJ hot JJ slants NNS and CC rifts NNS suggested VVD no DT sort NN of IN freshness NN , , and CC even RB the DT pines NNS that IN spread NN for IN wide JJ miles NNS along IN near IN the DT summit NN counted VVN for IN nothing NN in IN the DT distance NN and CC the DT glare NN , , but CC seemed VVD mere JJ patches NNS of IN dull JJ dry JJ discoloration NN . SENT No DT talk NN was VBD exchanged VVN between IN the DT two CD travellers NNS , , for IN the DT cow NN puncher NN had VHD nothing NN to TO say VV and CC Balaam NP was VBD sulky JJ , , so RB they PP moved VVD along RP in IN silent JJ endurance NN of IN each DT other's JJ company NN and CC the DT tedium NN of IN the DT journey NN . SENT But CC the DT slow JJ succession NN of IN rise NN and CC fall NN in IN the DT plain RB changed VVN and CC shortened VVN . SENT The DT earth's NNS surface NN became VVD lumpy JJ , , rising VVG into IN mounds NNS and CC knotted JJ systems NNS of IN steep JJ small JJ hills NNS cut VVD apart RB by IN staring VVG gashes NNS of IN sand NN , , where WRB water NN poured VVD in IN the DT spring NN from IN the DT melting NN snow NN . SENT After IN a DT time NN they PP ascended VVD through IN the DT foot NN hills NNS till IN the DT plain NN below RB was VBD for IN a DT while NN concealed VVN , , but CC came VVD again RB into IN view NN in IN its PP$ entirety NN , , distant JJ and CC a DT thing NN of IN the DT past NN , , while IN some DT magpies NNS sailed VVD down RB to TO meet VV them PP from IN the DT new JJ country NN they PP were VBD entering VVG . SENT They PP passed VVD up RP through IN a DT small JJ transparent JJ forest NN of IN dead JJ trees NNS standing VVG stark JJ and CC white JJ , , and CC a DT little RB higher RBR came VVD on IN a DT line NN of IN narrow JJ moisture NN that WDT crossed VVD the DT way NN and CC formed VVD a DT stale JJ pool NN among IN some DT willow NN thickets NNS . SENT They PP turned VVD aside RB to TO water VV their PP$ horses NNS , , and CC found VVD near IN the DT pool NN a DT circular JJ spot NN of IN ashes NNS and CC some DT poles NNS lying VVG , , and CC beside IN these DT a DT cage NN like IN edifice NN of IN willow NN wands NNS built VVN in IN the DT ground NN . SENT Indian JJ camp NN , , observed VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT There EX were VBD the DT tracks NNS of IN five CD or CC six CD horses NNS on IN the DT farther RBR side JJ of IN the DT pool NN , , and CC they PP did VVD not RB come VV into IN the DT trail NN , , but CC led VVD off RP among IN the DT rocks NNS on IN some DT system NN of IN their PP$ own JJ . SENT They're NN about IN a DT week NN old JJ , , said VVD Balaam NP . SENT It's NP part NN of IN that DT outfit NN that's NN been VBN hunting VVG . SENT They've NN gone VVN on IN to TO visit VV their PP$ friends NNS , , added VVD the DT cow NN puncher NN . SENT Yes UH , , on IN the DT Southern NP Reservation NN . SENT How WRB far RB do VVP you PP call VVP Sunk VVN Creek NP now RB . SENT Well RB , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , calculating VVG , , it's NNS mighty JJ nigh IN fo'ty JJ miles NNS from IN Muddy JJ Crossin NP , , an DT I PP reckon VVP we've NN come VVP eighteen CD . SENT Just RB about RB . SENT It's NP noon NN . SENT Balaam NP snapped VVD his PP$ watch NN shut VVD . SENT We'll JJ rest NN here RB till IN 12 CD . SENT 30 CD . SENT When WRB it PP was VBD time NN to TO go VV , , the DT Virginian JJ looked VVD musingly RB at IN the DT mountains NNS . SENT We'll JJ need NN to TO travel VV right RB smart JJ to TO get VV through IN the DT canyon NN to TO night NN , , he PP said VVD . SENT Tell VV you PP what WP , , said VVD Balaam NP . SENT we'll JJ rope NN the DT Judge's NNS horses NNS together RB and CC drive VV em NN in IN front NN of IN us PP . SENT That'll NP make VVP speed NN . SENT Mightn't NP they PP get VVP away RB on IN us PP . SENT objected VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT They're NN pow'ful NN wild JJ . SENT They PP can't VVD get VV away RB from IN me PP , , I PP guess VVP , , said VVD Balaam NP , , and CC the DT arrangement NN was VBD adopted VVN . SENT We're NP the DT first JJ this DT season NN over IN this DT piece NN of IN the DT trail NN , , he PP observed VVD presently RB . SENT His PP$ companion NN had VHD noticed VVN the DT ground NN already RB , , and CC assented VVN . SENT There EX were VBD no DT tracks NNS anywhere RB to TO be VB seen VVN over IN which WDT winter NN had VHD not RB come VVN and CC gone VVN since IN they PP had VHD been VBN made VVN . SENT Presently RB the DT trail NN wound VVD into IN a DT sultry JJ gulch NN that WDT hemmed VVD in IN the DT heat NN and CC seemed VVD to TO draw VV down RP the DT sun's JJ rays NNS more RBR vertically RB . SENT The DT sorrel JJ horse NN chose VVD this DT place NN to TO make VV a DT try NN for IN liberty NN . SENT He PP suddenly RB whirled VVD from IN the DT trail NN , , dragging VVG with IN him PP his PP$ less JJR inventive JJ fellow NN . SENT Leaving VVG the DT Virginian JJ with IN the DT old JJ mare NN , , Balaam NP headed VVD them PP off RP , , for IN Pedro NP was VBD quick JJ , , and CC they PP came VVD jumping VVG down RP the DT bank NN together RB , , but CC swiftly RB crossed VVD up RP on IN the DT other JJ side NN , , getting VVG much RB higher JJR before IN they PP could MD be VB reached VVN . SENT It PP was VBD no DT place NN for IN this DT sort NN of IN game NN , , as IN the DT sides NNS of IN the DT ravine NN were VBD ploughed VVN with IN steep JJ channels NNS , , broken VVN with IN jutting VVG knobs NNS of IN rock NN , , and CC impeded VVN by IN short JJ twisted JJ pines NNS that WDT swung VVD out RP from IN their PP$ roots NNS horizontally RB over IN the DT pitch NN of IN the DT hill NN . SENT The DT Virginian JJ helped VVN , , but CC used VVD his PP$ horse NN with IN more JJR judgment NN , , keeping VVG as RB much RB on IN the DT level NN as IN possible JJ , , and CC endeavoring VVG to TO anticipate VV the DT next JJ turn NN of IN the DT runaways NNS before IN they PP made VVD it PP , , while IN Balaam NP attempted VVD to TO follow VV them PP close VV , , wheeling VVG short RB when WRB they PP doubled VVD , , heavily RB beating VVG up RP the DT face NN of IN the DT slope NN , , veering VVG again RB to TO come VV down RP to TO the DT point NN he PP had VHD left VVN , , and CC whenever WRB he PP felt VVD Pedro NP begin VV to TO flag NN , , driving VVG his PP$ spurs NNS into IN the DT horse NN and CC forcing VVG him PP to TO keep VV up RP the DT pace NN . SENT He PP had VHD set VVN out RP to TO overtake VV and CC capture VV on IN the DT side NN of IN the DT mountain NN these DT two CD animals NNS who WP had VHD been VBN running VVG wild JJ for IN many JJ weeks NNS , , and CC now RB carried VVD no DT weight NN but CC themselves PP , , and CC the DT futility NN of IN such JJ work NN could MD not RB penetrate VV his PP$ obstinate JJ and CC rising VVG temper NN . SENT He PP had VHD made VVN up RP his PP$ mind NN not RB to TO give VV in IN . SENT The DT Virginian JJ soon RB decided VVN to TO move VV slowly RB along RB for IN the DT present NN , , preventing VVG the DT wild JJ horses NNS from IN passing VVG down RP the DT gulch NN again RB , , but CC otherwise RB saving VVG his PP$ own JJ animal NN from IN useless JJ fatigue NN . SENT He PP saw VVD that IN Pedro NP was VBD reeking VVG wet JJ , , with IN mouth NN open JJ , , and CC constantly RB stumbling VVG , , though IN he PP galloped VVD on RP . SENT The DT cow NN puncher NN kept VVD the DT group NN in IN sight NN , , driving VVG the DT packhorse NN in IN front NN of IN him PP , , and CC watching VVG the DT tactics NNS of IN the DT sorrel NN , , who WP had VHD now RB undoubtedly RB become VV the DT leader NN of IN the DT expedition NN , , and CC was VBD at IN the DT top NN of IN the DT gulch NN , , in IN vain JJ trying VVG to TO find VV an DT outlet NN through IN its PP$ rocky JJ rim NN to TO the DT levels NNS above RB . SENT He PP soon RB judged VVN this DT to TO be VB no DT thoroughfare NN , , and CC changing VVG his PP$ plan NN , , trotted VVD down RP to TO the DT bottom NN and CC up RB the DT other JJ side NN , , gaining VVG more JJR and CC more JJR . SENT for IN in IN this DT new JJ descent NN Pedro NP had VHD fallen VVN twice RB . SENT Then RB the DT sorrel NN showed VVD the DT cleverness NN of IN a DT genuinely RB vicious JJ horse NN . SENT The DT Virginian JJ saw NN him PP stop VVP and CC fall VVP to TO kicking VVG his PP$ companion NN with IN all PDT the DT energy NN that IN a DT short JJ rope NN would MD permit VV . SENT The DT rope NN slipped VVD , , and CC both DT , , unencumbered JJ , , reached VVD the DT top NN and CC disappeared VVD . SENT Leaving VVG the DT packhorse NN for IN Balaam NP , , the DT Virginian JJ started VVD after IN them PP and CC came VVD into IN a DT high JJ tableland NN , , beyond IN which WDT the DT mountains NNS began VVD in IN earnest NN . SENT The DT runaways NNS were VBD moving VVG across RP toward IN these DT at IN an DT easy JJ rate NN . SENT He PP followed VVD for IN a DT moment NN , , then RB looking VVG back RB , , and CC seeing VVG no DT sign NN of IN Balaam NP , , waited VVD , , for IN the DT horses NNS were VBD sure JJ not RB to TO go VV fast RB when WRB they PP reached VVD good JJ pasture NN or CC water NN . SENT He PP got VVD out RP of IN the DT saddle NN and CC sat VVD on IN the DT ground NN , , watching VVG , , till IN the DT mare NN came VVD up RP slowly RB into IN sight NN , , and CC Balaam NP behind IN her PP . SENT When WRB they PP were VBD near JJ , , Balaam NP dismounted VVD and CC struck VVD Pedro NP fearfully RB , , until IN the DT stick NN broke VVD , , and CC he PP raised VVD the DT splintered VVN half NN to TO continue VV . SENT Seeing VVG the DT pony's NNS condition NN , , the DT Virginian JJ spoke VVD , , and CC said VVD , , I'd NP let VVD that DT hawss NN alone RB . SENT Balaam NP turned VVD to TO him PP , , but CC wholly RB possessed VVN by IN passion NN did VVD not RB seem VV to TO hear VV , , and CC the DT Southerner JJR noticed JJ how WRB white JJ and CC like VV that IN of IN a DT maniac NN his PP$ face NN was VBD . SENT The DT stick NN slid VVD to TO the DT ground NN . SENT He PP played VVD he PP was VBD tired JJ , , said VVD Balaam NP , , looking VVG at IN the DT Virginian JJ with IN glazed VVN eyes NNS . SENT The DT violence NN of IN his PP$ rage NN affected VVD him PP physically RB , , like IN some DT stroke NN of IN illness NN . SENT He PP played VVD out RP on IN me PP on IN purpose NN . SENT The DT man's NNS voice NN was VBD dry JJ and CC light JJ . SENT He's NP perfectly RB fresh JJ now RB , , he PP continued VVD , , and CC turned VVD again RB to TO the DT coughing VVG , , swaying VVG horse NN , , whose WP$ eyes NNS were VBD closed VVN . SENT Not RB having VHG the DT stick NN , , he PP seized VVD the DT animal's JJ unresisting NN head NN and CC shook VVD it PP . SENT The DT Virginian JJ watched VVD him PP a DT moment NN , , and CC rose VVD to TO stop VV such PDT a DT spectacle NN . SENT Then RB , , as RB if IN conscious JJ he PP was VBD doing VVG no DT real JJ hurt NN , , Balaam NP ceased VVD , , and CC turning VVG again RB in IN slow JJ fashion NN looked VVD across IN the DT level NN , , where WRB the DT runaways NNS were VBD still RB visible JJ . SENT I'll JJ have VHP to TO take VV your PP$ horse NN , , he PP said VVD , , mine's NNS played VVD out RP on IN me PP . SENT You PP ain NN goin NP to TO touch VV my PP$ hawss NN . SENT Again RB the DT words NNS seemed VVD not RB entirely RB to TO reach VV Balaam's NP understanding NN , , so RB dulled VVN by IN rage NN were VBD his PP$ senses NNS . SENT He PP made VVD no DT answer NN , , but CC mounted VVD Pedro NP . SENT and CC the DT failing VVG pony NN walked VVD mechanically RB forward RB , , while IN the DT Virginian JJ , , puzzled VVD , , stood VVD looking VVG after IN him PP . SENT Balaam NP seemed VVD without IN purpose NN of IN going VVG anywhere RB , , and CC stopped VVD in IN a DT moment NN . SENT Suddenly RB he PP was VBD at IN work NN at IN something NN . SENT This DT sight NN was VBD odd JJ and CC new JJ to TO look VV at IN . SENT For IN a DT few JJ seconds NNS it PP had VHD no DT meaning NN to TO the DT Virginian JJ as IN he PP watched VVD . SENT Then RB his PP$ mind NN grasped VVD the DT horror NN , , too RB late RB . SENT Even RB with IN his PP$ cry NN of IN execration NN and CC the DT tiger NN spring NN that IN he PP gave VVD to TO stop VV Balaam NP , , the DT monstrosity NN was VBD wrought JJ . SENT Pedro NP sank VVD motionless JJ , , his PP$ head NN rolling VVG flat JJ on IN the DT earth NN . SENT Balaam NP was VBD jammed VVN beneath IN him PP . SENT The DT man NN had VHD struggled VVN to TO his PP$ feet NNS before IN the DT Virginian JJ reached VVD the DT spot NN , , and CC the DT horse NN then RB lifted VVD his PP$ head NN and CC turned VVD it PP piteously RB round VVP . SENT Then RB vengeance NN like IN a DT blast NN struck VVN Balaam NP . SENT The DT Virginian JJ hurled VVN him PP to TO the DT ground NN , , lifted VVN and CC hurled VVN him PP again RB , , lifted VVD him PP and CC beat VV his PP$ face NN and CC struck VVD his PP$ jaw NN . SENT The DT man's JJ strong JJ ox NN like IN fighting VVG availed VVN nothing NN . SENT He PP fended VVD his PP$ eyes NNS as IN best JJS he PP could MD against IN these DT sledge NN hammer NN blows NNS of IN justice NN . SENT He PP felt VVD blindly RB for IN his PP$ pistol NN . SENT That DT arm NN was VBD caught VVN and CC wrenched VVN backward RB , , and CC crushed VVN and CC doubled VVN . SENT He PP seemed VVD to TO hear VV his PP$ own JJ bones NNS , , and CC set VVD up RP a DT hideous JJ screaming VVG of IN hate NN and CC pain NN . SENT Then RB the DT pistol NN at IN last JJ came VVD out RP , , and CC together RB with IN the DT hand NN that WDT grasped VVD it PP was VBD instantly RB stamped VVN into IN the DT dust NN . SENT Once RB again RB the DT creature NN was VBD lifted VVN and CC slung VVN so RB that IN he PP lay VVD across IN Pedro's NP saddle VV a DT blurred VVD , , dingy NNS , , wet JJ pulp NN . SENT Vengeance NN had VHD come VVN and CC gone VVN . SENT The DT man NN and CC the DT horse NN were VBD motionless JJ . SENT Around IN them PP , , silence NN seemed VVD to TO gather VV like IN a DT witness NN . SENT If IN you PP are VBP dead JJ , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , I PP am VBP glad JJ of IN it PP . SENT He PP stood VVD looking VVG down RP at IN Balaam NP and CC Pedro NP , , prone JJ in IN the DT middle NN of IN the DT open JJ tableland NN . SENT Then RB he PP saw VVD Balaam NP looking VVG at IN him PP . SENT It PP was VBD the DT quiet JJ stare NN of IN sight NN without IN thought NN or CC feeling NN , , the DT mere JJ visual JJ sense NN alone RB , , almost RB frightful JJ in IN its PP$ separation NN from IN any DT self NN . SENT But CC as IN he PP watched VVD those DT eyes NNS , , the DT self NN came VVD back RB into IN them PP . SENT I PP have VHP not RB killed VVN you PP , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT Well RB , , I PP ain't VVD goin NP to TO go VV any DT more RBR to TO yu NP if IN that's NNS a DT satisfaction NN to TO know VV . SENT Then RB he PP began VVD to TO attend VV to TO Balaam NP with IN impersonal JJ skill NN , , like IN some DT one NN hired VVN for IN the DT purpose NN . SENT He PP ain't VVD hurt VVN bad JJ , , he PP asserted VVD aloud RB , , as RB if IN the DT man NN were VBD some DT nameless JJ patient NN . SENT and CC then RB to TO Balaam NP he PP remarked VVD , , I PP reckon VVP it PP might MD have VH put VVN a DT less RBR tough JJ man NN than IN you PP out RB of IN business NN for IN quite PDT a DT while NN . SENT I'm NP goin NP to TO get VV some DT water NN now RB . SENT When WRB he PP returned VVD with IN the DT water NN , , Balsam NP was VBD sitting VVG up RP , , looking VVG about IN him PP . SENT He PP had VHD not RB yet RB spoken VVN , , nor CC did VVD he PP now RB speak VVP . SENT The DT sunlight NN flashed VVD on IN the DT six CD shooter NN where WRB it PP lay VVD , , and CC the DT Virginian JJ secured VVN it PP . SENT She PP ain't VVD so RB pretty RB as IN she PP was VBD , , he PP remarked VVD , , as IN he PP examined VVD the DT weapon NN . SENT But CC she'll NN go VVP right RB handy JJ yet RB . SENT Strength NN was VBD in IN a DT measure NN returning VVG to TO Pedro NP . SENT He PP was VBD a DT young JJ horse NN , , and CC the DT exhaustion NN neither CC of IN anguish NN nor CC of IN over IN riding NN was VBD enough JJ to TO affect VV him PP long RB or CC seriously RB . SENT He PP got VVD himself PP on IN his PP$ feet NNS and CC walked VVD waveringly RB over IN to TO the DT old JJ mare NN , , and CC stood VVD by IN her PP for IN comfort NN . SENT The DT cow NN puncher NN came VVD up RP to TO him PP , , and CC Pedro NP , , after IN starting VVG back RB slightly RB , , seemed VVD to TO comprehend VV that IN he PP was VBD in IN friendly JJ hands NNS . SENT It PP was VBD plain JJ that IN he PP would MD soon RB be VB able JJ to TO travel VV slowly RB if IN no DT weight NN was VBD on IN him PP , , and CC that IN he PP would MD be VB a DT very RB good JJ horse NN again RB . SENT Whether IN they PP abandoned VVD the DT runaways NNS or CC not RB , , there EX was VBD no RB staying VVG here RB for IN night NN to TO overtake VV them PP without IN food NN or CC water NN . SENT The DT day NN was VBD still RB high JJ , , and CC what WP its PP$ next JJ few JJ hours NNS had VHD in IN store NN the DT Virginian JJ could MD not RB say VV , , and CC he PP left VVD them PP to TO take VV care NN of IN themselves PP , , determining VVG meanwhile RB that IN he PP would MD take VV command NN of IN the DT minutes NNS and CC maintain VV the DT position NN he PP had VHD assumed VVN both CC as RB to TO Balaam NP and CC Pedro NP . SENT He PP took VVD Pedro's NP saddle VV off RP , , threw VVD the DT mare's NNS pack VVP to TO the DT ground NN , , put VVD Balaam's NP saddle NN on IN her PP , , and CC on IN that WDT stowed VVD or CC tied VVD her PP$ original JJ pack NN , , which WDT he PP could MD do VV , , since IN it PP was VBD so RB light JJ . SENT Then RB he PP went VVD to TO Balaam NP , , who WP was VBD sitting VVG up RP . SENT I PP reckon VVP you PP can MD travel VV , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT And CC your PP$ hawss NN can MD . SENT If IN you're NN comin NN with IN me PP , , you'll JJ ride VVP your PP$ mare NN . SENT I'm NP goin NP to TO trail VV them PP hawsses NNS . SENT If IN you're NN not RB comin JJ with IN me PP , , your PP$ hawss NN comes VVZ with IN me PP , , and CC you'll NN take VVP fifty CD dollars NNS for IN him PP . SENT Balaam NP was VBD indifferent JJ to TO this DT good JJ bargain NN . SENT He PP did VVD not RB look VV at IN the DT other JJ or CC speak VV , , but CC rose VVD and CC searched VVD about IN him PP on IN the DT ground NN . SENT The DT Virginian JJ was VBD also RB indifferent JJ as RB to TO whether IN Balaam NP chose VVD to TO answer VV or CC not RB . SENT Seeing NP Balaam NP searching VVG the DT ground NN , , he PP finished VVD what WP he PP had VHD to TO say VV . SENT I PP have VHP your PP$ six CD shooter NN , , and CC you'll NN have VHP it PP when WRB I'm NP ready JJ for IN you PP to TO . SENT Now RB , , I'm NP goin NP , , he PP concluded VVD . SENT Balaam's NP intellect NN was VBD clear JJ enough RB now RB , , and CC he PP saw VVD that IN though IN the DT rest NN of IN this DT journey NN would MD be VB nearly RB intolerable JJ , , it PP must MD go VV on RP . SENT He PP looked VVD at IN the DT impassive JJ cow NN puncher NN getting VVG ready JJ to TO no DT and CC tying VVG a DT rope NN on IN Pedro's NP neck NN to TO lead VV him PP , , then RB he PP looked VVD at IN the DT mountains NNS where WRB the DT runaways NNS had VHD vanished VVN , , and CC it PP did VVD not RB seem VV credible JJ to TO him PP that IN he PP had VHD come VVN into IN such JJ straits NNS . SENT He PP was VBD helped VVN stiffly RB on IN the DT mare NN , , and CC the DT three CD horses NNS in IN single JJ file NN took VVD up RP their PP$ journey NN once RB more JJR , , and CC came VVD slowly RB among IN the DT mountains NNS The DT perpetual JJ desert NN was VBD ended VVN , , and CC they PP crossed VVD a DT small JJ brook NN , , where WRB they PP missed VVD the DT trail NN . SENT The DT Virginian JJ dismounted VVN to TO find VV where WRB the DT horses NNS had VHD turned VVN off RP , , and CC discovered VVD that IN they PP had VHD gone VVN straight RB up IN the DT ridge NN by IN the DT watercourse NN . SENT There's RB been VBN a DT man NN camped VVD in IN hyeh NNS inside IN a DT month NN , , he PP said VVD , , kicking VVG up RP a DT rag NN of IN red JJ flannel NN . SENT White JJ man NN and CC two CD hawsses NNS . SENT Ours PP have VHP went VVD up RP his PP$ old JJ tracks NNS . SENT It PP was VBD not RB easy JJ for IN Balaam NP to TO speak VV yet RB , , and CC he PP kept VVD his PP$ silence NN . SENT But CC he PP remembered VVD that IN Shorty NP had VHD spoken VVN of IN a DT trapper NN who WP had VHD started VVN for IN Sunk VVN Creek NP . SENT For IN three CD hours NNS they PP followed VVD the DT runaways NNS course NN over IN softer JJR ground NN , , and CC steadily RB ascending VVG , , passed VVN one CD or CC two CD springs VVZ , , at IN length NN , , where WRB the DT mud NN was VBD not RB yet RB settled VVN in IN the DT hoof NN prints NNS . SENT Then RB they PP came VVD through IN a DT corner NN of IN pine NN forest NN and CC down RB a DT sudden JJ bank NN among IN quaking VVG asps NNS to TO a DT green JJ park NN . SENT Here RB the DT runaways NNS beside IN a DT stream NN were VBD grazing NN at IN ease NN , , but CC saw VVD them PP coming VVG , , and CC started VVD on IN again RB , , following VVG down RP the DT stream NN . SENT For IN the DT present JJ all RB to TO be VB done VVN was VBD to TO keep VV them PP in IN sight NN . SENT This DT creek NN received VVD tributaries NNS and CC widened VVD , , making VVG a DT valley NN for IN itself PP . SENT Above IN the DT bottom NN , , lining VVG the DT first JJ terrace NN of IN the DT ridge NN , , began VVD the DT pines NNS , , and CC stretched VVD back RB , , unbroken JJ over IN intervening VVG summit NN and CC basin NN , , to TO cease VV at IN last JJ where WRB the DT higher JJR peaks NNS presided VVD . SENT This DT hyeh's NNS the DT middle NN fork VV of IN Sunk VVN Creek NP , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT We'll NP get VVP on IN to TO our PP$ right JJ road NN again RB where WRB they PP join VVP . SENT Soon RB a DT game NN trail NN marked VVD itself PP along IN the DT stream NN . SENT If IN this DT would MD only RB continue VV , , the DT runaways NNS would MD be VB nearly RB sure JJ to TO follow VV it PP down RP into IN the DT canyon NN . SENT Then RB there EX would MD be VB no DT way NN for IN them PP but CC to TO go VV on RP and CC come VV out RP into IN their PP$ own JJ country NN , , where WRB they PP would MD make VV for IN the DT Judge's JJ ranch NN of IN their PP$ own JJ accord NN . SENT The DT great JJ point NN was VBD to TO reach VV the DT canyon NN before IN dark NN . SENT They PP passed VVD into IN permanent JJ shadow NN . SENT for IN though IN the DT other JJ side NN of IN the DT creek NN shone VVN in IN full JJ day NN , , the DT sun NN had VHD departed VVD behind IN the DT ridges NNS immediately RB above IN them PP . SENT Coolness NN filled VVD the DT air NN , , and CC the DT silence NN , , which WDT in IN this DT deep JJ valley NN of IN invading VVG shadow NN seemed VVD too RB silent JJ , , was VBD relieved VVN by IN the DT birds NNS . SENT Not RB birds NNS of IN song NN , , but CC a DT freakish JJ band NN of IN gray JJ talkative JJ observers NNS , , who WP came VVD calling VVG and CC croaking VVG along RP through IN the DT pines NNS , , and CC inspected VVD the DT cavalcade NN , , keeping VVG it PP company NN for IN a DT while NN , , and CC then RB flying VVG up RP into IN the DT woods NNS again RB . SENT The DT travellers NNS came VVD round VV a DT corner NN on IN a DT little JJ spread NN of IN marsh NN , , and CC from IN somewhere RB in IN the DT middle NN of IN it PP rose VVD a DT buzzard NN and CC sailed VVD on IN its PP$ black JJ pinions NNS into IN the DT air NN above IN them PP , , wheeling VVG and CC wheeling VVG , , but CC did VVD not RB grow VV distant JJ . SENT As IN it PP swept VVD over IN the DT trail NN , , something NN fell VVD from IN its PP$ claw NN , , a DT rag NN of IN red JJ flannel NN . SENT and CC each DT man NN in IN turn NN looked VVD at IN it PP as IN his PP$ horse NN went VVD by IN . SENT I PP wonder VVP if IN there's JJR plenty NN elk NNS and CC deer NN hyeh NNS . SENT said VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT I PP guess VVP there EX is VBZ , , Balaam NP replied VVD , , speaking VVG at IN last JJ . SENT The DT travellers NNS had VHD become VVN strangely RB reconciled VVN . SENT There's NP game NN most RBS all RB over IN these DT mountains NNS , , the DT Virginian JJ continued VVD . SENT country NN not RB been VBN settled VVN long RB enough RB to TO scare VV them PP out RP . SENT So RB they PP fell VVD into IN casual JJ conversation NN , , and CC for IN the DT first JJ time NN were VBD glad JJ of IN each DT other's JJ company NN . SENT The DT sound NN of IN a DT new JJ bird NN came VVD from IN the DT pines NNS above IN the DT hoot NN of IN an DT owl NN and CC was VBD answered VVN from IN some DT other JJ part NN of IN the DT wood NN . SENT This DT they PP did VVD not RB particularly RB notice VV at IN first JJ , , but CC soon RB they PP heard VVD the DT same JJ note NN , , unexpectedly RB distant JJ , , like IN an DT echo NN . SENT The DT game NN trail NN , , now RB quite PDT a DT defined VVN path NN beside IN the DT river NN , , showed VVD no DT sign NN of IN changing VVG its PP$ course NN or CC fading VVG out RP into IN blank JJ ground NN , , as IN these DT uncertain JJ guides NNS do VVP so RB often RB . SENT It PP led VVD consistently RB in IN the DT desired VVN direction NN , , and CC the DT two CD men NNS were VBD relieved VVN to TO see VV it PP continue VV . SENT Not RB only RB were VBD the DT runaways NNS easier JJR to TO keep VV track NN of IN , , but CC better JJR speed NN was VBD made VVN along IN this DT valley NN . SENT The DT pervading VVG imminence NN of IN night NN more RBR and CC more RBR dispelled VVD the DT lingering VVG afternoon NN , , though IN there EX was VBD yet RB no DT twilight NN in IN the DT open JJ , , and CC the DT high JJ peaks NNS opposite NN shone VVD yellow JJ in IN the DT invisible JJ sun NN . SENT But CC now RB the DT owls NNS hooted VVD again RB . SENT Their PP$ music NN had VHD something NN in IN it PP that WDT caused VVD both CC the DT Virginian JJ and CC Balaam NP to TO look VV up RP at IN the DT pines NNS and CC wish VVP that IN this DT valley NN would MD end VV . SENT Perhaps RB it PP was VBD early JJ for IN night NN birds NNS to TO begin VV . SENT or CC perhaps RB it PP was VBD that IN the DT sound NN never RB seemed VVD to TO fall VV behind RB , , but CC moved VVD abreast JJ of IN them PP among IN the DT trees NNS above IN , , as IN they PP rode VVD on IN without IN pause NN down RB below RB . SENT some DT influence NN made VVD the DT faces NNS of IN the DT travellers NNS grave NN . SENT The DT spell NN of IN evil NN which WDT the DT sight NN of IN the DT wheeling VVG buzzard NN had VHD begun VVN , , deepened VVD as IN evening NN grew VVD , , while IN ever RB and CC again RB along IN the DT creek NN the DT singular JJ call NN and CC answer NN of IN the DT owls NNS wandered VVN among IN the DT darkness NN of IN the DT trees NNS not RB far RB away RB . SENT The DT sun NN was VBD gone VVN from IN the DT peaks NNS when WRB at IN length NN the DT other JJ side NN of IN the DT stream NN opened VVD into IN a DT long JJ wide JJ meadow NN . SENT The DT trail NN they PP followed VVD , , after IN crossing VVG a DT flat JJ willow NN thicket NN by IN the DT water NN , , ran VVD into IN dense JJ pines NNS , , that WDT here RB for IN the DT first JJ time NN reached VVD all PDT the DT way NN down RB to TO the DT water's JJ edge NN . SENT The DT two CD men NNS came VVD out RP of IN the DT willows NNS , , and CC saw VVD ahead RB the DT capricious JJ runaways NNS leave VVP the DT bottom NN and CC go VV up RP the DT hill NN and CC enter VV the DT wood NN . SENT We PP must MD hinder VV that IN , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT and CC he PP dropped VVD Pedro's NP rope NN . SENT There's RB your PP$ sixshooter NN . SENT You PP keep VVP the DT trail NN , , and CC camp NN down RB there RB he PP pointed VVD to TO where WRB the DT trees NNS came VVD to TO the DT water NN till IN I PP head VVP them PP hawsses VVZ off RP . SENT I PP may MD not RB get VV back RB right RB away RB . SENT He PP galloped VVD up RP the DT open JJ hill NN and CC went VVD into IN the DT pine NN , , choosing VVG a DT place NN above IN where WRB the DT vagrants NNS had VHD disappeared VVN . SENT Balaam NP dismounted VVD , , and CC picking VVG up RP his PP$ six CD shooter NN , , took VVD the DT rope NN off IN Pedro's NP neck NN and CC drove VVD him PP slowly RB down RB toward IN where WRB the DT wood NN began VVD . SENT Its PP$ interior NN was VBD already RB dim JJ , , and CC Balaam NP saw VVD that IN here RB must MD be VB their PP$ stopping VVG place NN to TO night NN , , since IN there EX was VBD no RB telling VVG how WRB wide JJ this DT pine NN strip NN might MD extend VV along IN the DT trail NN before IN they PP could MD come VV out RP of IN it PP and CC reach VV another DT suitable JJ camping NN ground NN . SENT Pedro NP had VHD recovered VVN his PP$ strength NN , , and CC he PP now RB showed VVD signs NNS of IN restlessness NN . SENT He PP shied VVD where WRB there EX was VBD not RB even RB a DT stone NN in IN the DT trail NN , , and CC finally RB turned VVD sharply RB round VV . SENT Balaam NP expected VVD he PP was VBD going VVG to TO rush VV back RB on IN the DT way NN they PP had VHD come VVN . SENT but CC the DT horse NN stood VVD still RB , , breathing VVG excitedly RB . SENT He PP was VBD urged VVN forward RB again RB , , though IN he PP turned VVD more RBR than IN once RB . SENT But CC when WRB they PP were VBD a DT few JJ paces NNS from IN the DT wood NN , , and CC Balaam NP had VHD got VVN off RP preparatory JJ to TO camping NN , , the DT horse NN snorted VVN and CC dashed VVN into IN the DT water NN , , and CC stood VVD still RB there RB . SENT The DT astonished VVD Balaam NP followed VVD to TO turn VV him PP . SENT but CC Pedro NP seemed VVD to TO lose VV control NN of IN himself PP , , and CC plunged VVD to TO the DT middle NN of IN the DT river NN , , and CC was VBD evidently RB intending VVG to TO cross VV . SENT Fearing VVG that IN he PP would MD escape VV to TO the DT opposite JJ meadow NN and CC add VV to TO their PP$ difficulties NNS , , Balaam NP , , with IN the DT idea NN of IN turning VVG him PP round NN , , drew VVD his PP$ six CD shooter NN and CC fired VVN in IN front NN of IN the DT horse NN , , divining VVG , , even RB as IN the DT flash NN cut VVD the DT dusk NN , , the DT secret NN of IN all PDT this DT the DT Indians NPS . SENT but CC too RB late JJ . SENT His PP$ bruised VVN hand NN had VHD stiffened VVN , , marring VVG his PP$ aim NN , , and CC he PP saw VVD Pedro NP fall VV over RP in IN the DT water NN then RB rise VV and CC struggle VV up RP the DT bank NN on IN the DT farther RBR shore VV , , where WRB he PP now RB hurried JJ also RB , , to TO find VV that IN he PP had VHD broken VVN the DT pony's JJ leg NN . SENT He PP needed VVD no DT interpreter NN for IN the DT voices NNS of IN the DT seeming JJ owls NNS that WDT had VHD haunted VVN the DT latter JJ hour NN of IN their PP$ journey NN , , and CC he PP knew VVD that IN his PP$ beast's JJ keener NN instinct NN had VHD perceived VVN the DT destruction NN that WDT lurked VVD in IN the DT interior NN of IN the DT wood NN . SENT The DT history NN of IN the DT trapper NN whose WP$ horse NN had VHD returned VVN without IN him PP might MD have VH been VBN might MD still RB be VB his PP$ own JJ . SENT and CC he PP thought VVD of IN the DT rag NN that WDT had VHD fallen VVN from IN the DT buzzard's JJ talons NNS when WRB he PP had VHD been VBN disturbed VVN at IN his PP$ meal NN in IN the DT marsh NN . SENT Peaceable JJ Indians NPS were VBD still RB in IN these DT mountains NNS , , and CC some DT few JJ of IN them PP had VHD for IN the DT past NN hour NN been VBN skirting VVG his PP$ journey NN unseen JJ , , and CC now RB waited VVD for IN him PP in IN the DT wood NN which WDT they PP expected VVD him PP to TO enter VV . SENT They PP had VHD been VBN too RB wary JJ to TO use VV their PP$ rifles NNS or CC show VV themselves PP , , lest IN these DT travellers NNS should MD be VB only JJ part NN of IN a DT larger JJR company NN following VVG , , who WP would MD hear VV the DT noise NN of IN a DT shot NN , , and CC catch VV them PP in IN the DT act NN of IN murder NN . SENT So RB , , safe JJ under IN the DT cover NN of IN the DT pines NNS , , they PP had VHD planned VVN to TO sling VV their PP$ silent JJ noose NN , , and CC drag VV the DT white JJ man NN from IN his PP$ horse NN as IN he PP passed VVD through IN the DT trees NNS . SENT Balaam NP looked VVD over IN the DT river NN at IN the DT ominous JJ wood NN , , and CC then RB he PP looked VVD at IN Pedro NP , , the DT horse NN that IN he PP had VHD first RB maimed VVN and CC now RB ruined VVN , , to TO whom WP he PP probably RB owed VVD his PP$ life NN . SENT He PP was VBD lying VVG on IN the DT ground NN , , quietly RB looking VVG over IN the DT green JJ meadow NN , , where WRB dusk NN was VBD gathering VVG . SENT Perhaps RB he PP was VBD not RB suffering VVG from IN his PP$ wound NN yet RB , , as IN he PP rested VVD on IN the DT ground NN . SENT and CC into IN his PP$ animal JJ intelligence NN there RB probably RB came VVD no DT knowledge NN of IN this DT final JJ stroke NN of IN his PP$ fate NN . SENT At IN any DT rate NN , , no DT sound NN of IN pain NN came VVD from IN Pedro NP , , whose WP$ friendly JJ and CC gentle JJ face NN remained VVD turned VVN toward IN the DT meadow NN . SENT Once RB more JJR Balaam NP fired VVD his PP$ pistol NN , , and CC this DT time NN the DT aim NN was VBD true JJ , , and CC the DT horse NN rolled VVD over RP , , with IN a DT ball NN through IN his PP$ brain NN . SENT It PP was VBD the DT best JJS reward NN that WDT remained VVD for IN him PP . SENT Then RB Balaam NP rejoined VVD the DT old JJ mare NN , , and CC turned VVD from IN the DT middle NN fork VV of IN Sunk VVN Creek NP . SENT He PP dashed VVD across IN the DT wide JJ field NN , , and CC went VVD over IN a DT ridge NN , , and CC found VVD his PP$ way NN along IN in IN the DT night NN till IN he PP came VVD to TO the DT old JJ trail NN the DT road NN which WDT they PP would MD never RB have VH left VVN but CC for IN him PP and CC his PP$ obstinacy NN . SENT He PP unsaddled VVD the DT weary JJ mare NN by IN Sunk VVN Creek NP , , where WRB the DT canyon NN begins VVZ , , letting VVG her PP drag VV a DT rope NN and CC find VV pasture NN and CC water NN , , while IN he PP , , lighting VVG no DT fire NN to TO betray VV him PP , , crouched VVD close NN under IN a DT tree NN till IN the DT light NN came VVD . SENT He PP thought VVD of IN the DT Virginian JJ in IN the DT wood NN . SENT But CC what WP could MD either RB have VH done VVN for IN the DT other JJ had VHD he PP stayed VVD to TO look VV for IN him PP among IN the DT pines NNS . SENT If IN the DT cow NN puncher NN came VVD back RB to TO the DT corner NN , , he PP would MD follow VV Balaam's NP tracks NNS or CC not RB . SENT They PP would MD meet VV , , at IN any DT rate NN , , where WRB the DT creeks NNS joined VVD . SENT But CC they PP did VVD not RB meet VV . SENT And CC then RB to TO Balaam NP the DT prospect NN of IN going VVG onward RB to TO the DT Sunk VVN Creek NP Ranch NP became VVD more RBR than IN he PP could MD bear VV . SENT To TO come VV without IN the DT horses NNS , , to TO meet VV Judge NP Henry NP , , to TO meet VV the DT guests NNS of IN the DT Judge's NNS , , looking VVG as IN he PP did VVD now RB after IN his PP$ punishment NN by IN the DT Virginian JJ , , to TO give VV the DT news NN about IN the DT Judge's JJ favorite JJ man NN no RB , , how WRB could MD he PP tell VV such PDT a DT story NN as IN this DT . SENT Balaam NP went VVD no RB farther RBR than IN a DT certain JJ cabin NN , , where WRB he PP slept VVD , , and CC wrote VVD a DT letter NN to TO the DT Judge NP . SENT This DT the DT owner NN of IN the DT cabin NN delivered VVN . SENT And CC so RB , , having VHG spread VVN news NN which WDT would MD at IN once RB cause VV a DT search NN for IN the DT Virginian JJ , , and CC having VHG constructed VVN such JJ sentences NNS to TO the DT Judge NP as RB would MD most RBS smoothly RB explain VV how WRB , , being NN overtaken VVN by IN illness NN , , he PP had VHD not RB wished VVN to TO be VB a DT burden NN at IN Sunk VVN Creek NP , , Balaam NP turned VVD homeward RB by IN himself PP . SENT By IN the DT time NN he PP was VBD once RB more JJR at IN Butte NP Creek NP , , his PP$ general JJ appearance NN was VBD a DT thing NN less RBR to TO be VB noticed VVN . SENT And CC there EX was VBD Shorty NP , , waiting VVG . SENT One CD way NN and CC another DT , , the DT lost JJ dog NN had VHD been VBN able JJ to TO gather VV some DT ready JJ money NN . SENT He PP was VBD cheerful JJ because IN of IN this DT momentary JJ purseful NN of IN prosperity NN . SENT And CC so RB I PP come VVP back RB , , yu NP see VVP , , he PP said VVD . SENT For IN I PP figured VVD on IN getting VVG Pedro NP back RB as RB soon RB as IN I PP could MD when WRB I PP sold VVD him PP to TO , , yu NP . SENT You're NN behind IN the DT times NNS , , Shorty NP , , said VVD Balaam NP . SENT Shorty NP looked VVD blank JJ . SENT You've NP sure RB not RB sold VVN Pedro NP . SENT he PP exclaimed VVD . SENT Them PP Indians NPS , , said VVD Balaam NP , , got VVD after IN me PP on IN the DT Bow NP Leg NN trail NN . SENT Got VVN after IN me PP and CC that DT Virginia NP man NN . SENT But CC they PP didn't VVD get VV me PP . SENT Balaam NP wagged VVD his PP$ bullet NN head NN to TO imply VV that IN this DT escape NN was VBD due JJ to TO his PP$ own JJ superior JJ intelligence NN . SENT The DT Virginian JJ had VHD been VBN stupid JJ , , and CC so RB the DT Indians NPS had VHD got VVN him PP . SENT And CC they PP shot VVD your PP$ horse NN , , Balaam NP finished VVD . SENT Stop VV and CC get VV some DT dinner NN with IN the DT boys NNS . SENT Having VHG eaten VVN , , Shorty NP rode VVD away RB in IN mournful JJ spirits NNS . SENT For IN he PP had VHD made VVN so RB sure JJ of IN once RB more JJR riding VVG and CC talking VVG with IN Pedro NP , , his PP$ friend NN whom WP he PP had VHD taught VVN to TO shake VV hands NNS . SENT Chapter NP XXVII NP . SENT Grandmother NN Stark NP Except IN for IN its PP$ chair NN and CC bed NN , , the DT cabin NN was VBD stripped VVN almost RB bare JJ . SENT Amid IN its PP$ emptiness NN of IN dismantled VVN shelves NNS and CC walls NNS and CC floor NN , , only RB the DT tiny JJ ancestress NN still RB hung VVD in IN her PP$ place NN , , last RB token JJ of IN the DT home NN that WDT had VHD been VBN . SENT This DT miniature NN , , tacked VVD against IN the DT despoiled VVN boards NNS , , and CC its PP$ descendant NN , , the DT angry JJ girl NN with IN her PP$ hand NN on IN an DT open JJ box NN lid NN , , made VVD a DT sort NN of IN couple NN in IN the DT loneliness NN . SENT she PP on IN the DT wall NN sweet JJ and CC serene JJ , , she PP by IN the DT box NN sweet JJ and CC stormy JJ . SENT The DT picture NN was VBD her PP$ final JJ treasure NN waiting VVG to TO be VB packed VVN for IN the DT journey NN . SENT In IN whatever WDT room NN she PP had VHD called VVN her PP$ own JJ since IN childhood NN , , there RB it PP had VHD also RB lived VVN and CC looked VVN at IN her PP , , not RB quite RB familiar JJ , , not RB quite RB smiling VVG , , but CC in IN its PP$ prim JJ colonial NN hues NNS delicate JJ as IN some DT pressed VVN flower NN . SENT Its PP$ pale JJ oval NN , , of IN color NN blue NN and CC rose VVD and CC flaxen JJ , , in IN a DT battered JJ , , pretty JJ gold NN frame NN , , unconquerably RB pervaded VVD any DT surroundings NN with IN a DT something NN like IN last JJ year's NNS lavender NN . SENT Till IN yesterday NN a DT Crow NP Indian JJ war NN bonnet NN had VHD hung VVN next IN it PP , , a DT sumptuous JJ cascade NN of IN feathers NNS . SENT on IN the DT other JJ side NN a DT bow NN with IN arrows NNS had VHD dangled VVN . SENT opposite JJ had VHD been VBN the DT skin NN of IN a DT silver JJ fox NN . SENT over IN the DT door NN had VHD spread VVN the DT antlers NNS of IN a DT black JJ tail NN deer NN . SENT a DT bearskin NN stretched VVN beneath IN it PP . SENT Thus RB had VHD the DT whole JJ cosey NP log NN cabin NN been VBN upholstered VVN , , lavish JJ with IN trophies NNS of IN the DT frontier NN . SENT and CC yet RB it PP was VBD in IN front NN of IN the DT miniature NN that IN the DT visitors NNS used VVN to TO stop VV . SENT Shining VVG quietly RB now RB in IN the DT cabin's NNS blackness NN this DT summer NN day NN , , the DT heirloom NN was VBD presiding VVG until IN the DT end NN . SENT And CC as IN Molly NP Wood's NP eyes NNS fell VVD upon IN her PP$ ancestress NN of IN Bennington NP , , 1777 CD , , there RB flashed VVD a DT spark NN of IN steel NN in IN them PP , , alone RB here RB in IN the DT room NN that IN she PP was VBD leaving VVG forever RB . SENT She PP was VBD not RB going VVG to TO teach VV school NN any DT more JJR on IN Bear NP Creek NP , , Wyoming NP . SENT she PP was VBD going VVG home NN to TO Bennington NP , , Vermont NP . SENT When WRB time NN came VVD for IN school NN to TO open VV again RB , , there EX should MD be VB a DT new JJ schoolmarm NN . SENT This DT was VBD the DT momentous JJ result NN of IN that DT visit NN which WDT the DT Virginian JJ had VHD paid VVN her PP . SENT He PP had VHD told VVN her PP that IN he PP was VBD coming VVG for IN his PP$ hour NN soon RB . SENT From IN that DT hour NN she PP had VHD decided VVN to TO escape VV . SENT She PP was VBD running VVG away RB from IN her PP$ own JJ heart NN . SENT She PP did VVD not RB dare VV to TO trust VV herself PP face VV to TO face VV again RB with IN her PP$ potent JJ , , indomitable JJ lover NN . SENT She PP longed VVD for IN him PP , , and CC therefore RB she PP would MD never RB see VV him PP again RB . SENT No DT great JJ aunt NN at IN Dunbarton NP , , or CC anybody NN else NN that WDT knew VVD her PP and CC her PP$ family NN , , should MD ever RB say VV that IN she PP had VHD married VVN below IN her PP$ station NN , , had VHD been VBN an DT unworthy JJ Stark NP . SENT Accordingly RB , , she PP had VHD written VVN to TO the DT Virginian JJ , , bidding VVG him PP good JJ by IN , , and CC wishing VVG him PP everything NN in IN the DT world NN . SENT As IN she PP happened VVD to TO be VB aware JJ that IN she PP was VBD taking VVG everything NN in IN the DT world NN away RB from IN him PP , , this DT letter NN was VBD not RB the DT most RBS easy JJ of IN letters NNS to TO write VV . SENT But CC she PP had VHD made VVN the DT language NN very RB kind NN . SENT Yes UH . SENT it PP was VBD a DT thoroughly RB kind JJ communication NN . SENT And CC all RB because IN of IN that DT momentary JJ visit NN , , when WRB he PP had VHD brought VVN back RB to TO her PP$ two CD novels NNS , , Emma NP and CC Pride NP And CC Prejudice NN . SENT How WRB do VVP you PP like IN them PP . SENT she PP had VHD then RB inquired VVD . SENT and CC he PP had VHD smiled VVD slowly RB at IN her PP . SENT You PP haven't VVD read VV them PP . SENT she PP exclaimed VVD . SENT No RB . SENT Are VBP you PP going VVG to TO tell VV me PP there RB has VHZ been VBN no DT time NN . SENT No UH . SENT Then RB Molly NP had VHD scolded VVN her PP$ cow NN puncher NN , , and CC to TO this DT he PP had VHD listened VVN with IN pleasure NN undisguised JJ , , as RB indeed RB he PP listened VVD to TO every DT word NN that IN she PP said VVD . SENT Why WRB , , it PP has VHZ come VVN too RB late RB , , he PP had VHD told VVD her PP when WRB the DT scolding NN was VBD over RP . SENT If IN I PP was VBD one CD of IN your PP$ little JJ scholars NNS hyeh JJ in IN Bear NP Creek NP schoolhouse NN , , yu NP could MD learn VV me PP to TO like VV such JJ frillery NN I PP reckon VVP . SENT But CC I'm NP a DT mighty RB ignorant JJ , , growed JJ up IN man NN . SENT So RB much RB the DT worse JJR for IN you PP . SENT said VVD Molly NP . SENT No UH . SENT I PP am VBP pretty RB glad JJ I PP am VBP a DT man NN . SENT Else RB I PP could MD not RB have VH learned VVN the DT thing NN you PP have VHP taught VVN me PP . SENT But CC she PP shut VVD her PP$ lips NNS and CC looked VVD away RB . SENT On IN the DT desk NN was VBD a DT letter NN written VVN from IN Vermont NP . SENT If IN you PP don't VVD tell VV me PP at IN once RB when WRB you PP decide VVP , , had VHD said VVD the DT arch NN writer NN , , never RB hope VVP to TO speak VV to TO me PP again RB . SENT Mary NP Wood NP , , seriously RB , , I PP am VBP suspicious JJ . SENT Why WRB do VVP you PP never RB mention VVP him PP nowadays RB . SENT How WRB exciting JJ to TO have VH you PP bring VV a DT live JJ cow NN boy NN to TO Bennington NP . SENT We PP should MD all RB come VV to TO dinner NN . SENT Though RB of IN course NN I PP understand VVP now RB that IN many JJ of IN them PP have VHP excellent JJ manners NNS . SENT But CC would MD he PP wear VV his PP$ pistol NN at IN table NN . SENT So IN the DT letter NN ran VVD on RP . SENT It PP recounted VVD the DT latest JJS home NN gossip NN and CC jokes NNS . SENT In IN answering VVG it PP Molly NP Wood NP had VHD taken VVN no DT notice NN of IN its PP$ childish JJ tone NN here RB and CC there RB . SENT Hyeh's NNS some RB of IN them PP cactus NN blossoms NNS yu NP wanted VVD , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT His PP$ voice NN recalled VVD the DT girl NN with IN almost RB a DT start NN . SENT I've NP brought VVD a DT good JJ hawss NN I've NN gentled VVN for IN yu NP , , and CC Taylor'll NP keep VV him PP till IN I PP need VVP him PP . SENT Thank VV you PP so RB much RB . SENT but CC I PP wish VVP I PP reckon VVP yu NP can't NP stop VV me PP lendin JJ Taylor NP a DT hawss NN . SENT And CC you PP cert'nly RB ll RB get VV sick JJ schoolteachin NN if IN yu NP don't NP keep VV outdoors RB some RB . SENT Goodby NP till IN that DT next JJ time NN . SENT Yes UH . SENT there's RB always RB a DT next JJ time NN , , she PP answered VVD , , as RB lightly RB as IN she PP could MD . SENT There EX always RB will MD be VB . SENT Don't NP yu NP know VVP that IN . SENT She PP did VVD not RB reply VV . SENT I PP have VHP discouraged VVN spells NNS , , he PP pursued VVD , , but CC I PP down RB them PP . SENT For IN I've NP told VVD yu NP you PP were VBD going VVG to TO love VV me PP . SENT You PP are VBP goin NP to TO learn VV back RB the DT thing NN you PP have VHP taught VVN me PP . SENT I'm NP riot NN askin NP anything NN now RB . SENT I PP don't VVD want VV you PP to TO speak VV a DT word NN to TO me PP . SENT But CC I'm NP never RB goin NP to TO quit VV till IN next JJ time NN is VBZ no RB more JJR , , and CC it's NNS all RB the DT time NN for IN you PP and CC me PP . SENT With IN that IN he PP had VHD ridden VVN away RP , , not RB even RB touching VVG her PP$ hand NN . SENT Long RB after IN he PP had VHD gone VVN she PP was VBD still RB In IN her PP$ chair NN , , her PP$ eyes NNS lingering VVG upon IN his PP$ flowers NNS , , those DT yellow JJ cups NNS of IN the DT prickly JJ pear NN . SENT At IN length NN she PP had VHD risen VVN impatiently RB , , caught VVD up RP the DT flowers NNS , , gone VVN with IN them PP to TO the DT open JJ window NN , , and CC then RB , , after IN all DT , , set VV them PP with IN pains NNS in IN water NN . SENT But CC to TO day NN Bear NP Creek NP was VBD over RP . SENT She PP was VBD going VVG home NN now RB . SENT By IN the DT week's NNS end VVP she PP would MD be VB started VVN . SENT By IN the DT time NN the DT mail NN brought VVD him PP her PP good JJ by IN letter NN she PP would MD be VB gone VVN . SENT She PP had VHD acted VVN . SENT To TO Bear NP Creek NP , , the DT neighborly JJ , , the DT friendly JJ , , the DT not RB comprehending VVG , , this DT move NN had VHD come VVN unlooked JJ for IN , , and CC had VHD brought VVN regret NN . SENT Only RB one CD hard JJ word NN had VHD been VBN spoken VVN to TO Molly NP , , and CC that IN by IN her PP$ next JJ door NN neighbor NN and CC kindest JJS friend NN . SENT In IN Mrs NN . SENT Taylor's NNS house VVP the DT girl NN had VHD daily RB come VVN and CC gone VVN as IN a DT daughter NN , , and CC that DT lady NN reached VVD the DT subject NN thus RB . SENT When WRB I PP took VVD Taylor NP , , said VVD she PP , , sitting VVG by IN as IN Robert NP Browning NP and CC Jane NP Austen NP were VBD going VVG into IN their PP$ box NN , , I PP married VVD for IN love NN . SENT Do VVP you PP wish VVP it PP had VHD been VBN money NN . SENT said VVD Molly NP , , stooping VVG to TO her PP$ industries NNS . SENT You PP know VVP both DT of IN us PP better RBR than IN that DT , , child NN . SENT I PP know VVP I've NP seen VVN people NNS at IN home NN who WP couldn't NN possibly RB have VHP had VHD any DT other JJ reason NN . SENT They PP seemed VVD satisfied VVN , , too RB . SENT Maybe RB the DT poor JJ ignorant JJ things NNS were VBD . SENT And CC so RB I PP have VHP never RB been VBN sure JJ how WRB I PP might MD choose VV . SENT Yes UH , , you PP are VBP sure JJ , , deary NN . SENT Don't NP you PP think VVP I PP know VVP you PP . SENT And CC when WRB it PP comes VVZ over IN Taylor NP once RB in IN a DT while NN , , and CC he PP tells VVZ me PP I'm NP the DT best JJS thing NN in IN his PP$ life NN , , and CC I PP tell VVP him PP he PP ain't VVD merely RB the DT best JJS thing NN but CC the DT only JJ thing NN in IN mine NN , , him PP and CC the DT children NNS , , why WRB , , we PP just RB agree VVP we'd NN do VVP it PP all RB over IN the DT same JJ way NN if IN we PP had VHD the DT chance NN . SENT Molly NP continued VVD to TO be VB industrious JJ . SENT And CC that's NNS why WRB , , said VVD Mrs NN . SENT Taylor NP , , I PP want VVP every DT girl NN that's NNS anything NN to TO me FW to TO know VV her PP$ luck NN when WRB it PP comes VVZ . SENT For IN I PP was VBD that IN near IN telling VVG Taylor NP I PP wouldn't VVD . SENT If IN ever RB my PP$ luck NN comes VVZ , , said VVD Molly NP , , with IN her PP$ back NN to TO her PP$ friend NN , , I PP shall MD say VV I PP will MD at IN once RB . SENT Then RB you'll NN say VVP it PP at IN Bennington NP next JJ week NN . SENT Molly NP wheeled VVN round NN . SENT Why WRB , , you PP surely RB will MD . SENT Do VV you PP expect VV he's NNS going VVG to TO stay VV here RB , , and CC you PP in IN Bennington NP . SENT And CC the DT campaigner NN sat VVD back RB in IN her PP$ chair NN . SENT He PP . SENT Goodness NN . SENT Who WP is VBZ he PP . SENT Child NN , , child NN , , you're JJ talking VVG cross NN to TO day NN because IN you're NN at IN outs NNS with IN yourself PP . SENT You've NNS been VBN at IN outs NNS ever RB since IN you PP took VVD this DT idea NN of IN leaving VVG the DT school NN and CC us PP and CC everything NN this DT needless JJ way NN . SENT You PP have VHP not RB treated VVN him PP right RB . SENT And CC why WRB , , I PP can't VVD make VV out RP to TO save VV me PP . SENT What WP have VHP you PP found VVN out RP all DT of IN a DT sudden JJ . SENT If IN he PP was VBD not RB good JJ enough RB for IN you PP , , I PP But CC , , oh UH , , it's JJ a DT prime JJ one CD you're NN losing NN , , Molly NP . SENT When WRB a DT man NN like IN that WDT stays VVZ faithful JJ to TO a DT girl NN spite NN all PDT the DT chances NNS he PP gets VVZ , , her PP$ luck NN is VBZ come VVN . SENT Oh UH , , my PP$ luck NN . SENT People NNS have VHP different JJ notions NNS of IN luck NN . SENT Notions NNS . SENT He PP has VHZ been VBN very RB kind JJ . SENT Kind NN . SENT And CC now RB without IN further RBR simmering VVG , , Mrs NN . SENT Taylor's NP wrath NN boiled VVD up RP and CC poured VVD copiously RB over IN Molly NP Wood NP . SENT Kind NN . SENT There's RB a DT word NN you PP shouldn't VVD use NN , , my PP$ dear RB . SENT No DT doubt NN you PP can MD spell VV it PP . SENT But CC more RBR than IN its PP$ spelling NN I PP guess VVP you PP don't VVD know VV . SENT The DT children NNS can MD learn VV what WP it PP means VVZ from IN some DT of IN the DT rest NN of IN us PP folks NNS that IN don't JJ spell NN so RB correct JJ , , maybe RB . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Taylor NP , , Mrs NN . SENT Taylor NP I NP can't NN wait NN , , deary NN . SENT Since IN the DT roughness NN looks VVZ bigger JJR to TO you PP than IN the DT diamond NN , , you PP had VHD better RBR go VV back RB to TO Vermont NP . SENT I PP expect VVP you'll RB find VV better JJR grammar NN there RB , , deary NN . SENT The DT good JJ dame NN stalked VVN out RP , , and CC across IN to TO her PP$ own JJ cabin NN , , and CC left VVD the DT angry JJ girl NN among IN her PP$ boxes NNS . SENT It PP was VBD in RB vain JJ she PP fell VVD to TO work VV upon IN them PP . SENT Presently RB something NN had VHD to TO be VB done VVN over IN again RB , , and CC when WRB it PP was VBD the DT box NN held VVD several JJ chattels NNS less RBR than IN before IN the DT readjustment NN . SENT She PP played VVD a DT sort NN of IN desperate JJ dominos NNS to TO fit VV these DT objects NNS in IN the DT space NN , , but CC here RB were VBD a DT paper NN weight NN , , a DT portfolio NN , , with IN two CD wretched JJ volumes NNS that IN no DT chink NN would MD harbor NN . SENT and CC letting VVG them PP fall VVP all RB at IN once RB , , she PP straightened VVD herself PP , , still RB stormy JJ with IN revolt NN , , eyes NNS and CC cheeks VVZ still RB hot JJ from IN the DT sting NN of IN long JJ parried VVD truth NN . SENT There RB , , on IN her PP$ wall NN still RB , , was VBD the DT miniature NN , , the DT little JJ silent JJ ancestress NN . SENT and CC upon IN this DT face NN the DT girl's NNS glance NN rested VVD . SENT It PP was VBD as RB if IN she PP appealed VVD to TO Grandmother NN Stark NP for IN support NN and CC comfort NN across IN the DT hundred CD years NNS which WDT lay VVP between IN them PP . SENT So IN the DT flaxen JJ girl NN on IN the DT wall NN and CC she PP among IN the DT boxes NNS stood VVD a DT moment NN face NN to TO face VV in IN seeming JJ communion NN , , and CC then RB the DT descendant NN turned VVD again RB to TO her PP$ work NN . SENT But CC after IN a DT desultory JJ touch NN here RB and CC there RB she PP drew VVD a DT long JJ breath NN and CC walked VVD to TO the DT open JJ door NN . SENT What WP use NN was VBD in IN finishing VVG to TO day NN , , when WRB she PP had VHD nearly RB a DT week NN . SENT This DT first JJ spurt NN of IN toil NN had VHD swept VVN the DT cabin NN bare JJ of IN all DT indwelling VVG charm NN , , and CC its PP$ look NN was VBD chill NN . SENT Across IN the DT lane NN his PP$ horse NN , , the DT one NN he PP had VHD gentled VVN for IN her PP , , was VBD grazing NN idly RB . SENT She PP walked VVD there RB and CC caught VVD him PP , , and CC led VVD him PP to TO her PP$ gate NN . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Taylor NP saw VVD her PP go VVP in IN , , and CC soon RB come VV out RP in IN riding VVG dress NN . SENT and CC she PP watched VVD the DT girl NN throw VV the DT saddle NN on IN with IN quick JJ ease NN the DT ease NN he PP had VHD taught VVN her PP . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Taylor NP also RB saw VVD the DT sharp JJ cut NN she PP gave VVD the DT horse NN , , and CC laughed VVD grimly RB to TO herself PP in IN her PP$ window NN as IN horse NN and CC rider NN galloped VVN into IN the DT beautiful JJ sunny JJ loneliness NN . SENT To TO the DT punished VVN animal NN this DT switching NN was VBD new JJ . SENT and CC at IN its PP$ third JJ repetition NN he PP turned VVD his PP$ head NN in IN surprise NN , , but CC was VBD no RB more RBR heeded VVD than IN were VBD the DT bluffs NNS and CC flowers NNS where WRB he PP was VBD taking VVG his PP$ own JJ undirected JJ choice NN of IN way NN . 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SENT Though IN he PP had VHD made VVN but CC little JJ way NN a DT mere JJ beginning NN yet RB on IN this DT trail NN over RB to TO Sunk VVN Creek NP , , here RB was VBD already RB a DT Sunk VVN Creek NP friend NN whinnying VVG good JJ day NN to TO him PP , , so RB he PP whinnied VVD back RB and CC quickened VVD his PP$ pace NN , , and CC Molly NP started VVD to TO life NN . SENT What WP was VBD Monte NP doing VVG here RB . SENT She PP saw VVD the DT black JJ horse NN she PP knew VVD also RB , , saddled VVD , , with IN reins NNS dragging VVG on IN the DT trail NN as IN the DT rider NN had VHD dropped VVN them PP to TO dismount VV . SENT A DT cold JJ spring NN bubbled VVD out RP beyond IN the DT next JJ rock NN , , and CC she PP knew VVD her PP$ lover's NNS horse NN was VBD waiting VVG for IN him PP while IN he PP drank VVD . SENT She PP pulled VVD at IN the DT reins NNS , , but CC loosed VVD them PP , , for IN to TO turn VV and CC escape VV now RB was VBD ridiculous JJ . SENT and CC riding VVG boldly RB round VV the DT rock NN , , she PP came VVD upon IN him PP by IN the DT spring NN . SENT One CD of IN his PP$ arms NNS hung VVD up RP to TO its PP$ elbow NN in IN the DT pool NN , , the DT other JJ was VBD crooked JJ beside IN his PP$ head NN , , but CC the DT face NN was VBD sunk VVN downward RB against IN the DT shelving NN rock NN , , so RB that IN she PP saw VVD only RB his PP$ black JJ , , tangled JJ hair NN . SENT As IN her PP$ horse NN snorted VVD and CC tossed VVD his PP$ head NN she PP looked VVD swiftly RB at IN Monte NP , , as RB if IN to TO question VV him PP . SENT Seeing VVG now RB the DT sweat NN matted VVN on IN his PP$ coat NN , , and CC noting VVG the DT white JJ rim NN of IN his PP$ eye NN , , she PP sprang VVD and CC ran VVD to TO the DT motionless JJ figure NN . SENT A DT patch NN of IN blood NN at IN his PP$ shoulder NN behind RB stained VVD the DT soft JJ flannel NN shirt NN , , spreading VVG down RP beneath IN his PP$ belt NN , , and CC the DT man's JJ whole JJ strong JJ body NN lay VVD slack NN and CC pitifully RB helpless JJ . SENT She PP touched VVD the DT hand NN beside IN his PP$ head NN , , but CC it PP seemed VVD neither DT warm JJ nor CC cold JJ to TO her PP . SENT she PP felt VVD for IN the DT pulse NN , , as RB nearly RB as IN she PP could MD remember VV the DT doctors NNS did VVD , , but CC could MD not RB tell VV whether IN she PP imagined VVD or CC not RB that IN it PP was VBD still RB . SENT twice RB with IN painful JJ care NN her PP$ fingers NNS sought VVN and CC waited VVN for IN the DT beat NN , , and CC her PP$ face NN seemed VVD like IN one CD of IN listening VVG . SENT She PP leaned VVD down RB and CC lifted VVD his PP$ other JJ arm NN and CC hand NN from IN the DT water NN , , and CC as IN their PP$ ice NN coldness NN reached VVD her PP$ senses NNS , , clearly RB she PP saw VVD the DT patch NN near IN the DT shoulder NN she PP had VHD moved VVN grow VV wet JJ with IN new JJ blood NN , , and CC at IN that DT sight NN she PP grasped VVD at IN the DT stones NNS upon IN which WDT she PP herself PP now RB sank VVD . SENT She PP held VVD tight RB by IN two CD rocks NNS , , sitting VVG straight RB beside IN him PP , , staring VVG , , and CC murmuring VVG aloud RB , , I PP must MD not RB faint VV . SENT I PP will MD not RB faint VV . SENT and CC the DT standing NN horses NNS looked VVD at IN her PP , , pricking VVG their PP$ ears NNS . 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SENT She PP moved VVD to TO him PP , , and CC put VV her PP$ hand NN in IN through IN his PP$ shirt NN against IN his PP$ heart NN . SENT Next JJ moment NN she PP had VHD sprung VVN up RB and CC was VBD at IN his PP$ saddle NN , , searching VVG , , then RB swiftly RB went VVD on RP to TO her PP$ own JJ and CC got VVD her PP$ small JJ flask NN and CC was VBD back RB beside IN him PP . SENT Here RB was VBD the DT cold JJ water NN he PP had VHD sought VVN , , and CC she PP put VVP it PP against IN his PP$ forehead NN and CC drenched VVD the DT wounded JJ shoulder NN with IN it PP . SENT Three CD times NNS she PP tried VVD to TO move VV him PP , , so RB he PP might MD lie VV more RBR easy JJ , , but CC his PP$ dead JJ weight NN was VBD too RB much JJ , , and CC desisting VVG , , she PP sat VVD close RB and CC raised VVD his PP$ head NN to TO let VV it PP rest VV against IN her PP . SENT Thus RB she PP saw VVD the DT blood NN that WDT was VBD running VVG from IN in IN front NN of IN the DT shoulder NN also RB . SENT but CC she PP said VVD no RB more JJR about IN fainting NN . SENT She PP tore VVD strips NNS from IN her PP$ dress NN and CC soaked VVD them PP , , keeping VVG them PP cold JJ and CC wet JJ upon IN both DT openings NNS of IN his PP$ wound NN , , and CC she PP drew VVD her PP$ pocket NN knife NN out RP and CC cut VV his PP$ shirt NN away RB from IN the DT place NN . SENT As IN she PP continually RB rinsed VVD and CC cleaned VVD it PP , , she PP watched VVD his PP$ eyelashes NNS , , long JJ and CC soft JJ and CC thick JJ , , but CC they PP did VVD not RB stir VV . SENT Again RB she PP tried VVD the DT flask NN , , but CC failed VVN from IN being VBG still RB too RB gentle JJ , , and CC her PP$ searching VVG eyes NNS fell VVD upon IN ashes NNS near IN the DT pool NN . SENT Still RB undispersed JJ by IN the DT weather NN lay VVD the DT small JJ charred VVN ends NNS of IN a DT fire NN he PP and CC she PP had VHD made VVN once RB here RB together RB , , to TO boil VV coffee NN and CC fry NN trout NN . SENT She PP built VVD another DT fire NN now RB , , and CC when WRB the DT flames NNS were VBD going VVG well RB , , filled VVD her PP$ flask NN cup NN from IN the DT spring NN and CC set VV it PP to TO heat VV . SENT Meanwhile RB , , she PP returned VVD to TO nurse NN his PP$ head NN and CC wound NN . SENT Her PP$ cold JJ water NN had VHD stopped VVN the DT bleeding NN . SENT Then RB she PP poured VVD her PP$ brandy NN in IN the DT steaming VVG cup NN , , and CC , , made VVN rough JJ by IN her PP$ desperate JJ helplessness NN , , forced VVD some DT between IN his PP$ lips NNS and CC teeth NNS . SENT Instantly RB , , almost RB , , she PP felt VVD the DT tremble NN of IN life NN creeping VVG back RB , , and CC as IN his PP$ deep JJ eyes NNS opened VVD upon IN her PP she PP sat VVD still RB and CC mute VV . SENT But CC the DT gaze VVP seemed VVN luminous JJ with IN an DT unnoting NN calm NN , , and CC she PP wondered VVD if IN perhaps RB he PP could MD not RB recognize VV her PP . SENT she PP watched VVD this DT internal JJ clearness NN of IN his PP$ vision NN , , scarcely RB daring JJ to TO breathe VV , , until IN presently RB he PP began VVD to TO speak VV , , with IN the DT same JJ profound JJ and CC clear JJ impersonality NN sounding VVG in IN his PP$ slowly RB uttered VVD words NNS . SENT I PP thought VVD they PP had VHD found VVN me PP . SENT I PP expected VVD they PP were VBD going VVG to TO kill VV me PP . SENT He PP stopped VVD , , and CC she PP gave VVD him PP more JJR of IN the DT hot JJ drink NN , , which WDT he PP took VVD , , still RB lying VVG and CC looking VVG at IN her PP as RB if IN the DT present NN did VVD not RB reach VV his PP$ senses NNS . SENT I PP knew VVD hands NNS were VBD touching VVG me PP . SENT I PP reckon VVP I PP was VBD not RB dead JJ . SENT I PP knew VVD about IN them PP soon RB as IN they PP began VVD , , only RB I PP could MD not RB interfere VV . SENT He PP waited VVD again RB . SENT It PP is VBZ mighty RB strange JJ where WRB I PP have VH been VBN . SENT No UH . SENT Mighty RB natural JJ . SENT Then RB he PP went VVD back RB into IN his PP$ revery NN , , and CC lay VVD with IN his PP$ eyes NNS still RB full RB open JJ upon IN her PP where WRB she PP sat VVD motionless JJ . SENT She PP began VVD to TO feel VV a DT greater JJR awe NN in IN this DT living VVG presence NN than IN when WRB it PP had VHD been VBN his PP$ body NN with IN an DT ice NN cold JJ hand NN . SENT and CC she PP quietly RB spoke VVD his PP$ name NN , , venturing VVG scarcely RB more JJR than IN a DT whisper NN . SENT At IN this DT , , some DT nearer JJR thing NN wakened VVN in IN his PP$ look NN . SENT But CC it PP was VBD you PP all DT along RP , , he PP resumed VVD . SENT It PP is VBZ you PP now RB . SENT You PP must MD not RB stay VV Weakness NN overcame VVD him PP , , and CC his PP$ eyes NNS closed VVD . SENT She PP sat VVD ministering VVG to TO him PP , , and CC when WRB he PP roused VVD again RB , , he PP began VVD anxiously RB at IN once RB . SENT You PP must MD not RB stay VV . SENT They PP would MD get VV you PP , , too RB . SENT She PP glanced VVD at IN him PP with IN a DT sort NN of IN fierceness NN , , then RB reached VVN for IN his PP$ pistol NN , , in IN which WDT was VBD nothing NN but CC blackened VVN empty JJ cartridges NNS . SENT She PP threw VVD these DT out RP and CC drew VVD six CD from IN his PP$ belt NN , , loaded VVD the DT weapon NN , , and CC snapped VVD shut VV its PP$ hinge NN . SENT Please UH take VV it PP , , he PP said VVD , , more RBR anxious JJ and CC more RBR himself PP . SENT I PP ain't VVD worth IN tryin NP to TO keep VV . SENT Look VV at IN me PP . SENT Are VBP you PP giving VVG up RP . SENT she PP inquired VVD , , trying VVG to TO put VV scorn NN in IN her PP$ tone NN . SENT Then RB she PP seated VVN herself PP . SENT Where WRB is VBZ the DT sense NN in IN both DT of IN us PP You PP had VHD better RBR save VV your PP$ strength NN , , she PP interrupted JJ . SENT He PP tried VVD to TO sit VV up RP . SENT Lie VV down RB . SENT she PP ordered VVD . SENT He PP sank VVD obediently RB , , and CC began VVD to TO smile NN . SENT When WRB she PP saw VVD that IN , , she PP smiled VVD too RB , , and CC unexpectedly RB took VVD his PP$ hand NN . SENT Listen VV , , friend NN , , said VVD she PP . SENT Nobody NN shall MD get VV you PP , , and CC nobody NN shall MD get VV me PP . SENT Now RB take VV some DT more JJR brandy NN . SENT It PP must MD be VB noon NN , , said VVD the DT cow NN puncher NN , , when WRB she PP had VHD drawn VVN her PP$ hand NN away RB from IN him PP . SENT I PP remember VVP it PP was VBD dark JJ when WRB when RB when WRB I PP can MD remember VV . SENT I PP reckon VVP they PP were VBD scared VVN to TO follow VV me PP in IN so RB close JJ to TO settlers NNS . SENT Else RB they PP would MD have VH been VBN here RB . SENT You PP must MD rest VV , , she PP observed VVD . SENT She PP broke VVD the DT soft JJ ends NNS of IN some DT evergreen NN , , and CC putting VVG them PP beneath IN his PP$ head NN , , went VVD to TO the DT horses NNS , , loosened VVN the DT cinches NNS , , took VVD off RP the DT bridles NNS , , led VVD them PP to TO drink VV , , and CC picketed VVD them PP to TO feed VV . SENT Further RBR still RB , , to TO leave VV nothing NN undone VVN which WDT she PP could MD herself PP manage VV , , she PP took VVD the DT horses NNS saddles VVZ off RP to TO refold VV the DT blankets NNS when WRB the DT time NN should MD come VV , , and CC meanwhile RB brought VVD them PP for IN him PP . SENT But CC he PP put VVP them PP away RP from IN him PP . SENT He PP was VBD sitting VVG up RP against IN a DT rock NN , , stronger JJR evidently RB , , and CC asking VVG for IN cold JJ water NN . SENT His PP$ head NN was VBD fire NN hot JJ , , and CC the DT paleness NN beneath IN his PP$ swarthy JJ skin NN had VHD changed VVN to TO a DT deepening VVG flush JJ . SENT Only RB five CD miles NNS . SENT she PP said VVD to TO him PP , , bathing VVG his PP$ head NN . SENT Yes UH . SENT I PP must MD hold VV it PP steady JJ , , he PP answered VVD , , waving VVG his PP$ hand NN at IN the DT cliff NN . SENT She PP told VVD him PP to TO try VV and CC keep VV it PP steady JJ until IN they PP got VVD home NN . SENT Yes UH , , he PP repeated VVD . SENT Only RB five CD miles NNS . SENT But CC it's NNS fightin NN to TO turn VV around RP . SENT Half DT aware JJ that IN he PP was VBD becoming VVG light NN headed VVN , , he PP looked VVD from IN the DT rock NN to TO her PP and CC from IN her PP to TO the DT rock NN with IN dilating VVG eyes NNS . SENT We PP can MD hold VV it PP together RB , , she PP said VVD . SENT You PP must MD get VV on IN your PP$ horse NN . SENT She PP took VVD his PP$ handkerchief NN from IN round NN his PP$ neck NN , , knotting VVG it PP with IN her PP$ own JJ , , and CC to TO make VV more JJR bandage NN she PP ran VVD to TO the DT roll NN of IN clothes NNS behind IN his PP$ saddle NN and CC tore VVD in IN halves NNS a DT clean JJ shirt NN . SENT A DT handkerchief NN fell VVD from IN it PP , , which WDT she PP seized VVD also RB , , and CC opening NN , , saw VVD her PP$ own JJ initials NNS by IN the DT hem NN . SENT Then RB she PP remembered VVD . SENT she PP saw VVD again RB their PP$ first JJ meeting NN , , the DT swollen JJ river NN , , the DT overset VVN stage NN , , the DT unknown JJ horseman NN who WP carried VVD her PP to TO the DT bank NN on IN his PP$ saddle NN and CC went VVD away RB unthanked VVN her PP$ whole JJ first JJ adventure NN on IN that DT first JJ day NN of IN her PP$ coming VVG to TO this DT new JJ country NN and CC now RB she PP knew VVD how WRB her PP$ long JJ forgotten JJ handkerchief NN had VHD gone VVN that DT day NN . SENT She PP refolded VVD it PP gently RB and CC put VV it PP back RB in IN his PP$ bundle NN , , for IN there EX was VBD enough JJ bandage NN without IN it PP . SENT She PP said VVD not RB a DT word NN to TO him PP , , and CC he PP placed VVD a DT wrong JJ meaning NN upon IN the DT look NN which WDT she PP gave VVD him PP as IN she PP returned VVD to TO bind NN his PP$ shoulder NN . SENT It PP don't VVD hurt VV so RB much RB , , he PP assured VVD her PP though IN extreme JJ pain NN was VBD clearing VVG his PP$ head NN for IN the DT moment NN , , and CC he PP had VHD been VBN able JJ to TO hold VV the DT cliff NN from IN turning VVG . SENT Yu NP must MD not RB squander VV your PP$ pity NN . SENT Do VVP not RB squander VV your PP$ strength NN , , said VVD she PP . SENT Oh UH , , I PP could MD put VV up RP a DT pretty RB good JJ fight NN now RB . SENT But CC he PP tottered VVD in IN showing VVG her PP how WRB strong JJ he PP was VBD , , and CC she PP told VVD him PP that IN , , after IN all DT , , he PP was VBD a DT child NN still RB . SENT Yes UH , , he PP slowly RB said VVD , , looking VVG after IN her PP as IN she PP went VVD to TO bring VV his PP$ horse NN , , the DT same JJ child NN that WDT wanted VVD to TO touch VV the DT moon NN , , I PP guess VVP . SENT And CC during IN the DT slow JJ climb NN down RB into IN the DT saddle NN from IN a DT rock NN to TO which WDT she PP helped VVD him PP he PP said VVD , , You PP have VHP got VVN to TO be VB the DT man NN all RB through IN this DT mess NN . SENT She PP saw VVD his PP$ teeth NNS clinched VVD and CC his PP$ drooping VVG muscles NNS compelled VVN by IN will NN . SENT and CC as IN he PP rode VVD and CC she PP walked VVD to TO lend VV him PP support VV , , leading VVG her PP$ horse NN by IN a DT backward RB stretched VVN left JJ hand NN , , she PP counted VVD off RP the DT distance NN to TO him PP continually RB the DT increasing VVG gain NN , , the DT lessening VVG road NN , , the DT landmarks NNS nearing VVG and CC dropping VVG behind RB . SENT here RB was VBD the DT tree NN with IN the DT wasp NN nest NN gone VVN . SENT now RB the DT burned JJ cabin NN was VBD passed VVN . SENT now RB the DT cottonwoods NNS at IN the DT ford NN were VBD in IN sight NN . SENT He PP was VBD silent JJ , , and CC held VVD to TO the DT saddlehorn NN , , leaning VVG more JJR and CC more JJR against IN his PP$ two CD hands NNS clasped VVN over IN it PP . SENT and CC just RB after IN they PP had VHD made VVN the DT crossing VVG he PP fell VVD , , without IN a DT sod NN slipping VVG to TO the DT grass NN , , and CC his PP$ descent NN broken VVN by IN her PP . SENT But CC it PP started VVD the DT blood NN a DT little JJ , , and CC she PP dared VVD not RB leave VV him PP to TO seek VV help NN . SENT She PP gave VVD him PP the DT last JJ of IN the DT flask NN and CC all PDT the DT water NN he PP craved VVD . SENT Revived VVN , , he PP managed VVD to TO smile NN . SENT Yu NP see VVP , , I PP ain't VVD worth IN keeping VVG . SENT It's NP only RB a DT mile NN , , said VVD she PP . SENT So RB she PP found VVD a DT log NN , , a DT fallen VVN trunk NN , , and CC he PP crawled VVD to TO that DT , , and CC from IN there EX crawled VVD to TO his PP$ saddle NN , , and CC she PP marched VVD on IN with IN him PP , , talking VVG , , bidding VVG him PP note VVP the DT steps NNS accomplished VVN . SENT For IN the DT next JJ half NN mile NN they PP went VVD thus RB , , the DT silent JJ man NN clinched VVD on IN the DT horse NN , , and CC by IN his PP$ side NN the DT girl NN walking VVG and CC cheering VVG him PP forward RB , , when WRB suddenly RB he PP began VVD to TO speak VV . SENT I PP will MD say VV good JJ by IN to TO you PP now RB , , ma'am NN . SENT She PP did VVD not RB understand VV , , at IN first JJ , , the DT significance NN of IN this DT . SENT He PP is VBZ getting VVG away RB , , pursued VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT I PP must MD ask VV you PP to TO excuse VV me PP , , ma'am NN . SENT It PP was VBD a DT long JJ while NN since IN her PP$ lord NN had VHD addressed VVN her PP as IN ma'am NN . SENT As IN she PP looked VVD at IN him PP in IN growing VVG apprehension NN , , he PP turned VVD Monte NP and CC would MD have VH ridden VVN away RB , , but CC she PP caught VVD the DT bridle NN . SENT You PP must MD take VV me PP home NN , , said VVD she PP , , with IN ready JJ inspiration NN . SENT I PP am VBP afraid JJ of IN the DT Indians NPS . SENT Why WRB , , you PP why WRB , , they've VV all RB gone VVN . SENT There RB he PP goes VVZ . SENT Ma'am NN that IN hawss NP No NP , , said VVD she PP , , holding VVG firmly RB his PP$ rein NN and CC quickening VVG her PP$ step NN . SENT A DT gentleman NN does VVZ not RB invite VV a DT lady NN to TO go VV out RP riding VVG and CC leave VV her PP . SENT His PP$ eyes NNS lost VVD their PP$ purpose NN . SENT I'll NP cert'nly RB take VV you PP home NN . SENT That DT sorrel NN has VHZ gone VVN in IN there RB by IN the DT wallow NN , , and CC Judge NP Henry NP will MD understand VV . SENT With IN his PP$ eyes NNS watching VVG imaginary JJ objects NNS , , he PP rode VVD and CC rambled VVD and CC it PP was VBD now RB the DT girl NN who WP was VBD silent JJ , , except IN to TO keep VV his PP$ mind NN from IN its PP$ half JJ fixed JJ idea NN of IN the DT sorrel NN . SENT As IN he PP grew VVD more RBR fluent JJ she PP hastened VVN still RB more RBR , , listening VVG to TO head VV off RP that DT notion NN of IN return NN , , skilfully RB inventing VVG questions NNS to TO engage VV him PP , , so RB that IN when WRB she PP brought VVD him PP to TO her PP$ gate NN she PP held VVD him PP in IN a DT manner NN subjected VVN , , answering VVG faithfully RB the DT shrewd JJ unrealities NNS which WDT she PP devised VVD , , whatever WDT makeshifts NNS she PP could MD summon VV to TO her PP$ mind NN . SENT and CC next IN she PP had VHD got VVN him PP inside IN her PP$ dwelling NN and CC set VV him PP down RB docile JJ , , but CC now RB completely RB wandering VVG . SENT and CC then RB no DT help NN was VBD at IN hand NN , , even RB here RB . SENT She PP had VHD made VVN sure RB of IN aid NN from IN next JJ door NN , , and CC there EX she PP hastened VVN , , to TO find VV the DT Taylor's NP cabin NN locked VVN and CC silent JJ . SENT and CC this DT meant VVN that IN parents NNS and CC children NNS were VBD gone VVN to TO drive VV . SENT nor CC might MD she PP be VB luckier JJR at IN her PP$ next JJ nearest JJS neighbors NNS , , should MD she PP travel VV the DT intervening VVG mile NN to TO fetch VV them PP . SENT With IN a DT mind NN jostled VVD once RB more JJR into IN uncertainty NN , , she PP returned VVD to TO her PP$ room NN , , and CC saw VVD a DT change NN in IN him PP already RB . SENT Illness NN had VHD stridden VVN upon IN him PP . SENT his PP$ face NN was VBD not RB as IN she PP had VHD left VVN it PP , , and CC the DT whole JJ body NN , , the DT splendid JJ supple JJ horseman NN , , showed VVD sickness NN in IN every DT line NN and CC limb NN , , its PP$ spurs NNS and CC pistol NN and CC bold JJ leather NN chaps NNS a DT mockery NN of IN trappings NNS . SENT She PP looked VVD at IN him PP , , and CC decision NN came VVD back RB to TO her PP , , clear JJ and CC steady JJ . SENT She PP supported VVD him PP over RP to TO her PP$ bed NN and CC laid VVD him PP on IN it PP . SENT His PP$ head NN sank VVD flat JJ , , and CC his PP$ loose JJ , , nerveless JJ arms NNS stayed VVD as IN she PP left VVD them PP . SENT Then RB among IN her PP$ packing NN boxes NNS and CC beneath IN the DT little JJ miniature NN , , blue JJ and CC flaxen JJ and CC gold NN upon IN its PP$ lonely JJ wall NN , , she PP undressed VVD him PP . SENT He PP was VBD cold JJ , , and CC she PP covered VVD him PP to TO the DT face NN , , and CC arranged VVD the DT pillow NN , , and CC got VVD from IN its PP$ box NN her PP$ scarlet JJ and CC black JJ Navajo NP blanket NN and CC spread VV it PP over IN him PP . SENT There EX was VBD no RB more JJR that IN she PP could MD do VV , , and CC she PP sat VVD down RP by IN him PP to TO wait VV . SENT Among IN the DT many JJ and CC many JJ things NNS that WDT came VVD into IN her PP$ mind NN was VBD a DT word NN he PP said VVD to TO her PP$ lightly RB a DT long JJ while NN ago RB . SENT Cow NN punchers NNS do VVP not RB live VV long RB enough JJ to TO get VV old JJ , , he PP had VHD told VVN her PP . SENT And CC now RB she PP looked VVD at IN the DT head NN upon IN the DT pillow NN , , grave JJ and CC strong JJ , , but CC still RB the DT head NN of IN splendid JJ , , unworn JJ youth NN . SENT At IN the DT distant JJ jingle NN of IN the DT wagon NN in IN the DT lane NN she PP was VBD out RP , , and CC had VHD met VVN her PP$ returning VVG neighbors NNS midway NN . SENT They PP heard VVD her PP with IN amazement NN , , and CC came VVD in IN haste NN to TO the DT bedside NN . SENT then RB Taylor NP departed VVD to TO spread VV news NN of IN the DT Indians NPS and CC bring VV the DT doctor NN , , twenty CD five CD miles NNS away RB . SENT The DT two CD women NNS friends NNS stood VVD alone RB again RB , , as IN they PP had VHD stood VVN in IN the DT morning NN when WRB anger NN had VHD been VBN between IN them PP . SENT Kiss VV me PP , , deary NN , , said VVD Mrs NN . SENT Taylor NP . SENT Now RB I PP will MD look VV after IN him PP and CC you'll NN need VVP some DT looking VVG after IN yourself PP . SENT But CC on IN returning VVG from IN her PP$ cabin NN with IN what WP store VVP she PP possessed VVD of IN lint NN and CC stimulants NNS , , she PP encountered VVD a DT rebel NN , , independent JJ as IN ever RB . SENT Molly NP would MD hear VV no DT talk NN about IN saving VVG her PP$ strength NN , , would MD not RB be VB in IN any DT room NN but CC this DT one NN until IN the DT doctor NN should MD arrive VV . SENT then RB perhaps RB it PP would MD be VB time NN to TO think VV about RB resting JJ . SENT So RB together RB the DT dame NN and CC the DT girl NN rinsed VVD the DT man's NNS wound VVD and CC wrapped VVD him PP in IN clean JJ things NNS , , and CC did VVD all PDT the DT little JJ that IN they PP knew VVD which WDT was VBD , , in IN truth NN , , the DT very JJ thing NN needed VVD . SENT Then RB they PP sat VVD watching VVG him PP toss VV and CC mutter VV . SENT It PP was VBD no RB longer RB upon IN Indians NPS or CC the DT sorrel JJ horse NN that IN his PP$ talk NN seemed VVD to TO run VV , , or CC anything NN recent JJ , , apparently RB , , always RB excepting VVG his PP$ work NN . SENT This DT flowingly RB merged JJ with IN whatever WDT scene NN he PP was VBD inventing VVG or CC living VVG again RB , , and CC he PP wandered VVD unendingly RB in IN that DT incompatible JJ world NN we PP dream VVP in IN . SENT Through IN the DT medley NN of IN events NNS and CC names NNS , , often RB thickly RB spoken VVN , , but CC rising VVG at IN times NNS to TO grotesque JJ coherence NN , , the DT listeners NNS now RB and CC then RB could MD piece VV out RP the DT reference NN from IN their PP$ own JJ knowledge NN . SENT Monte NP , , for IN example NN , , continually RB addressed VVN , , and CC Molly NP heard VVD her PP$ own JJ name NN , , but CC invariably RB as IN Miss NP Wood NP . SENT nothing NN less CC respectful JJ came VVD out RP , , and CC frequently RB he PP answered VVD some DT one NN as IN ma'am NN . SENT At IN these DT fragments NNS of IN revelation NN Mrs NN . SENT Taylor NP abstained VVD from IN speech NN , , but CC eyed VVD Molly NP Wood NP with IN caustic JJ reproach NN . SENT As IN the DT night NN wore VVD on IN , , short JJ lulls NNS of IN silence NN intervened VVD , , and CC the DT watchers NNS were VBD deceived VVN into IN hope NN that IN the DT fever NN was VBD abating VVG . SENT And CC when WRB the DT Virginian JJ sat VVD quietly RB up RB in IN bed NN , , essayed VVD to TO move VV his PP$ bandage NN , , and CC looked VVD steadily RB at IN Mrs NN . SENT Taylor NP , , she PP rose VVD quickly RB and CC went VVD to TO him PP with IN a DT question NN as RB to TO how WRB he PP was VBD doing VVG . SENT Rise NN on IN your PP$ laigs NNS , , you PP polecat NNS , , said VVD he PP , , and CC tell VV them PP you're VV a DT liar NN . SENT The DT good JJ dame NN gasped VVD , , then RB bade VVD him PP lie VVP down RP , , and CC he PP obeyed VVD her PP with IN that DT strange JJ double JJ understanding NN of IN the DT delirious JJ . SENT for IN even RB while IN submitting VVG , , he PP muttered VVD liar NN , , polecat NNS , , and CC then RB Trampas NP . SENT At IN that DT name NN light NN flashed VVD on IN Mrs NN . SENT Taylor NP , , and CC she PP turned VVD to TO Molly NP . SENT and CC there EX was VBD the DT girl NN struggling VVG with IN a DT fit NN of IN mirth NN at IN his PP$ speech NN . SENT but CC the DT laughter NN was VBD fast RB becoming VVG a DT painful JJ seizure NN . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Taylor NP walked VVD Molly NP up RB and CC down RB , , speaking VVG mmediately RB to TO arrest VV her PP$ attention NN . SENT You PP might MD as RB well RB know VV it PP , , she PP said VVD . SENT He PP would MD blame VV me PP for IN speaking VVG of IN it PP , , but CC where's RB the DT harm VV all PDT this DT while NN after IN . SENT And CC you PP would MD never RB hear VV it PP from IN his PP$ mouth NN . SENT Molly NP , , child NN , , they PP say VVP Trampas NP would MD kill VV him PP if IN he PP dared VVD , , and CC that's NNS on IN account NN of IN you PP . SENT I PP never RB saw VVD Trampas NP , , said VVD Molly NP , , fixing VVG her PP$ eyes NNS upon IN the DT speaker NN . SENT No RB , , deary NN . SENT But CC before IN a DT lot NN of IN men NNS Taylor NP has VHZ told VVN me PP about IN it PP Trampas NNS spoke VVD disrespectfully RB of IN you PP , , and CC before IN them PP all RB he PP made VVD Trampas NP say VVP he PP was VBD a DT liar NN . SENT That DT is VBZ what WP he PP did VVD when WRB you PP were VBD almost RB a DT stranger NN among IN us PP , , and CC he PP had VHD not RB started VVN seeing VVG so RB much RB of IN you PP . SENT I PP expect VVP Trampas NP is VBZ the DT only JJ enemy NN he PP ever RB had VHD in IN this DT country NN . SENT But CC he PP would MD never RB let VV you PP know VV about RB that IN . SENT No RB , , whispered VVN Molly NP . SENT I PP did VVD not RB know VV . SENT Steve NP . SENT the DT sick JJ man NN now RB cried VVD out RP , , in IN poignant JJ appeal NN . SENT Steve NP . SENT To TO the DT women NNS it PP was VBD a DT name NN unknown NN , , unknown JJ as RB was VBD also RB this DT deep JJ inward RB tide NN of IN feeling VVG which WDT he PP could MD no RB longer RB conceal VV , , being NN himself PP no RB longer RBR . SENT No RB , , Steve NP , , he PP said VVD next JJ , , and CC muttering VVG followed VVN . SENT It PP ain't VVD so RB . SENT he PP shouted VVD . SENT and CC then RB cunningly RB in IN a DT lowered VVN voice NN , , Steve NP , , I PP have VHP lied VVD for IN you PP . SENT In IN time NN Mrs NN . SENT Taylor NP spoke VVD some DT advice NN . SENT You PP had VHD better RBR go VV to TO bed NN , , child NN . SENT You PP look VVP about RB ready JJ for IN the DT doctor NN yourself PP . SENT Then RB I PP will MD wait VV for IN him PP , , said VVD Molly NP . SENT So IN the DT two CD nurses NNS continued VVD to TO sit VV until IN darkness NN at IN the DT windows NNS weakened VVN into IN gray JJ , , and CC the DT lamp NN was VBD no RB more RBR needed VVN . SENT Their PP$ patient NN was VBD rambling VVG again RB . SENT Yet RB , , into IN whatever WDT scenes NNS he PP went VVD , , there RB in IN some DT guise NN did VVD the DT throb NN of IN his PP$ pain NN evidently RB follow VV him PP , , and CC he PP lay VVD hitching VVG his PP$ great JJ shoulder NN as IN if IN to TO rid VV it PP of IN the DT cumbrance NN . SENT They PP waited VVD for IN the DT doctor NN , , not RB daring JJ much RB more RBR than IN to TO turn VV pillows NNS and CC give VV what WP other JJ ease NN they PP could MD . SENT and CC then RB , , instead RB of IN the DT doctor NN , , came VVD a DT messenger NN , , about IN noon NN , , to TO say VV he PP was VBD gone VVN on IN a DT visit NN some DT thirty CD miles NNS beyond IN , , where WRB Taylor NP had VHD followed VVN to TO bring VV him PP here RB as RB soon RB as RB might MD be VB . SENT At IN this DT Molly NP consented VVD to TO rest VV and CC to TO watch VV , , turn VV about RB . SENT and CC once RB she PP was VBD over RP in IN her PP$ friend's JJ house NN lying VVG down RP , , they PP tried VVD to TO keep VV her PP there RB . SENT But CC the DT revolutionist NN could MD not RB be VB put VVN down RP , , and CC when WRB , , as IN a DT last JJ pretext NN , , Mrs NN . SENT Taylor NP urged VVD the DT proprieties NNS and CC conventions NNS , , the DT pale JJ girl NN from IN Vermont NP laughed VVD sweetly RB n NN her PP$ face NN and CC returned VVD to TO sit VV by IN the DT sick JJ man NN . SENT With IN the DT approach NN of IN the DT second JJ night NN his PP$ fever NN seemed VVD to TO rise VV and CC master VV him PP more RBR completely RB than IN they PP had VHD yet RB seen VVN it PP , , and CC presently RB it PP so RB raged VVD that IN the DT women NNS called VVN in IN stronger JJR arms NNS to TO hold VV him PP down RP . SENT There EX were VBD times NNS when WRB he PP broke VVD out RP in IN the DT language NN of IN the DT round NN up RP , , and CC Mrs NN . SENT Taylor NP renewed VVD her PP$ protests NNS . SENT Why WRB , , said VVD Molly NP don't NP you PP suppose VVP I PP knew VVD they PP could MD swear VV . SENT So IN the DT dame NN , , in IN deepening VVG astonishment NN and CC affection NN , , gave VVD up RP these DT shifts NNS at IN decorum NN . SENT Nor CC did VVD the DT delirium NN run VVN into IN the DT intimate JJ , , coarse JJ matters NNS that IN she PP dreaded VVN . SENT The DT cow NN puncher NN had VHD lived VVN like IN his PP$ kind NN , , but CC his PP$ natural JJ daily JJ thoughts NNS were VBD clean JJ , , and CC came VVD from IN the DT untamed JJ but CC unstained JJ mind NN of IN a DT man NN . SENT And CC toward IN morning NN , , as IN Mrs NN . SENT Taylor NP sat VVD taking VVG her PP$ turn NN , , suddenly RB he PP asked VVD had VHD he PP been VBN sick JJ long RB , , and CC looked VVD at IN her PP with IN a DT quieted VVN eye NN . SENT The DT wandering VVG seemed VVD to TO drop VV from IN him PP at IN a DT stroke NN , , leaving VVG him PP altogether RB himself PP . SENT He PP lay VVD very RB feeble JJ , , and CC inquired VVD once RB or CC twice RB of IN his PP$ state NN and CC how WRB he PP came VVD here RB . SENT nor CC was VBD anything NN left VVN in IN his PP$ memory NN of IN even RB coming VVG to TO the DT spring NN where WRB he PP had VHD been VBN found VVN . SENT When WRB the DT doctor NN arrived VVD , , he PP pronounced VVD that IN it PP would MD be VB long JJ or CC very RB short JJ . SENT He PP praised VVD their PP$ clean JJ water NN treatment NN . SENT the DT wound NN was VBD fortunately RB well RB up RB on IN the DT shoulder NN , , and CC gave VVD so RB far RB no DT bad JJ signs NNS . SENT there EX were VBD not RB any DT bad JJ signs NNS . SENT and CC the DT blood NN and CC strength NN of IN the DT patient NN had VHD been VBN as IN few JJ men's NNS were VBD . SENT each DT hour NN was VBD now RB an DT hour NN nearer JJR certainty NN , , and CC meanwhile RB meanwhile RB the DT doctor NN would MD remain VV as RB long RB as IN he PP could MD . SENT He PP had VHD many JJ inquiries NNS to TO satisfy VV . SENT Dusty JJ fellows NNS would MD ride VV up RP , , listen VV to TO him PP , , and CC reply NN , , as IN they PP rode VVD away RB , , Don't NP yu NP let VVD him PP die VVP , , Doc NP . SENT And CC Judge NP Henry NP sent VVD over RP from IN Sunk VVN Creek NP to TO answer VV for IN any DT attendance NN or CC medicine NN that WDT might MD help VV his PP$ foreman NN . SENT The DT country NN was VBD moved VVN with IN concern NN and CC interest NN . SENT and CC in IN Molly's NP ears VVZ its PP$ words NNS of IN good JJ feeling NN seemed VVD to TO unite VV and CC sum VV up RP a DT burden NN , , Don NP t NN yu NP let VVD him PP die VVP , , Doc NP . SENT The DT Indians NPS who WP had VHD done VVN this DT were VBD now RB in IN military JJ custody NN . SENT They PP had VHD come VVN unpermitted JJ from IN a DT southern JJ reservation NN , , hunting NN , , next IN thieving VVG , , and CC as IN the DT slumbering VVG spirit NN roused VVN in IN one CD or CC two CD of IN the DT young JJ and CC ambitious JJ , , they PP had VHD ventured VVN this DT in IN the DT secret JJ mountains NNS , , and CC perhaps RB had VHD killed VVN a DT trapper NN found VVD there RB . SENT Editors NNS immediately RB reared VVN a DT tall JJ war NN out IN of IN it PP . SENT but CC from IN five CD Indians NPS in IN a DT guard NN house NN waiting VVG punishment NN not RB even RB an DT editor NN can MD supply VV spar NN for IN more JJR than IN two CD editions NNS , , and CC if IN the DT recent JJ alarm NN was VBD still RB a DT matter NN of IN talk NN anywhere RB , , it PP was VBD not RB here RB in IN the DT sick JJ room NN Whichever WDT way NN the DT case NN should MD turn VV , , it PP was VBD through IN Molly NP alone RB the DT doctor NN told VVD her PP that IN the DT wounded JJ man NN had VHD got VVN this DT chance NN this DT good JJ chance NN , , he PP relocated VVD . SENT And CC he PP told VVD her PP she PP had VHD not RB done VVN a DT woman's NNS part NN , , but CC a DT man's NNS part NN , , and CC now RB had VHD no DT more RBR to TO do VV . SENT no DT more JJR till IN the DT patient NN got VVD well RB , , and CC could MD thank VV her PP in IN his PP$ own JJ way NN , , said VVD the DT doctor NN , , smiling VVG , , and CC supposing VVG things NNS that WDT were VBD not RB so RB misled VVN perhaps RB by IN Mrs NN . SENT Taylor NP . SENT I'm NP afraid JJ I'll NN be VB gone VVN by IN the DT time NN he PP is VBZ well RB , , said VVD Molly NP , , coldly RB . SENT and CC the DT discreet JJ physician NN said VVD ah UH , , and CC that IN she PP would MD find VV Bennington NP quite PDT a DT change NN from IN Bear NP Creek NP . SENT But CC Mrs NN . SENT Taylor NP spoke VVD otherwise RB , , and CC at IN that IN the DT girl NN said VVD . SENT I PP shall MD stay VV as RB long RB as IN I PP am VBP needed VVN . SENT I PP will MD nurse VV him PP . SENT I PP want VVP to TO nurse VV him PP . SENT I PP will MD do VV everything NN for IN him PP that IN I PP can MD . SENT she PP exclaimed VVD , , with IN force NN . SENT And CC that DT won't NN be VB anything NN , , deary NN , , said VVD Mrs NN . SENT Taylor NP , , harshly RB . SENT A DT year NN of IN nursing NN don't NN equal VVP a DT day NN of IN sweetheart NN . SENT The DT girl NN took VVD a DT walk NN , , she PP was VBD of IN no DT more JJR service NN in IN the DT room NN at IN present JJ , , but CC she PP turned VVD without IN going VVG far RB , , and CC Mrs NN . SENT Taylor NP spied VVD her PP come VVP to TO lean VV over RP the DT pasture NN fence NN and CC watch VV the DT two CD horses NNS that IN one CD the DT Virginian JJ had VHD gentled VVN for IN her PP , , and CC his PP$ own JJ Monte NP . SENT During IN this DT suspense NN came VVD a DT new JJ call NN for IN the DT doctor NN , , neighbors NNS profiting VVG by IN his PP$ visit NN to TO Bear NP Creek NP . SENT and CC in IN his PP$ going VVG away RB to TO them PP , , even RB under IN promise NN of IN quick JJ return NN , , Mrs NN . SENT Taylor NP suspected VVD a DT favorable JJ sign NN . SENT He PP kept VVD his PP$ word NN as IN punctually RB as RB had VHD been VBN possible JJ , , arriving VVG after IN some DT six CD hours NNS with IN a DT confident JJ face NN , , and CC spending VVG now RB upon IN the DT patient NN a DT care NN not RB needed VVN , , save VV to TO reassure VV the DT bystanders NNS . SENT He PP spoke VVD his PP$ opinion NN that IN all DT was VBD even RB better JJR than IN he PP could MD have VH hoped VVN it PP would MD be VB , , so RB soon RB . SENT Here RB was VBD now RB the DT beginning NN of IN the DT fifth JJ day NN . SENT the DT wound's NNS look NN was VBD wholesome JJ , , no DT further JJR delirium NN had VHD come VVN , , and CC the DT fever NN had VHD abated VVN a DT degree NN while IN he PP was VBD absent JJ . SENT He PP believed VVD the DT serious JJ danger NN line NN lay VVD behind IN , , and CC short RB of IN the DT unforeseen JJ the DT man's JJ deep JJ untainted JJ strength NN would MD reassert VV its PP$ control NN . SENT He PP had VHD much JJ blood NN to TO make VV , , and CC must MD be VB cared VVN for IN during IN weeks NNS three CD , , four CD , , five CD there RB was VBD no RB saying VVG how WRB long RB yet RB . SENT These DT next JJ few JJ days NNS it PP must MD be VB utter JJ quiet NN for IN him PP . SENT he PP must MD not RB talk VV nor CC hear VV anything NN likely JJ to TO disturb VV him PP . SENT and CC then RB the DT time NN for IN cheerfulness NN and CC gradual JJ company NN would MD come VV sooner RB than IN later RBR , , the DT doctor NN hoped VVD . SENT So RB he PP departed VVD , , and CC sent VVD next JJ day NN some DT bottles NNS , , with IN further RBR cautions VVZ regarding VVG the DT wound NN and CC dirt NN , , and CC to TO say VV he PP should MD be VB calling VVG the DT day NN after IN to TO morrow NN . SENT Upon IN that DT occasion NN he PP found VVD two CD patients NNS . SENT Molly NP Wood NP lay VVD in IN bed NN at IN Mrs NN . SENT Taylor's NP , , filled VVN with IN apology NN and CC indignation NN . SENT With IN little JJ to TO do VV , , and CC deprived VVN of IN the DT strong JJ stimulant NN of IN anxiety NN and CC action NN , , her PP$ strength NN had VHD quite RB suddenly RB left VVN her PP , , so RB that IN she PP had VHD spoken VVN only RB in IN a DT sort NN of IN whisper NN . SENT But CC upon IN waking VVG from IN a DT long JJ sleep NN , , after IN Mrs NN . SENT Taylor NP had VHD taken VVN her PP$ firmly RB , , almost RB severely RB , , in IN hand NN , , her PP$ natural JJ voice NN had VHD returned VVN , , and CC now RB the DT chief JJ treatment NN the DT doctor NN gave VVD her PP was VBD a DT sort NN of IN scolding NN , , which WDT it PP pleased VVN Firs NNS . SENT Taylor NP to TO hear VV . SENT The DT doctor NN even RB dropped VVD a DT phrase NN concerning VVG the DT arrogance NN of IN strong JJ nerves NNS in IN slender JJ bodies NNS , , and CC of IN undertaking VVG several JJ people's NP work NN when WRB several JJ people NNS were VBD at IN hand NN to TO do VV it PP for IN themselves PP , , and CC this DT pleased JJ Mrs NN . SENT Taylor NP remarkably RB . SENT As RB for IN the DT wounded JJ man NN , , he PP was VBD behaving VVG himself PP properly RB . SENT Perhaps RB in IN another DT week NN he PP could MD be VB moved VVN to TO a DT more RBR cheerful JJ room NN . SENT Just RB now RB , , with IN cleanliness NN and CC pure JJ air NN , , any DT barn NN would MD do VV . SENT We PP are VBP real RB lucky JJ to TO have VH such PDT a DT sensible JJ doctor NN in IN the DT country NN , , Mrs NN . SENT Taylor NP observed VVD , , after IN the DT physician NN had VHD gone VVN . SENT No DT doubt NN , , said VVD Molly NP . SENT He PP said VVD my PP$ room NN was VBD a DT barn NN . SENT That's NNS what WP you've NP made VVD it PP , , deary NN . SENT But CC sick JJ men NNS don't NN notice NN much RB . SENT Nevertheless RB , , one PP may MD believe VV , , without IN going VVG widely RB astray RB , , that DT illness NN , , so RB far RB from IN veiling VVG , , more RBR often RB quickens VVZ the DT perceptions NNS at IN any DT rate NN those DT of IN the DT naturally RB keen JJ . SENT On IN a DT later JJR day NN and CC the DT interval NN was VBD brief JJ while IN Molly NP was VBD on IN her PP$ second JJ drive NN to TO take VV the DT air NN with IN Mrs NN . SENT Taylor NP , , that DT lady NN informed VVD her PP that IN the DT sick JJ man NN had VHD noticed VVN . SENT And CC I PP could MD not RB tell VV him PP things NNS liable JJ to TO disturb VV him PP , , said VVD she PP , , and CC so RB I PP well RB , , I PP expect VVP I PP just RB didn't VVD exactly RB tell VV him PP the DT facts NNS . SENT I PP said VVD yes RB , , you PP were VBD packing VVG up RP for IN a DT little JJ visit NN to TO your PP$ folks NNS . SENT They PP had VHD not RB seen VVN you PP for IN quite PDT a DT while NN , , I PP said VVD . SENT And CC he PP looked VVD at IN those DT boxes NNS kind NN of IN silent JJ like IN . SENT There's NP no RB need VVP to TO move VV him PP , , said VVD Molly NP . SENT It PP is VBZ simpler JJR to TO move VV them PP the DT boxes NNS . SENT I PP could MD take VV out RP some DT of IN my PP$ things NNS , , you PP know VVP , , just RB while IN he PP has VHZ to TO be VB kept VVN there RB . SENT I PP mean VVP you PP see VVP , , if IN the DT doctor NN says VVZ the DT room NN should MD be VB cheerful JJ Yes NP , , deary NN . SENT I PP will MD ask VV the DT doctor NN next IN time NN , , said VVD Molly NP . SENT if IN he PP believes VVZ I PP am VBP competent JJ to TO spread VV a DT rug NN upon IN a DT floor NN . SENT Molly's NP references NNS to TO the DT doctor NN were VBD usually RB acid JJ these DT days NNS . SENT And CC this DT he PP totally RB failed VVD to TO observe VV , , telling VVG her PP when WRB he PP came VVD , , why WRB , , to TO be VB sure JJ . SENT the DT very JJ thing NN . SENT And CC if IN she PP could MD play VV cards NNS or CC read VV aloud RB , , or CC afford VV any DT other JJ light JJ distractions NNS , , provided VVD they PP did VVD not RB lead VV the DT patient NN to TO talk NN and CC tire NN himself PP , , that IN she PP would MD be VB most RBS useful JJ . SENT Accordingly RB she PP took VVD over IN the DT cribbage NN board NN , , and CC came VVD with IN unexpected JJ hesitation NN face NN to TO face VV again RB with IN the DT swarthy JJ man NN she PP had VHD saved VVN and CC tended VVN . SENT He PP was VBD not RB so RB swarthy JJ now RB , , but CC neat JJ , , with IN chin NN clean JJ , , and CC hair NN and CC mustache NN trimmed VVN and CC smooth JJ , , and CC he PP sat VVD propped VVN among IN pillows NNS watching VVG for IN her PP . SENT You PP are VBP better JJR , , she PP said VVD , , speaking VVG first JJ , , and CC with IN uncertain JJ voice NN . SENT Yes UH . SENT They PP have VHP given VVN me PP awdehs VVZ not RB to TO talk VV , , said VVD the DT Southerner JJR , , smiling VVG . SENT Oh UH , , yes UH . SENT Please RB do VVP not RB talk VV not RB to TO day NN . SENT No UH . SENT Only RB this DT he PP looked VVD at IN her PP , , and CC saw VVD her PP seem VVP to TO shrink VV thank VV you PP for IN what WP you PP have VHP done VVN , , he PP said VVD simply RB . SENT She PP took VVD tenderly RB the DT hand NN he PP stretched VVD to TO her PP . SENT and CC upon IN these DT terms NNS they PP set VVD to TO work VV at IN cribbage NN . SENT She PP won VVD , , and CC won VVD again RB , , and CC the DT third JJ time NN laid VVD down RP her PP$ cards NNS and CC reproached VVD him PP with IN playing VVG in IN order NN to TO lose VV . SENT No UH , , he PP said VVD , , and CC his PP$ eye NN wandered VVD to TO the DT boxes NNS . SENT But CC my PP$ thoughts NNS get VV away RB from IN me PP . SENT I'll NN be VB strong JJ enough RB to TO hold VV them PP on IN the DT cyards NNS next IN time NN , , I PP reckon VVP . SENT Many JJ tones NNS in IN his PP$ voice NN she PP had VHD heard VVN , , but CC never RB the DT tone NN of IN sadness NN until IN to TO day NN . SENT Then RB they PP played VVD a DT little RB more JJR , , and CC she PP put VVD away RP the DT board NN for IN this DT first JJ time NN . SENT You PP are VBP going VVG now RB . SENT he PP asked VVD . SENT When WRB I PP have VHP made VVN this DT room NN look VVP a DT little RB less RBR forlorn JJ . SENT They PP haven't VVD wanted VVD to TO meddle VV with IN my PP$ things NNS , , I PP suppose VVP . SENT And CC Molly NP stooped VVD once RB again RB among IN the DT chattels NNS destined VVN for IN Vermont NP . SENT Out IN they PP came VVD . SENT again RB the DT bearskin NN was VBD spread VVN on IN the DT floor NN , , various JJ possessions NNS and CC ornaments NNS went VVD back RB into IN their PP$ ancient JJ niches NNS , , the DT shelves NNS grew VVD comfortable JJ with IN books NNS , , and CC , , last RB , , some DT flowers NNS were VBD stood VVN on IN the DT table NN . SENT More RBR like IN old JJ times NNS , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , but CC sadly RB . SENT It's NP too RB bad JJ , , said VVD Molly NP , , you PP had VHD to TO be VB brought VVN into IN such PDT a DT looking VVG place NN . SENT And CC your PP$ folks NNS waiting VVG for IN you PP , , said VVD he PP . SENT Oh UH , , I'll NP pay VVP my PP$ visit NN later RBR , , said VVD Molly NP , , putting VVG the DT rug NN a DT trifle NN straighter JJR . SENT May MD I PP ask VV one CD thing NN . SENT pleaded VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , and CC at IN the DT gentleness NN of IN his PP$ voice NN her PP face VVP grew VVD rosy JJ , , and CC she PP fixed VVD her PP$ eyes NNS on IN him PP with IN a DT sort NN of IN dread NN . SENT Anything NN that IN I PP can MD answer VV , , said VVD she PP . SENT Oh UH , , yes UH . SENT Did VVD I PP tell VV yu NP to TO quit VV me PP , , and CC did VVD yu NP load VV up RP my PP$ gun NN and CC stay VV . SENT Was VBD that IN a DT real JJ business NN . SENT I PP have VHP been VBN mixed VVN up RP my PP$ haid NP . SENT That DT was VBD real JJ , , said VVD Molly NP . SENT What WP else RB was VBD there RB to TO do VV . SENT Just RB nothing NN for IN such JJ as IN you PP . SENT he PP exclaimed VVD . SENT My NP haid NP has VHZ been VBN mighty RB crazy JJ . SENT and CC that DT little JJ grandmother NN of IN yours NNS yondeh NNS , , she PP but CC I PP can't VVD just RB quite RB catch VV a DT hold NN of IN these DT things NNS he PP passed VVD a DT hand NN over IN his PP$ forehead NN so IN many JJ or CC else RB one CD right NN along IN well RB , , it's NNS all DT foolishness NN . SENT he PP concluded VVD , , with IN something NN almost RB savage JJ in IN his PP$ tone NN . SENT And CC after IN she PP had VHD gone VVN from IN the DT cabin NN he PP lay VVD very RB still RB , , looking VVG at IN the DT miniature NN on IN the DT wall NN . SENT He PP was VBD in IN another DT sort NN of IN mood NN the DT next JJ time NN , , cribbage NN not RB interesting JJ him PP in IN the DT least JJS . SENT Your PP$ folks NNS will MD be VB wondering VVG about IN you PP , , said VVD he PP . SENT I PP don't VVD think VV they PP will MD mind VV which WDT month NN I PP go VVP to TO them PP , , said VVD Molly NP . SENT Especially RB when WRB they PP know VVP the DT reason NN . SENT Don't NP let VVD me PP keep VV you PP , , ma'am NN , , said VVD he PP . SENT Molly NP stared VVD at IN him PP . SENT but CC he PP pursued VVD , , with IN the DT same JJ edge NN lurking VVG in IN his PP$ slow JJ words NNS . SENT Though IN I'll NP never RB forget VV . SENT How WRB could MD I PP forget VV any DT of IN all DT you PP have VHP done VVN and CC been VBN . SENT If IN there EX had VHD been VBN none NN of IN this DT , , why WRB , , I PP had VHD enough RB to TO remember VV . SENT But CC please VV don't JJ stay NN , , ma'am NN . SENT We'll NP say VVP I PP had VHD a DT claim NN when WRB yu NP found VVD me PP pretty RB well RB dead JJ , , but CC I'm NP gettin NN well RB , , yu NP see VVP right RB smart JJ , , too RB . SENT I PP can't VVD understand VV , , indeed RB I PP can't VVD , , said VVD Molly NP , , why WRB you're NN talking VVG so RB . SENT He PP seemed VVD to TO have VH certain JJ moods NNS when WRB he PP would MD address VV her PP as IN ma'am NN , , and CC this DT she PP did VVD not RB like VV , , but CC could MD not RB prevent VV . SENT Oh UH , , a DT sick JJ man NN is VBZ funny JJ . SENT And CC yu NP know VVP I'm NP grateful JJ to TO you PP . SENT Please UH say VV no DT more JJR about IN that DT , , or CC I PP shall MD go VV this DT afternoon NN . SENT I PP don't VVD want VV to TO go VV . SENT I PP am VBP not RB ready JJ . SENT I PP think VVP I PP had VHD better RBR read VVN something NN now RB . SENT Why WRB , , yes UH . SENT That's NP cert'nly RB a DT good JJ notion NN . SENT Why WRB , , this DT is VBZ the DT best JJS show NN you'll NN ever RB get VVP to TO give VV me PP education NN . SENT Won't NP yu NP please VVP try VV that DT Emma NP book NN now RB , , ma'am NN . SENT Listening VVG to TO you PP will MD be VB different JJ . SENT This DT was VBD said VVN with IN softness NN and CC humility NN . SENT Uncertain JJ as IN his PP$ gravity NN often RB left VVD her PP precisely RB what WP he PP meant VVD by IN what WP he PP said VVD , , Molly NP proceeded VVD with IN Emma NP , , slackly RB at IN first JJ , , but CC soon RB with IN the DT enthusiasm NN that IN Miss NP Austen NP invariably RB gave VVD her PP . SENT She PP held VVD the DT volume NN and CC read VV away RP at IN it PP , , commenting VVG briefly NN , , and CC then RB , , finishing VVG a DT chapter NN of IN the DT sprightly JJ classic NN , , found VVD her PP$ pupil NN slumbering VVG peacefully RB . SENT There EX was VBD no DT uncertainty NN about IN that DT . SENT You PP couldn't NN be VB doing VVG a DT healthier JJR thing NN for IN him PP , , deary NN , , said VVD Mrs NN . SENT Taylor NP . SENT If IN it PP gets VVZ to TO make VV him PP wakeful JJ , , try VV something NN harder RBR . SENT This DT was VBD the DT lady's NN scarcely RB sympathetic JJ view NN . SENT But CC it PP turned VVD out RP to TO be VB not RB obscurity NN in IN which WDT Miss NP Austen NP sinned VVD . SENT When WRB Molly NP next RB appeared VVD at IN the DT Virginian's NP threshold NN , , he PP said VVD plaintively RB , , I PP reckon VVP I PP am VBP a DT dunce NN . SENT And CC he PP sued VVD for IN pardon NN . SENT When WRB I PP waked VVD up RP , , he PP said VVD , , I PP was VBD ashamed JJ of IN myself PP for IN a DT plumb NN half NN hour NN . SENT Nor CC could MD she PP doubt VVP this DT day NN that IN he PP meant VVD what WP he PP said VVD . SENT His PP$ mood NN was VBD again RB serene JJ and CC gentle JJ , , and CC without IN referring VVG to TO his PP$ singular JJ words NNS that WDT had VHD distressed JJ her PP , , he PP made VVD her PP feel VVP his PP$ contrition NN , , even RB in IN his PP$ silence NN . SENT I PP am VBP right RB glad JJ you PP have VHP come VVN , , he PP said VVD . SENT And CC as IN he PP saw VVD her PP$ going VVG to TO the DT bookshelf NN , , he PP continued VVD , , with IN diffidence NN . SENT As IN regyards NNS that IN EMMA NP book NN , , yu NP see VVP yu NP see VV , , the DT doin's NNS and CC sayin's NNS of IN folks NNS like IN them PP are VBP above IN me PP . SENT But CC I PP think VVP he PP spoke VVD most RBS diffidently RB , , if IN yu NP could MD read VV me PP something NN that WDT was VBD About IN something NN , , I NP I'd NP be VB liable JJ to TO keep VV awake RB . SENT And CC he PP smiled VVD with IN a DT certain JJ shyness NN . SENT Something NN About IN something NN . SENT queried VVN Molly NP , , at IN a DT loss NN . SENT Why WRB , , yes UH . SENT Shakespeare NP . SENT HENRY NN THE DT FOURTH JJ . SENT The DT British JJ king NN is VBZ fighting VVG , , and CC there EX is VBZ his PP$ son NN the DT prince NN . SENT He PP cert'nly RB must MD have VH been VBN a DT jim NP dandy JJ boy NN if IN that WDT is VBZ all RB true JJ . SENT Only RB he PP would MD go VV around RP town NN with IN a DT mighty JJ triflin NN gang NN . SENT They PP sported VVD and CC they PP held VVD up RP citizens NNS . SENT And CC his PP$ father NN hated VVN his PP$ travelling VVG with IN trash NN like IN them PP . SENT It PP was VBD right RB natural JJ the DT boy NN and CC the DT old JJ man NN . SENT But CC the DT boy NN showed VVD himself PP a DT man NN too RB . SENT He PP killed VVD a DT big JJ fighter NN on IN the DT other JJ side NN who WP was VBD another DT jim NP dandy JJ and CC he PP was VBD sorry JJ for IN having VHG it PP to IN do VV . SENT The DT Virginian JJ warmed VVN to TO his PP$ recital NN . SENT I PP understand VVP most RBS all RB of IN that DT . SENT There EX was VBD a DT fat JJ man NN kept VVD everybody NN laughing VVG . SENT He PP was VBD awful JJ natural NN too RB . SENT except IN yu NP don't VVD commonly RB meet VV em NN so RB fat JJ . SENT But CC the DT prince NN that IN play NN is VBZ bed NN rock NN , , ma'am NN . SENT Have VHP you PP got VVN something NN like IN that DT . SENT Yes UH , , I PP think VVP so RB , , she PP replied VVD . SENT I PP believe VVP I PP see VVP what WP you PP would MD appreciate VV . SENT She PP took VVD her PP$ Browning NP , , her PP$ idol NN , , her PP imagined VVD affinity NN . SENT For IN the DT pale JJ decadence NN of IN New NP England NP had VHD somewhat RB watered VVD her PP$ good JJ old JJ Revolutionary NP blood NN too RB , , and CC she PP was VBD inclined VVN to TO think VV under IN glass NN and CC to TO live VV underdone JJ when WRB there EX were VBD no DT Indians NPS to TO shoot VV . SENT She PP would MD have VH joyed VVN to TO venture VV Paracelsus NP on IN him PP , , and CC some DT lengthy JJ rhymed VVD discourses NNS . SENT and CC she PP fondly RB turned VVD leaves NNS and CC leaves VVZ of IN her PP$ pet JJ doggerel NN analytics NNS . SENT Pippa NP Passes NNS and CC others NNS she PP had VHD to TO skip VV , , from IN discreet JJ motives NNS pages NNS which WDT he PP would MD have VH doubtless RB stayed VVN awake RB at IN . SENT but CC she PP chose VVD a DT poem NN at IN length NN . SENT This DT was VBD better JJR than IN Emma NP , , he PP pronounced VVD . SENT And CC short JJ . SENT The DT horse NN was VBD a DT good JJ horse NN . SENT He PP thought VVD a DT man NN whose WP$ horse NN must MD not RB play VV out RP on IN him PP would MD watch VV the DT ground NN he PP was VBD galloping VVG over RP for IN holes NNS , , and CC not RB be VB likely JJ to TO see VV what WP color NN the DT rims NNS of IN his PP$ animal's JJ eye NN sockets NNS were VBD . SENT You PP could MD not RB see VV them PP if IN you PP sat VVD as IN you PP ought MD to TO for IN such PDT a DT hard JJ ride NN . SENT Of IN the DT next JJ piece NN that IN she PP read VVP him PP he PP thought VVD still RB better RBR . SENT And CC it PP is VBZ short JJ , , said VVD he PP . SENT But CC the DT last JJ part NN drops NNS . SENT Molly NP instantly RB exacted VVD particulars NNS . SENT The DT soldier NN should MD not RB have VH told VVN the DT general NN he PP was VBD killed VVN , , stated VVD the DT cow NN puncher NN . SENT What WP should MD he PP have VHP told VVN him PP , , I'd NP like VVP to TO know VV . SENT said VVD Molly NP . SENT Why WRB , , just RB nothing NN . SENT If IN the DT soldier NN could MD ride VV out RP of IN the DT battle NN all RB shot VVD up RP , , and CC tell VV his PP$ general NN about IN their PP$ takin NN the DT town NN that WDT was VBD being VBG gritty JJ , , yu NP see VVP . SENT But CC that DT truck NN at IN the DT finish NN will MD yu NP please VV say VV it PP again RB . SENT So IN Molly NP read VVD . SENT You're NP wounded VVN . SENT Nay RB , , the DT soldier's NNS pride NN Touched VVD to TO the DT quick JJ , , he PP said VVD , , I'm NP killed VVD , , sire NN . 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SENT A DT Frenchman NN , , murmured VVD the DT grave JJ cowpuncher NN . SENT I PP never RB knowed VVD a DT Frenchman NN , , but CC I PP reckon VVP they PP might MD perform VV that DT class NN of IN foolishness NN . SENT But CC why WRB was VBD it PP foolish JJ . SENT she PP cried VVD . SENT His PP$ soldier's JJ pride NN don't NN you PP see VVP . SENT No UH . SENT Molly NP now RB burst VVD into IN a DT luxury NN of IN discussion NN . SENT She PP leaned VVD toward IN her PP$ cow NN puncher NN with IN bright JJ eyes NNS searching VVG his PP$ . SENT with IN elbow NN on IN knee NN and CC hand NN propping VVG chin NN , , her PP$ lap NN became VVD a DT slant NN , , and CC from IN it PP Browning NP the DT poet NN slid VVD and CC toppled VVD , , and CC lay VVD unrescued JJ . 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SENT Taylor NP would MD have VH burst NN , , were VBD bursting VVG a DT thing NN that IN people NNS often RB did VVD . SENT Three CD letters NNS were VBD the DT cause NN of IN this DT emotion NN on IN Mrs NN . SENT Taylor's NP part NN . SENT one PP addressed VVD to TO Bennington NP , , one CD to TO Dunbarton NP , , and CC the DT third NN here RB was VBD the DT great JJ excitement NN to TO Bennington NP , , but CC not RB in IN the DT little JJ schoolmarm's NNS delicate JJ writing NN . SENT A DT man's NNS hand NN had VHD traced VVN those DT plain JJ , , steady JJ vowels NNS and CC consonants NNS . SENT It's NNS come VVP . SENT exclaimed VVN Mrs NN . SENT Taylor NP , , at IN this DT sight NN . SENT He PP has VHZ written VVN to TO her PP$ mother NN himself PP . SENT That DT is VBZ what WP the DT Virginian JJ had VHD done VVN , , and CC here RB is VBZ how WRB it PP had VHD come VVN about RB . SENT The DT sick JJ man's NN convalescence NN was VBD achieved VVN . SENT The DT weeks NNS had VHD brought VVN back RB to TO him PP , , not RB his PP$ whole JJ strength NN yet CC that WDT could MD come VV only RB by IN many JJ miles NNS of IN open JJ air NN on IN the DT back NN of IN Monte NP . SENT but CC he PP was VBD strong JJ enough RB now RB to TO GET VV strength NN . SENT When WRB a DT patient NN reaches VVZ this DT stage NN , , he PP is VBZ out RB of IN the DT woods NNS . SENT He PP had VHD gone VVN for IN a DT little JJ walk NN with IN his PP$ nurse NN . SENT They PP had VHD taken VVN under IN the DT doctor's JJ recommendation NN several JJ such JJ little JJ walks NNS , , beginning VVG with IN a DT five CD minute NN one CD , , and CC at IN last JJ to TO day NN accomplishing VVG three CD miles NNS . SENT No UH , , it PP has VHZ not RB been VBN too RB far RB , , said VVD he PP . SENT I PP am VBP afraid JJ I PP could MD walk VV twice RB as RB far RB . SENT Afraid JJ . SENT Yes UH . SENT Because IN it PP means VVZ I PP can MD go VV to TO work VV again RB . SENT This DT thing NN we PP have VHP had VHD together RB is VBZ over RP . SENT For IN reply NN , , she PP leaned VVD against IN him PP . SENT Look VV at IN you PP . SENT he PP said VVD . SENT Only RB a DT little JJ while NN ago IN you PP had VHD to TO help VV me PP stand VV on IN my PP$ laigs NNS . SENT And CC now RB For IN a DT while NN there EX was VBD silence NN between IN them PP . SENT I PP have VHP never RB had VHN a DT right NN down IN sickness NN before RB , , he PP presently RB went VVD on RP . SENT Not RB to TO remember VV , , that WDT is VBZ . SENT If IN any DT person NN had VHD told VVN me PP I PP could MD ENJOY VV such PDT a DT thing NN He PP said VVD no RB more RBR , , for IN she PP reached VVD up RP , , and CC no DT more JJR speech NN was VBD possible JJ . SENT How WRB long RB has VHZ it PP been VBN . SENT he PP next RB asked VVD her PP . SENT She PP told VVD him PP . SENT Well RB , , if IN it PP could MD be VB forever RB no RB . SENT Not RB forever RB with IN no DT more JJR than IN this DT . SENT I PP reckon VVP I'd NP be VB sick JJ again RB . SENT But CC if IN it PP could MD be VB forever RB with IN just RB you PP and CC me PP , , and CC no DT one NN else RB to TO bother VV with IN . SENT But CC any DT longer RB would MD not RB be VB doing VVG right RB by IN your PP$ mother NN . SENT She PP would MD have VH a DT right NN to TO think VV ill RB of IN me PP . SENT Oh UH . SENT said VVD the DT girl NN . SENT Let VV us PP keep VV it PP . SENT Not RB after IN I PP am VBP gone VVN . SENT Your PP$ mother NN must MD be VB told VVN . SENT It PP seems VVZ so RB can't VVD we PP oh UH , , why WRB need NN anybody NN know VVP . SENT Your PP$ mother NN ain't NN anybody NN . SENT She PP is VBZ your PP$ mother NN . SENT I PP feel VVP mighty RB responsible JJ to TO her PP for IN what WP I PP have VHP done VVN . SENT But CC I PP did VVD it PP . SENT Do VVP you PP think VVP so RB . SENT Your PP$ mother NN will MD not RB think VV so RB . SENT I PP am VBP going VVG to TO write VV to TO her PP to TO day NN . SENT You PP . SENT Write VV to TO my PP$ mother NN . SENT Oh UH , , then RB everything NN will MD be VB so RB different JJ . SENT They PP will MD all DT Molly NP stopped VVD before IN the DT rising VVG visions NNS of IN Bennington NP . SENT Upon IN the DT fairy NN tale NN that IN she PP had VHD been VBN living VVG with IN her PP$ cow NN boy NN lover NN broke VVD the DT voices NNS of IN the DT world NN . SENT She PP could MD hear VV them PP from IN afar NN . SENT She PP could MD see VV the DT eyes NNS of IN Bennington NP watching VVG this DT man NN at IN her PP$ side NN . SENT She PP could MD imagine VV the DT ears NNS of IN Bennington NP listening VVG for IN slips VVZ in IN his PP$ English JJ . SENT There EX loomed VVD upon IN her PP the DT round NN of IN visits NNS which WDT they PP would MD have VH to TO make VV . SENT The DT ringing NN of IN the DT door NN bells NNS , , the DT waiting NN in IN drawing VVG rooms NNS for IN the DT mistress NN to TO descend VV and CC utter VV her PP$ prepared JJ congratulations NNS , , while IN her PP$ secret JJ eye NN devoured VVN the DT Virginian's NP appearance NN , , and CC his PP$ manner NN of IN standing VVG and CC sitting VVG . SENT He PP would MD be VB wearing VVG gloves NNS , , instead RB of IN fringed VVN gauntlets NNS of IN buckskin NN . SENT In IN a DT smooth JJ black JJ coat NN and CC waistcoat NN , , how WRB could MD they PP perceive VVP the DT man NN he PP was VBD . SENT During IN those DT short JJ formal JJ interviews NNS , , what WP would MD they PP ever RB find VVP out RP of IN the DT things NNS that IN she PP knew VVD about IN him PP . SENT The DT things NNS for IN which WDT she PP was VBD proud JJ of IN him PP . SENT He PP would MD speak VV shortly RB and CC simply RB . SENT they PP would MD say VV , , Oh UH , , yes UH . SENT and CC How WRB different JJ you PP must MD findthis NN from IN Wyoming NP . SENT and CC then RB , , after IN the DT door NN was VBD shut VVN behind IN his PP$ departing VVG back RB they PP would MD say VV He PP would MD be VB totally RB underrated VVN , , not RB in IN the DT least JJS understood VVN . SENT Why WRB should MD he PP be VB subjected VVN to TO this DT . SENT He PP should MD never RB be VB . SENT Now RB in IN all PDT these DT half NN formed VVD , , hurried JJ , , distressing JJ thoughts NNS which WDT streamed VVD through IN the DT girl's JJ mind NN , , she PP altogether RB forgot VVD one CD truth NN . SENT True JJ it PP was VBD that IN the DT voice NN of IN the DT world NN would MD speak VV as IN she PP imagined VVD . SENT True JJ it PP was VBD that IN in IN the DT eyes NNS of IN her PP$ family NN and CC acquaintance NN this DT lover NN of IN her PP$ choice NN would MD be VB examined VVN even RB more RBR like IN a DT SPECIMEN NN than IN are VBP other JJ lovers NNS upon IN these DT occasions NNS . SENT and CC all DT accepted JJ lovers NNS have VHP to TO face VV this DT ordeal NN of IN being VBG treated VVN like IN specimens NNS by IN the DT other JJ family NN . SENT But CC dear RB me PP . SENT most JJS of IN us PP manage VVP to TO stand VV it PP , , don VV t NN we PP . SENT It PP isn't VVD , , perhaps RB , , the DT most RBS delicious JJ experience NN that IN we PP can MD recall VV in IN connection NN with IN our PP$ engagement NN . SENT But CC it PP didn't VVD prove VV fatal JJ . SENT We PP got VVD through IN it PP somehow RB . SENT We PP dined VVD with IN Aunt NN Jane NP , , and CC wined VVD with IN Uncle NP Joseph NP , , and CC perhaps RB had VHD two CD fingers NNS given VVN to TO us PP by IN old JJ Cousin NP Horatio NP , , whose WP$ enormous JJ fortune NN was VBD of IN the DT greatest JJS importance NN to TO everybody NN . SENT And CC perhaps RB fragments VVZ of IN the DT other JJ family's NNS estimate VVP of IN us PP subsequently RB reached VVD our PP$ own JJ ears NNS . SENT But CC if IN a DT chosen VVN lover NN cannot NN stand NN being VBG treated VVN as IN a DT specimen NN by IN the DT other JJ family NN , , he's NN a DT very RB weak JJ vessel NN , , and CC not RB worth IN any DT good JJ girl's NNS love VVP . SENT That's NNS all RB I PP can MD say VV for IN him PP . SENT Now RB the DT Virginian JJ was VBD scarcely RB what WP even RB his PP$ enemy NN would MD term VV a DT weak JJ vessel NN . SENT and CC Molly's NP jealousy NN of IN the DT impression NN which WDT he PP might MD make VV upon IN Bennington NP was VBD vastly RB superfluous JJ . SENT She PP should MD have VH known VVN that IN he PP would MD indeed RB care VV to TO make VV a DT good JJ impression NN . SENT but CC that DT such JJ anxiety NN on IN his PP$ part NN would MD be VB wholly RB for IN her PP$ sake NN , , that WDT in IN the DT eyes NNS of IN her PP$ friends NNS she PP might MD stand VV justified JJ in IN taking VVG him PP for IN her PP$ wedded VVN husband NN . SENT So RB far RB as IN he PP was VBD concerned VVN apart RB from IN her PP , , Aunt NN Jane NP and CC Uncle NP Joseph NP might MD say VV anything NN they PP pleased VVD , , or CC think VVP anything NN they PP pleased VVD . SENT His PP$ character NN was VBD open JJ for IN investigation NN . SENT Judge NP Henry NP would MD vouch VV for IN him PP . SENT This DT is VBZ what WP he PP would MD have VH said VVD to TO his PP$ sweetheart NN had VHD she PP but RB revealed VVD to TO him PP her PP perturbations NNS . SENT But CC she PP did VVD not RB reveal VV them PP . SENT and CC they PP were VBD not RB of IN the DT order NN that IN he PP with IN his PP$ nature NN was VBD likely JJ to TO divine VV . SENT I PP do VVP not RB know VV what WP good JJ would MD have VH come VVN from IN her PP$ speaking VVG out RP to TO him PP , , unless IN that DT perfect JJ understanding NN between IN lovers NNS which WDT indeed RB is VBZ a DT good JJ thing NN . SENT But CC I PP do VVP not RB believe VV that IN he PP could MD have VH reassured VVN her PP . SENT and CC I PP am VBP certain JJ that IN she PP could MD not RB have VH prevented VVN his PP$ writing NN to TO her PP$ mother NN . SENT Well RB , , then RB , , she PP sighed VVD at IN last JJ , , if IN you PP think VVP so RB , , I PP will MD tell VV her PP . SENT That DT sigh NN of IN hers NN , , be VB it PP well RB understood VVD , , was VBD not RB only RB because IN of IN those DT far RB off JJ voices NNS which WDT the DT world NN would MD in IN consequence NN of IN her PP$ news NN be VB lifting VVG presently RB . SENT It PP came VVD also RB from IN bidding VVG farewell NN to TO the DT fairy NN tale NN which WDT she PP must MD leave VV now RB . SENT that DT land NN in IN which WDT she PP and CC he PP had VHD been VBN living VVG close RB together RB alone RB , , unhindered JJ , , unmindful JJ of IN all DT things NNS . SENT Yes UH , , you PP will MD tell VV her PP , , said VVD her PP$ lover NN . SENT And CC I PP must MD tell VV her PP too RB . SENT Both CC of IN us PP . SENT questioned VVD the DT girl NN . SENT What WP would MD he PP say VVP to TO her PP$ mother NN . SENT How WRB would MD her PP$ mother NN like IN such PDT a DT letter NN as IN he PP would MD write VV to TO her PP . 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SENT She PP did VVD not RB dare VV say VV out RP to TO him PP what WP her PP fear VVP was VBD about IN this DT letter NN of IN his PP$ to TO her PP$ mother NN . SENT She PP did VVD not RB dare VV because IN well RB , , because IN she PP lacked VVD a DT little JJ faith NN . SENT That DT is VBZ it PP , , I PP am VBP afraid JJ . SENT And CC for IN that DT sin NN she PP was VBD her PP$ own JJ punishment NN . SENT For IN in IN this DT day NN , , and CC in IN many JJ days NNS to TO come VV , , the DT pure JJ joy NN of IN her PP$ love NN was VBD vexed VVN and CC clouded VVN , , all RB through IN a DT little JJ lack NN of IN faith NN . SENT while IN for IN him PP , , perfect JJ in IN his PP$ faith NN , , his PP$ joy NN was VBD like IN crystal NN . SENT Tell VV me PP what WP you're NN going VVG to TO write VV , , she PP said VVD . SENT He PP smiled VVD at IN her PP . SENT No UH . SENT Aren't NP you PP going VVG to TO let VV me PP see VV it PP when WRB it's NNS done VVN . SENT No UH . 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SENT Beside IN each DT of IN them PP she PP distributed VVN paper NN enough RB , , almost RB , , for IN a DT presidential JJ message NN . SENT And CC pens NNS and CC pencils NNS were VBD in IN plenty NN . SENT Was VBD this DT not RB the DT headquarters NN of IN the DT Bear NP Creek NP schoolmarm NN . SENT Why WRB , , aren't VVD you PP going VVG to TO do VV it PP in IN pencil NN first JJ . SENT she PP exclaimed VVD , , looking VVG up RP from IN her PP$ vacant JJ sheet NN . SENT His PP$ pen NN was VBD moving VVG slowly RB , , but CC steadily RB . SENT No UH , , I PP don't VVD reckon VV I PP need VVP to TO , , he PP answered VVD , , with IN his PP$ nose NN close NN to TO the DT paper NN . SENT Oh UH , , damnation NN , , there's RB a DT blot NN . SENT He PP tore VVD his PP$ spoiled JJ beginning NN in IN small JJ bits NNS , , and CC threw VVD them PP into IN the DT fireplace NN . SENT You've NP got VVD it PP too RB full JJ , , he PP commented VVD . SENT and CC taking VVG the DT inkstand NN , , he PP tipped VVD a DT little JJ from IN it PP out RB of IN the DT window NN . SENT She PP sat VVD lost VVN among IN her PP$ false JJ starts NNS . SENT Had VHD she PP heard VVD him PP swear VVP , , she PP would MD not RB have VH minded VVD . SENT She PP rather RB liked VVD it PP when WRB he PP swore VVD . SENT He PP possessed VVD that DT quality NN in IN his PP$ profanity NN of IN not RB offending VVG by IN it PP . SENT It PP is VBZ quite RB wonderful JJ how WRB much JJ worse JJR the DT same JJ word NN will MD sound VV in IN one CD man's JJ lips NNS than IN in IN another's NNS . SENT But CC she PP did VVD not RB hear VV him PP . SENT Her PP$ mind NN was VBD among IN a DT litter NN of IN broken JJ sentences NNS . SENT Each DT thought NN which WDT she PP began VVD ran VVD out RP into IN the DT empty JJ air NN , , or CC came VVD against IN some DT stone NN wall NN . 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SENT On IN the DT day NN before IN the DT Virginian JJ returned VVN to TO take VV up RP his PP$ work NN at IN Judge NP Henry's NP ranch NN , , he PP and CC Molly NP announced VVD their PP$ news NN . SENT What WP Molly NP said VVD to TO Mrs NN . SENT Taylor NP and CC what WP Mrs NN . SENT Taylor NP said VVD to TO her PP , , is VBZ of IN no DT interest NN to TO us PP , , though IN it PP was VBD of IN much JJ to TO them PP . SENT But CC Mr NP . SENT McLean NP happened VVD to TO make VV a DT call NN quite RB early RB in IN the DT morning NN to TO inquire VV for IN his PP$ friend's JJ health NN . SENT Lin NP , , began VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , there EX is VBZ no DT harm NN in IN your PP$ knowing VVG an DT hour NN or CC so RB before IN the DT rest NN , , I PP am VBP Lord NP . SENT said VVD Mr NP . SENT McLean NP , , indulgently RB . SENT Everybody NN has VHZ knowed VVN that IN since IN the DT day NN she PP found VVD yu NP at IN the DT spring NN . SENT It PP was VBD not RB so RB , , then RB , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , crossly RB . SENT Lord NP . SENT Everybody NN has VHZ knowed VVN it PP right RB along RB . SENT Hmp NP . SENT said VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT I PP didn't VVD know VV this DT country NN was VBD that DT rank NN with IN gossips NNS . SENT Mr NP . SENT McLean NP laughed VVD mirthfully RB at IN the DT lover NN . SENT Well RB , , he PP said VVD , , Mrs NN . SENT McLean NP will MD be VB glad JJ . SENT She PP told VVD me PP to TO give VV yu NP her PP$ congratulations NNS quite RB a DT while NN ago RB . SENT I PP was VBD to TO have VH em NN ready JJ just RB as RB soon RB as IN ever RB yu NP asked VVD for IN em NN yourself PP . SENT Lin NP had VHD been VBN made VVN a DT happy JJ man NN some DT twelve NN months NNS previous JJ to TO this DT . SENT And CC now RB , , by IN way NN of IN an DT exchange NN of IN news NN , , he PP added VVD . SENT We're NP expectin NP a DT little JJ McLean NP down RB on IN Box NP Elder NP . SENT That's NNS what WP you'll NN be VB expectin JJ some RB of IN these DT days NNS , , I PP hope VVP . SENT Yes UH , , murmured VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , I PP hope VVP so RB too RB . SENT And CC I PP don't VVD guess NN , , said VVD Lin NP , , that WDT you PP and CC I PP will MD do VV much JJ shufflin NN of IN other JJ folks NNS children NNS any RB more RBR . SENT Whereupon IN he PP and CC the DT Virginian JJ shook VVD hands NNS silently RB , , and CC understood VVD each DT other JJ very RB well RB . SENT On IN the DT day NN that IN the DT Virginian JJ parted VVD with IN Molly NP , , beside IN the DT weight NN of IN farewell NN which WDT lay VVD heavy JJ on IN his PP$ heart NN , , his PP$ thoughts NNS were VBD also RB grave JJ with IN news NN . SENT The DT cattle NNS thieves NNS had VHD grown VVN more RBR audacious JJ . 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SENT she PP exclaimed VVD out RP loud RB in IN her PP$ bedroom NN . SENT She PP has VHZ thrown VVN herself PP away RP on IN that DT fellow NN . SENT But CC some DT sentences NNS at IN the DT end NN made VVD her PP pause VVP and CC sit VVP still RB for IN a DT long JJ while NN . SENT The DT severity NN upon IN her PP$ face NN changed VVN to TO tenderness NN , , gradually RB . SENT Ah UH , , me PP , , she PP sighed VVD . SENT If IN marriage NN were VBD as RB simple JJ as IN love NN . SENT Then RB she PP went VVD slowly RB downstairs NN , , and CC out RB into IN her PP$ garden NN , , where WRB she PP walked VVD long RB between IN the DT box NN borders NNS . SENT But CC if IN she PP has VHZ found VVN a DT great JJ love NN , , said VVD the DT old JJ lady NN at IN length NN . SENT And CC she PP returned VVD to TO her PP$ bedroom NN , , and CC opened VVD an DT old JJ desk NN , , and CC read VV some DT old JJ letters NNS . 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SENT She PP has VHZ taken VVN a DT sort NN of IN upper JJ servant NN , , said VVD Sarah NP . SENT If IN it PP is VBZ allowed VVN to TO go VV as RB far RB as IN a DT wedding NN , , I PP doubt VVP if IN I PP can MD bring VV myself PP to TO be VB present JJ . SENT This DT threat NN she PP proceeded VVD to TO make VV to TO Molly NP , , with IN results NNS that WDT shall MD be VB set VVN forth RB in IN their PP$ proper JJ place NN . SENT The DT man NN appears VVZ to TO have VH written VVN to TO me PP himself PP , , said VVD Mrs NN . SENT Wood NN . SENT He PP knows VVZ no DT better JJR , , said VVD Sarah NP . SENT Bosh NP . SENT said VVD Sarah's NP husband NN later RBR . SENT It PP was VBD a DT very RB manly JJ thing NN to TO do VV . SENT Thus RB did VVD consternation NN rage NN in IN the DT house NN at IN Bennington NP . 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SENT Well RB , , he PP would MD be VB right JJ , , if IN I PP had VHD not RB had VHN a DT good JJ deal NN more RBR to TO do VV with IN her PP$ raising VVG than IN ever RB Lizzie NP had VHD . SENT And CC she PP went VVD on IN with IN the DT letter NN . SENT I PP was VBD starting VVG in IN to TO die VV when WRB she PP found VVD me PP . SENT I PP did VVD not RB know VV anything NN then RB , , and CC she PP pulled VVD me PP back RB from IN where WRB I PP was VBD half NN in IN the DT next JJ world NN . SENT She PP did VVD not RB know VV but CC what WP Indians NNS would MD get VV her PP too RB but CC I PP could MD not RB make VV her PP leave VV me PP . SENT I PP am VBP a DT heavy JJ man NN one CD hundred CD and CC seventy CD three CD stripped VVN when WRB in IN full JJ health NN . SENT She PP lifted VVD me PP herself PP from IN the DT ground NN me PP helping VVG scarce JJ any RB for IN there EX was VBD not RB much RB help VV in IN me PP that IN day NN . SENT She PP washed VVD my PP$ wound NN and CC brought VVD me PP to TO with IN her PP$ own JJ whiskey NN . SENT Before IN she PP could MD get VV me PP home NN I PP was VBD out RP of IN my PP$ head NN but CC she PP kept VVD me PP on IN my PP$ horse NN somehow RB and CC talked VVD wisely RB to TO me PP so IN I PP minded VVD her PP and CC did VVD not RB go VV clean VV crazy JJ till IN she PP had VHD got VVN me PP safe JJ to TO bed NN . SENT The DT doctor NN says VVZ I PP would MD have VH died VVN all PDT the DT same JJ if IN she PP had VHD not RB nursed VVD me PP the DT way NN she PP did VVD . SENT It PP made VVD me PP love VVP her PP more RB which WDT I PP did VVD not RB know VV I PP could MD . SENT But CC there EX is VBZ no DT end NN , , for IN this DT writing NN it PP down RB makes VVZ me PP love VVP her PP more JJR as IN I PP write VVP it PP . SENT And CC now RB Mrs NN . SENT Wood NN I PP am VBP sorry RB this DT will MD be VB bad JJ news NN for IN you PP to TO hear VV . 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SENT for IN poor JJ stupid JJ Shorty's NP honesty NN had VHD not RB been VBN proof NN against IN frontier NN temptations NNS , , and CC he PP had VHD fallen VVN away RB from IN the DT company NN of IN his PP$ old JJ friends NNS . SENT Often RB of IN late RB I PP had VHD heard VVN talk NN at IN Sunk VVN Creek NP of IN breaking VVG up RP a DT certain JJ gang NN of IN horse NN and CC cattle NNS thieves NNS that WDT stole VVD in IN one CD Territory NP and CC sold VVN in IN the DT next JJ , , and CC knew VVD where WRB to TO hide VV in IN the DT mountains NNS between IN . SENT And CC now RB it PP had VHD come VVN to TO the DT point NN . SENT forces NNS had VHD been VBN gathered VVN , , a DT long JJ expedition NN made VVD , , and CC here RB they PP were VBD , , successful JJ under IN the DT Virginian's NP lead NN , , but CC a DT little RB later RBR than IN their PP$ calculations NNS . 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SENT By IN the DT answers NNS that IN their PP$ faces NNS gave VVD him PP it PP was VBD plain JJ that IN I PP was VBD not RB . SENT Not RB till IN we PP are VBP through RB , , said VVD one CD . SENT He PP needn't VVD to TO see VV anything NN , , another DT added VVD . SENT Better RBR sleep VV late RB to TO morrow NN morning NN , , a DT third NN suggested VVD to TO me PP . SENT I PP did VVD not RB wish VV to TO stay VV here RB . SENT I PP could MD have VH made VVN some DT sort NN of IN camp NN apart RB from IN them PP before IN dark NN . SENT but CC in IN the DT face NN of IN their PP$ needless JJ caution NN I PP was VBD helpless JJ . SENT I PP made VVD no DT attempt NN to TO inquire VV what WP kind NN of IN spy NN they PP imagined VVD I PP could MD be VB , , what WP sort NN of IN rescue NN I PP could MD bring VV in IN this DT lonely JJ country NN . SENT my PP$ too RB early JJ appearance NN seemed VVD to TO be VB all DT that IN they PP looked VVD at IN . SENT And CC again RB my PP$ eyes NNS sought VVD the DT prisoners NNS . SENT Certainly RB there EX were VBD only RB two CD . SENT One PP was VBD chewing VVG tobacco NN , , and CC talking VVG now RB and CC then RB to TO his PP$ guard NN as IN if IN nothing NN were VBD the DT matter NN . SENT The DT other JJ sat VVN dull JJ in IN silence NN , , not RB moving VVG his PP$ eyes NNS . SENT but CC his PP$ face NN worked VVD , , and CC I PP noticed VVD how WRB he PP continually RB moistened VVD his PP$ dry JJ lips NNS . SENT As IN I PP looked VVD at IN these DT doomed JJ prisoners NNS , , whose WP$ fate NN I PP was VBD invited VVN to TO sleep VV through RP to TO morrow NN morning NN , , the DT one NN who WP was VBD chewing VVG quietly RB nodded VVN to TO me PP . SENT You PP don't VVD remember VV me PP . SENT he PP said VVD . SENT It PP was VBD Steve NP . SENT Steve NP of IN Medicine NP Bow NP . SENT The DT pleasant JJ Steve NP of IN my PP$ first JJ evening NN in IN the DT West NP . 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SENT Steve NP looked VVD me PP over RP , , and CC saw VVD in IN my PP$ pocket NN the DT newspaper NN which WDT I PP had VHD brought VVN from IN the DT railroad NN and CC on IN which WDT I PP had VHD pencilled VVN a DT few JJ expenses NNS . SENT He PP asked VVD me PP , , Would MD I PP mind VV letting VVG him PP have VHP it PP for IN a DT while NN . SENT And CC I PP gave VVD it PP to TO him PP eagerly RB , , begging VVG him PP to TO keep VV it PP as RB long RB as IN he PP wanted VVD . SENT I PP was VBD overeager JJ in IN my PP$ embarrassment NN . SENT You PP need VVP not RB return VV it PP at IN all DT , , I PP said VVD . SENT those DT notes NNS are VBP nothing NN . SENT Do VV keep VV it PP . SENT He PP gave VVD me PP a DT short JJ glance NN and CC a DT smile NN . SENT Thank VV you PP , , he PP said VVD . SENT I'll NP not RB need VVP it PP beyond IN to TO morrow NN morning NN . SENT And CC he PP began VVD to TO search VV through IN it PP . 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SENT Their PP$ wholesome JJ front JJ tier NN nerves NNS knew VVD nothing NN of IN such JJ refinements NNS But CC the DT Virginian JJ understood VVN part NN of IN it PP . SENT I PP am VBP right RB sorry JJ for IN your PP$ annoyance NN , , he PP said VVD . SENT And CC now RB I PP noticed VVD he PP was VBD under IN a DT constraint NN very RB different JJ from IN the DT ease NN of IN the DT others NNS . SENT After IN the DT twelve NN hours NNS ride VVP my PP$ bones NNS were VBD hungry JJ for IN rest NN . SENT I PP spread VVD my PP$ blankets NNS on IN some DT straw NN in IN a DT stall NN by IN myself PP and CC rolled VVD up RP in IN them PP . SENT yet RB I PP lay VVD growing VVG broader JJR awake RB , , every DT inch NN of IN weariness NN stricken VVN from IN my PP$ excited JJ senses NNS . 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SENT Breakfast NN was VBD something NN I PP had VHD forgotten VVN , , and CC one CD of IN them PP was VBD cooking VVG it PP now RB in IN the DT dry JJ shelter NN of IN the DT stable NN . SENT He PP was VBD alone RB , , because IN the DT talking VVG and CC the DT steps NNS were VBD outside IN the DT stable JJ , , and CC I PP could MD hear VV the DT sounds NNS of IN horses NNS being VBG driven VVN into IN the DT corral NN and CC saddled VVN . SENT Then RB I PP perceived VVD that IN the DT coffee NN was VBD ready JJ , , and CC almost RB immediately RB the DT cook NN called VVD them PP . SENT One PP came VVD in IN , , shutting VVG the DT door NN behind IN him PP as IN he PP reentered VVD , , which WDT the DT rest NN as IN they PP followed VVD imitated VVN . SENT for IN at IN each DT opening NN of IN the DT door NN I PP saw VVD the DT light NN of IN day NN leap NN into IN the DT stable JJ and CC heard VVN the DT louder JJR sounds NNS of IN the DT rain NN . 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SENT And CC we're JJ glad JJ Shorty NP is VBZ loose JJ , , for IN he'll NN build VV another DT fire NN or CC do VV some DT other JJ foolishness NN next IN time NN , , and CC that's NNS the DT time NN we'll NN get VVP Trampas NP . SENT Their PP$ talk NN drifted VVD to TO other JJ points NNS , , and CC I PP lay VVD thinking VVG of IN the DT skirmish NN that WDT had VHD played VVN beneath IN the DT surface NN of IN their PP$ banter NN . SENT Yes UH , , the DT joke NN , , as IN they PP put VVP it PP , , was VBD on IN Steve NP . SENT He PP had VHD lost VVN one CD point NN in IN the DT game NN to TO them PP . SENT They PP were VBD playing VVG for IN names NNS . SENT He PP , , being JJ a DT chivalrous JJ thief NN , , was VBD playing VVG to TO hide VV names NNS . SENT They PP could MD only RB , , among IN several JJ likely JJ confederates NNS , , guess VVP Trampas NP and CC Shorty NP . 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SENT It PP now RB struck VVD me PP that IN after IN his PP$ single JJ remark NN the DT Virginian JJ had VHD been VBN silent JJ throughout IN their PP$ shrewd JJ discussion NN . SENT It PP was VBD the DT other JJ prisoner NN that IN I PP heard VVD them PP next JJ address NN . SENT You PP don't VVD eat VV any DT breakfast NN , , Ed NP . SENT Brace NP up RB , , Ed NP . SENT Look NN at IN Steve NP , , how WRB hardy JJ he PP eats VVZ . SENT But CC Ed NP , , it PP seemed VVD , , wanted VVD no DT breakfast NN . SENT And CC the DT tin NN dishes NNS rattled VVN as IN they PP were VBD gathered VVN and CC taken VVN to TO be VB packed VVN . SENT Drink VV this DT coffee NN , , anyway RB , , another DT urged VVD . SENT you'll JJ feel VVP warmer JJR . SENT These DT words NNS almost RB made VVD it PP seem VVP like IN my PP$ own JJ execution NN . SENT My PP$ whole JJ body NN turned VVD cold JJ in IN company NN with IN the DT prisoner's NNS , , and CC as RB if IN with IN a DT clank NN the DT situation NN tightened VVD throughout IN my PP$ senses NNS . SENT I PP reckon VVP if IN every DT one's JJ ready JJ we'll NN start NN . SENT It PP was VBD the DT Virginian's NP voice NN once RB more JJR , , and CC different JJ from IN the DT rest NN . SENT I PP heard VVD them PP rise VVP at IN his PP$ bidding NN , , and CC I PP put VVD the DT blanket NN over IN my PP$ head NN . SENT I PP felt VVD their PP$ tread NN as IN they PP walked VVD out RP , , passing VVG my PP$ stall NN . SENT The DT straw NN that WDT was VBD half JJ under IN me PP and CC half RB out RB in IN the DT stable NN was VBD stirred VVD as RB by IN something NN heavy JJ dragged VVN or CC half RB lifted VVN along RP over IN it PP . SENT Look VV out RP , , you're NN hurting VVG Ed's NP arm NN , , one PP said VVD to TO another DT , , as IN the DT steps NNS with IN tangled JJ sounds NNS passed VVD slowly RB out RB . SENT I PP heard VVD another DT among IN those DT who WP followed VVD say VVP , , Poor NP Ed NP couldn't NN swallow VV his PP$ coffee NN . SENT Outside IN they PP began VVD getting VVG on IN their PP$ horses NNS . SENT and CC next IN their PP$ hoofs NNS grew VVD distant JJ , , until IN all DT was VBD silence NN round NN the DT stable NN except IN the DT dull JJ , , even RB falling VVG of IN the DT rain NN . SENT Chapter NP XXXI NP . SENT The DT Cottonwoods NNS I PP do VVP not RB know VV how WRB long JJ I PP stayed VVD there RB alone RB . SENT It PP was VBD the DT Virginian JJ who WP came VVD back RB , , and CC as IN he PP stood VVD at IN the DT foot NN of IN my PP$ blankets NNS his PP$ eye NN , , after IN meeting NN mine NN full JJ for IN a DT moment NN , , turned VVD aside RP . SENT I PP had VHD never RB seen VVN him PP look VVP as IN he PP did VVD now RB , , not RB even RB in IN Pitchstone NN Canyon NP when WRB we PP came VVD upon IN the DT bodies NNS of IN Hank NP and CC his PP$ wife NN . SENT Until IN this DT moment NN we PP had VHD found VVN no DT chance NN of IN speaking VVG together RB , , except IN in IN the DT presence NN of IN others NNS . SENT Seems VVZ to TO be VB raining VVG still RB , , I PP began VVD after IN a DT little JJ . SENT Yes UH . SENT It's NP a DT wet JJ spell NN . SENT He PP stared VVD out RP of IN the DT door NN , , smoothing VVG his PP$ mustache NN . SENT It PP was VBD again RB I PP that RB spoke VVD . SENT What WP time NN is VBZ it PP . SENT He PP brooded VVD over RP his PP$ watch NN . SENT Twelve CD minutes NNS to TO seven CD . SENT I PP rose VVD and CC stood VVD drawing VVG on IN my PP$ clothes NNS . SENT The DT fire's NNS out RP , , said VVD he PP . SENT and CC he PP assembled VVD some DT new JJ sticks NNS over IN the DT ashes NNS . SENT Presently RB he PP looked VVD round NN with IN a DT cup NN . SENT Never RB mind NN that IN for IN me PP , , I PP said VVD We've NP a DT long JJ ride NN , , he PP suggested VVD . SENT I PP know VVP . SENT I've NN crackers NNS in IN my PP$ pocket NN . SENT My PP$ boots NNS being VBG pulled VVN on IN , , I PP walked VVD to TO the DT door NN and CC watched VVD the DT clouds NNS . SENT They PP seem VVP as RB if IN they PP might MD lift VV , , I PP said VVD . SENT And CC I PP took VVD out RP my PP$ watch NN . SENT What WP time NN is VBZ it PP . SENT he PP asked VVD . SENT A DT quarter NN of IN it's NNS run VVN down RP . SENT While IN I PP wound VVD it PP he PP seemed VVD to TO be VB consulting VVG his PP$ own JJ . SENT Well UH . SENT I PP inquired VVD . SENT Ten CD minutes NNS past JJ seven CD . SENT As IN I PP was VBD setting VVG my PP$ watch NN he PP slowly RB said VVD . SENT Steve NP wound VVD his PP$ all RB regular JJ . SENT I PP had VHD to TO night RB guard VV him PP till IN two CD . SENT His PP$ speech NN was VBD like JJ that IN of IN one CD in IN a DT trance NN . SENT so RB , , at IN least JJS , , it PP sounds VVZ in IN my PP$ memory NN to TO day NN . SENT Again RB I PP looked VVD at IN the DT weather NN and CC the DT rainy JJ immensity NN of IN the DT plain NN . SENT The DT foot NN hills NNS eastward RB where WRB we PP were VBD going VVG were VBD a DT soft JJ yellow NN . SENT Over IN the DT gray JJ green JJ sage NN brush NN moved VVD shapeless JJ places NNS of IN light NN not RB yet RB the DT uncovered JJ sunlight NN , , but CC spots NNS where WRB the DT storm NN was VBD wearing VVG thin JJ . SENT and CC wandering VVG streams NNS of IN warmth NN passed VVN by IN slowly RB in IN the DT surrounding VVG air NN . SENT As IN I PP watched VVD the DT clouds NNS and CC the DT earth NN , , my PP$ eyes NNS chanced VVD to TO fall VV on IN the DT distant JJ clump NN of IN cottonwoods NNS . SENT Vapors NNS from IN the DT enfeebled VVN storm NN floated VVD round VV them PP , , and CC they PP were VBD indeed RB far RB away RB . SENT but CC I PP came VVD inside RB and CC began VVD rolling VVG up RP my PP$ blankets NNS . SENT You PP will MD not RB change VV your PP$ mind NN . SENT said VVD the DT Virginian JJ by IN the DT fire NN . SENT It PP is VBZ thirty CD five CD miles NNS . SENT I PP shook VVD my PP$ head NN , , feeling VVG a DT certain JJ shame NN that IN he PP should MD see VV how WRB unnerved JJ I PP was VBD . SENT He PP swallowed VVD a DT hot JJ cupful NN , , and CC after IN it PP sat VVD thinking VVG . SENT and CC presently RB he PP passed VVD his PP$ hand NN across IN his PP$ brow NN , , shutting VVG his PP$ eyes NNS . SENT Again RB he PP poured VVD out RP a DT cup NN , , and CC emptying VVG this DT , , rose VVD abruptly RB to TO his PP$ feet NNS as RB if IN shaking VVG himself PP free JJ from IN something NN Let's NP pack NN and CC quit VVD here RB , , he PP said VVD . SENT Our PP$ horses NNS were VBD in IN the DT corral NN and CC our PP$ belongings NNS in IN the DT shelter NN of IN what WP had VHD been VBN once RB the DT cabin NN at IN this DT forlorn JJ place NN . SENT He PP collected VVD them PP in IN silence NN while IN I PP saddled VVD my PP$ own JJ animal NN , , and CC in IN silence NN we PP packed VVD the DT two CD packhorses NNS , , and CC threw VVD the DT diamond NN hitch NN , , and CC hauled VVD tight RB the DT slack NN , , damp JJ ropes NNS . SENT Soon RB we PP had VHD mounted VVN , , and CC as IN we PP turned VVD into IN the DT trail NN I PP gave VVD a DT look NN back RB at IN my PP$ last JJ night's NNS lodging NN . SENT The DT Virginian JJ noticed VVD me PP . SENT Good JJ by IN forever RB . SENT he PP interpreted VVD . SENT By IN God NP , , I PP hope VVP so RB . SENT Same JJ here RB , , he PP confessed VVD . SENT And CC these DT were VBD our PP$ first JJ natural JJ words NNS this DT morning NN . SENT This DT will MD go VV well RB , , said VVD I PP , , holding VVG my PP$ flask NN out RP to TO him PP . SENT and CC both DT of IN us PP took VVD some DT , , and CC felt VVD easier JJR for IN it PP and CC the DT natural JJ words NNS . SENT For IN an DT hour NN we PP had VHD been VBN shirking VVG real JJ talk NN , , holding VVG fast RB to TO the DT weather NN , , or CC anything NN , , and CC all PDT the DT while IN that DT silent JJ thing NN we PP were VBD keeping VVG off RB spoke VVD plainly RB in IN the DT air NN around IN us PP and CC in IN every DT syllable NN that IN we PP uttered VVD . SENT But CC now RB we PP were VBD going VVG to TO get VV away RB from IN it PP . SENT leave VV it PP behind IN in IN the DT stable JJ , , and CC set VVD ourselves PP free JJ from IN it PP by IN talking VVG it PP out RP . SENT Already RB relief NN had VHD begun VVN to TO stir VV in IN my PP$ spirits NNS . SENT You PP never RB did VVD this DT before RB , , I PP said VVD . SENT No RB . SENT I PP never RB had VHD it PP to IN do VV . SENT He PP was VBD riding VVG beside IN me PP , , looking VVG down RP at IN his PP$ saddle NN horn NN . SENT I PP do VVP not RB think VV I PP should MD ever RB be VB able JJ , , I PP pursued VVD . SENT Defiance NN sounded VVD in IN his PP$ answer NN . SENT I PP would MD do VV it PP again RB this DT morning NN . SENT Oh UH , , I PP don't VVD mean VV that IN . SENT It's NP all RB right RB here RB . SENT There's RB no DT other JJ way NN . SENT I PP would MD do VV it PP all DT over RP again RB the DT same JJ this DT morning NN . SENT Just RB the DT same JJ . SENT Why WRB , , so RB should MD I PP if IN I PP could MD do VV it PP at IN all DT . SENT I PP still RB thought VVD he PP was VBD justifying VVG their PP$ justice NN to TO me PP . SENT He PP made VVD no DT answer NN as IN he PP rode VVD along RP , , looking VVG all PDT the DT while NN at IN his PP$ saddle NN . SENT But CC again RB he PP passed VVD his PP$ hand NN over IN his PP$ forehead NN with IN that DT frown NN and CC shutting VVG of IN the DT eyes NNS . SENT I PP should MD like VV to TO be VB sure JJ I PP should MD behave VV myself PP if IN I PP were VBD condemned VVN , , I PP said VVD next JJ . SENT For IN it PP now RB came VVD to TO me PP which WDT should MD I PP resemble VV . SENT Could MD I PP read VV the DT newspaper NN , , and CC be VB interested VVN in IN county NN elections NNS , , and CC discuss VV coming VVG death NN as IN if IN I PP had VHD lost VVN a DT game NN of IN cards NNS . SENT Or CC would MD they PP have VHP to TO drag VV me PP out RP . SENT That DT poor JJ wretch NN in IN the DT gray JJ flannel NN shirt NN It PP was VBD bad JJ in IN the DT stable JJ , , I PP said VVD aloud RB . SENT For IN an DT after IN shiver NN of IN it PP went VVD through IN me PP . SENT A DT third JJ time NN his PP$ hand NN brushed VVD his PP$ forehead NN , , and CC I PP ventured VVD some DT sympathy NN . SENT I'm NP afraid JJ your PP$ head NN aches NNS . SENT I PP don't VVD want VV to TO keep VV seeing VVG Steve NP , , he PP muttered VVD . SENT Steve NP . SENT I PP was VBD astounded VVN . SENT Why WRB he PP why WRB all RB I PP saw VVD of IN him PP was VBD splendid JJ . SENT Since IN it PP had VHD to TO be VB . SENT It PP was VBD Oh UH , , yes UH . SENT Ed NP . SENT You're NNS thinking VVG about IN him PP . SENT I'd NP forgot VVD him PP . SENT So RB you PP didn't VVD enjoy VV Ed NP . SENT At IN this DT I NN looked VVD at IN him PP blankly RB . SENT It PP isn't VVD possible JJ that IN Again RB he PP cut VVP me PP short JJ with IN a DT laugh NN almost RB savage JJ . SENT You PP needn't VVD to TO worry VV about IN Steve NP . SENT He PP stayed VVD game NN . SENT What WP then RB had VHD been VBN the DT matter NN that IN he PP should MD keep VV seeing VVG Steve NP that IN his PP$ vision NN should MD so RB obliterate VV from IN him PP what WP I PP still RB shivered VVD at IN , , and CC so RB shake VV him PP now RB . SENT For IN he PP seemed VVD to TO be VB growing VVG more RBR stirred VVD as IN I PP grew VVD less JJR . SENT I PP asked VVD him PP no DT further JJR questions NNS , , however RB , , and CC we PP went VVD on IN for IN several JJ minutes NNS , , he PP brooding VVG always RB in IN the DT same JJ fashion NN , , until IN he PP resumed VVD with IN the DT hard JJ indifference NN that WDT had VHD before RB surprised VVN me PP . SENT So IN Ed NP gave VVD you PP feelings NNS . SENT Dumb JJ ague NN and CC so RB forth RB . SENT No DT doubt NN we're NN not RB made VVD the DT same JJ way NN , , I PP retorted VVD . SENT He PP took VVD no DT notice NN of IN this DT . SENT And CC you'd NN have VHP been VBN more RBR comfortable JJ if IN he'd NN acted VVD same JJ as IN Steve NP did VVD . SENT It PP cert'nly RB was VBD bad JJ seeing VVG Ed NP take VV it PP that IN way NN , , I PP reckon VVP . SENT And CC you PP didn't VVD see VV him PP when WRB the DT time NN came VVD for IN business NN . SENT Well RB , , here's NNS what WP it PP is VBZ . SENT a DT man NN maybe RB such JJ a DT confirrned VVN miscreant JJ that IN killing's NNS the DT only JJ cure NN for IN him PP . SENT but CC still RB he's JJ your PP$ own JJ species NNS , , and CC you PP don't VVD want VV to TO have VH him PP fall VV around RP and CC grab VV your PP$ laigs NNS and CC show VV you PP his PP$ fear NN naked JJ . SENT It PP makes VVZ you PP feel VVP ashamed JJ . SENT So IN Ed NP gave VVD you PP feelings NNS , , and CC Steve NP made VVD everything NN right RB easy JJ for IN you PP . SENT There EX was VBD irony NN in IN his PP$ voice NN as IN he PP surveyed VVD me PP , , but CC it PP fell VVD away RB at IN once RB into IN sadness NN . SENT Both DT was VBD miscreants NNS . SENT But CC if IN Steve NP had VHD played VVN the DT coward NN , , too RB , , it PP would MD have VH been VBN a DT whole JJ heap NN easier JJR for IN me PP . SENT He PP paused VVD before IN adding VVG , , And CC Steve NP was VBD not RB a DT miscreant JJ once RB . SENT His PP$ voice NN had VHD trembled VVN , , and CC I PP felt VVD the DT deep JJ emotion NN that WDT seemed VVD to TO gain VV upon IN him PP now RB that IN action NN was VBD over RP and CC he PP had VHD nothing NN to TO do VV but CC think VV . SENT And CC his PP$ view NN was VBD simple JJ enough RB . SENT you PP must MD die VV brave JJ . SENT Failure NN is VBZ a DT sort NN of IN treason NN to TO the DT brotherhood NN , , and CC forfeits VVZ pity NN . SENT It PP was VBD Steve's NP perfect JJ bearing NN that WDT had VHD caught VVN his PP$ heart NN so IN that WDT he PP forgot VVD even RB his PP$ scorn NN of IN the DT other JJ man NN . SENT But CC this DT was VBD by IN no DT means VVZ all DT that WDT was VBD to TO come VV . SENT He PP harked VVD back RB to TO that DT notion NN of IN a DT prisoner NN helping VVG to TO make VV it PP easy JJ for IN his PP$ executioner NN . SENT Easy JJ plumb NN to TO the DT end NN , , he PP pursued VVD , , his PP$ mind NN reviewing VVG the DT acts NNS of IN the DT morning NN . SENT Why WRB , , he PP tried VVD to TO give VV me PP your PP$ newspaper NN . SENT I PP didn't VVD Oh UH , , no UH , , I PP said VVD hastily RB . SENT I PP had VHD finished VVN with IN it PP . SENT Well RB , , he PP took VVD dying VVG as RB naturally RB as IN he PP took VVD living VVG . 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SENT You PP prob'ly RB didn't JJ notice NN Steve NP . SENT I PP mean VVP the DT way NN he PP acted VVD to TO me PP . SENT It PP was VBD a DT question NN , , but CC he PP did VVD not RB wait VV for IN my PP$ answer NN . SENT Steve NP never RB said VVD a DT word NN to TO me PP all DT through RP . SENT He PP shunned VVD it PP . SENT And CC you PP saw VVD how WRB neighborly JJ he PP talked VVD to TO the DT other JJ boys NNS . SENT Where WRB have VH they PP all RB gone VVN . SENT I PP asked VVD . SENT He PP smiled VVD at IN me PP . SENT It PP cert'nly RB is VBZ lonesome JJ now RB , , for IN a DT fact NN . SENT I PP didn't VVD know VV you PP felt VVD it PP , , said VVD I PP . SENT Feel VV it PP . SENT they've NN went VVD to TO the DT railroad NN . SENT Three CD of IN them PP are VBP witnesses NNS in IN a DT case NN at IN Evanston NP , , and CC the DT Judge NP wants VVZ our PP$ outfit NN at IN Medicine NP Bow NP . SENT Steve NP shunned VVD me PP . 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SENT And CC nothing NN that IN I PP could MD point VV out RP in IN common JJ sense NN turned VVD him PP from IN the DT thread NN of IN his PP$ own JJ argument NN . SENT He PP worked VVD round VV the DT circle NN again RB to TO self NN justification NN . SENT Was VBD it PP him PP I NN was VBD deserting VVG . SENT Was VBD not RB the DT deserting VVG done VVN by IN him PP the DT day NN I PP spoke VVD my PP$ mind NN about IN stealing VVG calves NNS . SENT I PP have VHP kept VVN my PP$ ways NNS the DT same JJ . SENT He PP is VBZ the DT one NN that WDT took VVD to TO new JJ ones NNS . SENT The DT man NN I PP used VVD to TO travel VV with IN is VBZ not RB the DT man NN back RB there RB . SENT Same JJ name NN , , to TO be VB sure JJ . SENT And CC same JJ body NN . SENT But CC different JJ in IN and CC yet RB he PP had VHD the DT memory NN . SENT You PP can't VVD never RB change VV your PP$ memory NN . SENT He PP gave VVD a DT sob VV . SENT It PP was VBD the DT first JJ I PP had VHD ever RB heard VVN from IN him PP , , and CC before IN I PP knew VVD what WP I PP was VBD doing VVG I PP had VHD reined VVN my PP$ horse NN up RP to TO his PP$ and CC put VV my PP$ arm NN around IN his PP$ shoulders NNS . SENT I PP had VHD no DT sooner RB touched VVN him PP than IN he PP was VBD utterly RB overcome VVN . SENT I PP knew VVD Steve NP awful JJ well NN , , he PP said VVD . SENT Thus RB we PP had VHD actually RB come VVN to TO change VV places NNS . SENT for IN early RB in IN the DT morning NN he PP had VHD been VBN firm NN while IN I PP was VBD unnerved JJ , , while IN now RB it PP was VBD I PP who WP attempted VVD to TO steady JJ and CC comfort NN him PP . SENT I PP had VHD the DT sense NN to TO keep VV silent JJ , , and CC presently RB he PP shook VVD my PP$ hand NN , , not RB looking VVG at IN me PP as IN he PP did VVD so RB . SENT He PP was VBD always RB very RB shy JJ of IN demonstration NN . SENT And CC he PP took VVD to TO patting VVG the DT neck NN of IN his PP$ pony NN . SENT You PP Monte NP hawss NP , , said VVD he PP , , you PP think VVP you PP are VBP wise JJ , , but CC there's RB a DT lot NN of IN things NNS you PP don't VVD savvy JJ . SENT Then RB he PP made VVD a DT new JJ beginning NN of IN talk NN between IN us PP . SENT It PP is VBZ kind NN of IN pitiful JJ about IN Shorty NP . SENT Very RB pitiful JJ , , I PP said VVD . SENT Do VV you PP know VV about IN him PP . SENT the DT Virginian JJ asked VVD . SENT I PP know VVP there's RB no DT real JJ harm NN in IN him PP , , and CC some DT real JJ good NN , , and CC that IN he PP has VHZ not RB got VVD the DT brains NNS necessary JJ to TO be VB a DT horse NN thief NN . SENT That's NNS so RB . SENT That's NP very RB true JJ . SENT Trampas NP has VHZ led VVN him PP in IN deeper JJR than IN his PP$ stature NN can MD stand VV . SENT Now RB back RB East JJ you PP can MD be VB middling JJ and CC get VV along RP . 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SENT He PP don't VVD remember VV his PP$ father NN , , and CC it PP was VBD like IN he PP could MD have VH claimed VVN three CD or CC four CD . SENT And CC I PP expect VVP his PP$ mother NN was VBD not RB much RB interested JJ in IN him PP before IN or CC after IN he PP was VBD born VVN . SENT He PP ran VVD around RP , , and CC when WRB he PP was VBD eighteen CD he PP got VVD to TO be VB help VV to TO a DT grocery NN man NN . SENT But CC a DT girl NN he PP ran VVD with IN kept VVN taking VVG all PDT his PP$ pay NN and CC teasing VVG him PP for IN more JJR , , and CC so RB one CD day NN the DT grocery NN man NN caught VVD Shorty NP robbing VVG his PP$ till NN , , and CC fired VVD him PP . SENT There EX wasn't VVD no DT one NN to TO tell VV good JJ by IN to TO , , for IN the DT girl NN had VHD to TO go VV to TO the DT country NN to TO see VV her PP$ aunt NN , , she PP said VVD . 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SENT We PP had VHD begun VVN to TO wind VV in RP and CC rise VV among IN the DT first JJ slopes NNS of IN the DT foot NN hills NNS , , and CC we PP had VHD talked VVN ourselves PP into IN silence NN . SENT At IN the DT first JJ running VVG water NN we PP made VVD a DT long JJ nooning NN , , and CC I PP slept VVD on IN the DT bare JJ ground NN . SENT My PP$ body NN was VBD lodged VVN so RB fast RB and CC deep RB in IN slumber NN that IN when WRB the DT Virginian JJ shook VVD me PP awake JJ I PP could MD not RB come VV back RB to TO life NN at IN once RB . SENT it PP was VBD the DT clump NN of IN cottonwoods NNS , , small JJ and CC far RB out RB in IN the DT plain NN below IN us PP , , that WDT recalled VVD me PP . SENT It'll RB not RB be VB watching VVG us PP much RB longer RBR , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT He PP made VVD it PP a DT sort NN of IN joke NN . SENT but CC I PP knew VVD that IN both DT of IN us PP were VBD glad JJ when WRB presently RB we PP rode VVD into IN a DT steeper JJR country NN , , and CC among IN its PP$ folds NNS and CC carvings NNS lost VVD all DT sight NN of IN the DT plain NN . SENT He PP had VHD not RB slept VVD , , I PP found VVD . SENT His PP$ explanation NN was VBD that IN the DT packs NNS needed VVD better JJR balancing NN , , and CC after IN that WDT he PP had VHD gone VVN up RP and CC down RB the DT stream NN on IN the DT chance NN of IN trout NN . SENT But CC his PP$ haunted JJ eyes NNS gave VVD me PP the DT real JJ reason NN they PP spoke VVD of IN Steve NP , , no DT matter NN what WP he PP spoke VVD of IN . SENT it PP was VBD to TO be VB no DT short JJ thing NN with IN him PP . SENT Chapter NP XXXII NP . SENT Superstition NN Trail NP We PP did VVD not RB make VV thirty CD five CD miles NNS that IN day NN , , nor CC yet RB twenty CD five CD , , for IN he PP had VHD let VVN me PP sleep VVP . SENT We PP made VVD an DT early JJ camp NN and CC tried VVD some DT unsuccessful JJ fishing NN , , over IN which WDT he PP was VBD cheerful JJ , , promising JJ trout NN to TO morrow NN when WRB we PP should MD be VB higher JJR among IN the DT mountains NNS . SENT He PP never RB again RB touched VVD or CC came VVD near IN the DT subject NN that WDT was VBD on IN his PP$ mind NN , , but CC while IN I PP sat VVD writing VVG my PP$ diary NN , , he PP went VVD off RP to TO his PP$ horse NN Monte NP , , and CC I PP could MD hear VV that IN he PP occasionally RB talked VVD to TO that DT friend NN . SENT Next JJ day NN we PP swung VVD southward RB from IN what WP is VBZ known VVN to TO many JJ as IN the DT Conant NP trail NN , , and CC headed VVN for IN that DT short JJ cut NN through IN the DT Tetons NP which WDT is VBZ known VVN to TO but CC a DT few JJ . 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SENT You PP can MD notice VV Monte's NP , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT He PP is VBZ the DT only JJ one NN that WDT has VHZ his PP$ hind JJ feet NNS shod VVD . SENT There's RB several JJ trails NNS from IN this DT point NN down RB to TO where WRB we PP have VHP come VVN from IN . SENT We PP mounted VVD now RB over IN a DT long JJ slant NN of IN rock NN , , smooth JJ and CC of IN wide JJ extent NN Above IN us PP it PP went VVD up RP easily RB into IN a DT little JJ side NN canyon NN , , but CC ahead RB , , where WRB our PP$ way NN was VBD , , it PP grew VVD so RB steep JJ that IN we PP got VVD off RP and CC led VVD our PP$ horses NNS . SENT This DT brought VVD us PP to TO the DT next JJ higher JJR level NN of IN the DT mountain NN , , a DT space NN of IN sagebrush NN more RBR open JJ , , where WRB the DT rain NN washed VVD tracks NNS appeared VVD again RB in IN the DT softer JJR ground NN . 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SENT He PP was VBD now RB riding VVG in IN front NN of IN me PP , , and CC he PP stopped VVD , , looking VVG down RP at IN the DT trail NN . SENT Don't NP you PP notice VVP . SENT It PP did VVD not RB strike VV me PP . SENT Why WRB , , he PP keeps VVZ walking VVG beside IN his PP$ hawss NN . SENT he PP don't VVD get VV on IN him PP . SENT Now RB we PP , , of IN course NN , , had VHD mounted VVN at IN the DT beginning NN of IN the DT better JJR trail NN after IN the DT steep JJ rock NN , , and CC that WDT was VBD quite RB half PDT a DT mile NN back RB . SENT Still RB , , I PP had VHD a DT natural JJ explanation NN . SENT He's NNS leading VVG a DT packhorse NN . SENT He's NP a DT poor JJ trapper NN , , and CC walks VVZ . SENT Packhorses NNS ain't VVD usually RB shod VVN before RB and CC behind RB , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT and CC sliding VVG to TO the DT ground NN he PP touched VVD the DT footprints NNS . SENT They PP are VBP not RB four CD hours NNS old JJ , , said VVD he PP . SENT This DT bank's NNS in IN shadow NN by IN one CD o'clock RB , , and CC the DT sun NN has VHZ not RB cooked VVN them PP dusty JJ . SENT We PP continued VVD on IN our PP$ way NN . SENT and CC although IN it PP seemed VVD no DT very RB particular JJ thing NN to TO me PP that IN a DT man NN should MD choose VV to TO walk VV and CC lead VV his PP$ horse NN for IN a DT while NN , , I PP often RB did VVD so RB to TO limber VV my PP$ muscles NNS , , nevertheless RB I PP began VVD to TO catch VV the DT Virginian's NP uncertain JJ feeling NN about IN this DT traveller NN whose WP$ steps NNS had VHD appeared VVN on IN our PP$ path NN in IN mid JJ journey NN , , as RB if IN he PP had VHD alighted VVN from IN the DT mid JJ air NN , , and CC to TO remind VV myself PP that IN he PP had VHD come VVN over IN the DT great JJ face NN of IN rock NN from IN another DT trail NN and CC thus RB joined VVD us PP , , and CC that IN indigent JJ trappers NNS are VBP to TO be VB found VVN owning VVG but CC a DT single JJ horse NN and CC leading VVG him PP with IN their PP$ belongings NNS through IN the DT deepest JJS solitudes NNS of IN the DT mountains NNS none NN of IN this DT quite RB brought VVN back RB to TO me PP the DT comfort NN which WDT had VHD been VBN mine JJ since IN we PP left VVD the DT cottonwoods NNS out RP of IN sight NN down RB in IN the DT plain NN . SENT Hence RB I PP called VVD out RP sharply RB , , What's NP the DT matter NN now RB . SENT when WRB the DT Virginian JJ suddenly RB stopped VVN his PP$ horse NN again RB . SENT He PP looked VVD down RP at IN the DT trail NN , , and CC then RB he PP very RB slowly RB turned VVN round NN in IN his PP$ saddle NN and CC stared VVD back RB steadily RB at IN me PP . SENT There's RB two CD of IN them PP , , he PP said VVD . SENT Two CD what WP . SENT I PP don't VVD know VV . SENT You PP must MD know VV whether IN it's JJS two CD horses NNS or CC two CD men NNS , , I PP said VVD , , almost RB angrily RB . SENT But CC to TO this DT he PP made VVD no DT answer NN , , sitting VVG quite RB still RB on IN his PP$ horse NN and CC contemplating VVG the DT ground NN . SENT The DT silence NN was VBD fastening VVG on IN me PP like VVP a DT spell NN , , and CC I PP spurred VVD my PP$ horse NN impatiently RB forward RB to TO see VV for IN myself PP . SENT The DT footprints NNS of IN two CD men NNS were VBD there RB in IN the DT trail NN . SENT What WP do VVP you PP say VVP to TO that DT . SENT said VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT Kind NN of IN ridiculous JJ , , ain't VVD it PP . SENT Very RB quaint JJ , , I PP answered VVD , , groping VVG for IN the DT explanation NN . SENT There EX was VBD no DT rock NN here RB to TO walk VV over RP and CC step VV from IN into IN the DT softer JJR trail NN . SENT These DT second JJ steps NNS came VVD more RBR out RP of IN the DT air NN than IN the DT first JJ . SENT And CC my PP$ brain NN played VVD me PP the DT evil JJ trick NN of IN showing VVG me PP a DT dead JJ man NN in IN a DT gray JJ flannel NN shirt NN . SENT It's NP two CD , , you PP see VVP , , travelling VVG with IN one CD hawss NN , , and CC they PP take VVP turns NNS riding VVG him PP . SENT Why WRB , , of IN course NN . SENT I PP exclaimed VVD . SENT and CC we PP went VVD along RP for IN a DT few JJ paces NNS . SENT There RB you PP are VBP , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , as IN the DT trail NN proved VVD him PP right RB . SENT Number NN one NN has VHZ got VVN on RP . SENT My NP God NP , , what's NNS that IN . SENT At IN a DT crashing VVG in IN the DT woods NNS very RB close VV to TO us PP we PP both CC flung VVD round NN and CC caught VVN sight NN of IN a DT vanishing VVG elk NN . SENT It PP left VVD us PP confronted VVN , , smiling VVG a DT little JJ , , and CC sounding VVG each DT other JJ with IN our PP$ eyes NNS . SENT Well RB , , we PP didn't VVD need VV him PP for IN meat NN , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT A DT spike NN horn NN , , wasn't VVD it PP . SENT said VVD I PP . SENT Yes UH , , just RB a DT spike NN horn NN . SENT For IN a DT while NN now RB as IN we PP rode VVD we PP kept VVD up RP a DT cheerful JJ conversation NN about IN elk NNS . SENT We PP wondered VVD if IN we PP should MD meet VV many JJ more RBR close JJ to TO the DT trail NN like IN this DT . SENT but CC it PP was VBD not RB long RB before IN o'er IN words NNS died VVD away RB . SENT We PP had VHD come VVN into IN a DT veritable JJ gulf NN of IN mountain NN peaks NNS , , sharp JJ at IN their PP$ bare JJ summits NNS like IN teeth NNS , , holding VVG fields NNS of IN snow NN loner NN down RB , , and CC glittering VVG still RB in IN full JJ day NN up RB there RB , , while IN down RB among IN our PP$ pines NNS and CC parks NNS the DT afternoon NN was VBD growing VVG sombre JJ . SENT All PDT the DT while IN the DT fresh JJ hoofprints NNS of IN the DT horse NN and CC the DT fresh JJ footprints NNS of IN the DT man NN preceded VVN us PP . SENT In IN the DT trees NNS , , and CC in IN the DT opens VVZ , , across IN the DT levels NNS , , and CC up RB the DT steeps NNS , , they PP were VBD there RB . SENT And CC so RB they PP were VBD not RB four CD hours NNS old JJ . SENT Were VBD they PP so RB much RB . 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SENT It PP was VBD shame NN only JJ which WDT held VVD me PP from IN asking VVG this DT question NN of IN the DT Virginian JJ . SENT Had VHD one CD horse NN served VVN in IN both DT cases NNS of IN Justice NP down RB at IN the DT cottonwoods NNS . SENT I PP wondered VVD about IN this DT . SENT One CD horse NN or CC had VHD the DT strangling VVG nooses NNS dragged VVD two CD saddles NNS empty JJ at IN the DT same JJ signal NN . SENT Most RBS likely JJ . SENT and CC therefore RB these DT people NNS up RB here RB Was VBD I PP going VVG back RB to TO the DT nursery NN . SENT I PP brought VVD myself PP up RB short JJ . SENT And CC I PP told VVD myself PP to TO be VB steady JJ . SENT there EX lurked VVN in IN this DT brain NN process NN which WDT was VBD going VVG on IN beneath IN my PP$ reason NN a DT threat NN worse JJR than IN the DT childish JJ apprehensions NNS it PP created VVD . SENT I PP reminded VVD myself PP that IN I PP was VBD a DT man NN grown VVN , , twenty CD five CD years NNS old JJ , , and CC that IN I PP must MD not RB merely RB seem VV like IN one CD , , but CC feel VVP like IN one CD . SENT You're NP not RB afraid JJ of IN the DT dark NN , , I PP suppose VVP . SENT This DT I PP uttered VVD aloud RB , , unwittingly RB . SENT What's NNS that IN . SENT I PP started VVD . SENT but CC it PP was VBD only RB the DT Virginian JJ behind IN me PP . SENT Oh UH , , nothing NN . SENT The DT air NN is VBZ getting VVG colder JJR up RB here RB . SENT I PP had VHD presently RB a DT great JJ relief NN . SENT We PP came VVD to TO a DT place NN where WRB again RB this DT trail NN mounted VVD so RB abruptly RB that IN we PP once RB more RBR got VVD off RP to TO lead VV our PP$ horses NNS . SENT So RB likewise RB had VHD our PP$ predecessors NNS done VVN . 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SENT The DT tall JJ peaks NNS rose VVD like IN spires NNS around IN it PP , , magnificent JJ and CC bare JJ in IN the DT last JJ of IN the DT sun NN . SENT and CC we PP surveyed VVD this DT upper JJ world NN , , letting VVG our PP$ animals NNS get VVP breath NN . SENT Our PP$ bleak JJ , , crumbled VVD rim NN ran VVD like IN a DT rampart NN between IN the DT towering JJ tops NNS , , a DT half NN circle NN of IN five CD miles NNS or CC six CD , , very RB wide JJ in IN some DT parts NNS , , and CC in IN some DT shrinking NN to TO a DT scanty JJ foothold NN , , as RB here RB . SENT Here RB our PP$ trail NN crossed VVD over IN it PP between IN two CD eroded VVN and CC fantastic JJ shapes NNS of IN stone NN , , like IN mushrooms NNS , , or CC misshapen JJ heads NNS on IN pikes NNS . SENT Banks NNS of IN snow NN spread VVN up RP here RB against IN the DT black JJ rocks NNS , , but CC half PDT an DT hour NN would MD see VV us PP descended VVD to TO the DT green NN and CC the DT woods NNS . SENT I PP looked VVD down RP , , both CC of IN us PP looked VVD down RP , , but CC our PP$ forerunners NNS were VBD not RB there RB . SENT They'll NN be VB camping VVG somewhere RB in IN this DT basin NN , , though RB , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , staring VVG at IN the DT dark JJ pines NNS . SENT They PP have VHP not RB come VVN this DT trail NN by IN accident NN . SENT A DT cold JJ little JJ wind NN blew VVD down RP between IN our PP$ stone NN shapes NNS , , and CC upward RB again RB , , eddying VVG . SENT And CC round VV a DT corner NN upward RB with IN it PP came VVD fluttering VVG a DT leaf NN of IN newspaper NN , , and CC caught VVD against IN an DT edge NN close JJ to TO me PP . SENT What's NP the DT latest JJS . SENT inquired VVD the DT Virginian JJ from IN his PP$ horse NN . SENT For IN I PP had VHD dismounted VVN , , and CC had VHD picked VVN up RP the DT leaf NN . SENT Seems VVZ to TO be VB inter VV esting NN , , I PP next RB heard VVD him PP say VVP . SENT Can't NP you PP tell VVP a DT man NN what's NNS making VVG your PP$ eyes NNS bug NN out RP so RB . SENT Yes UH , , my PP$ voice NN replied VVD to TO him PP , , and CC it PP sounded VVD like IN some DT stranger NN speaking VVG lightly RB near IN by IN . SENT oh UH , , yes UH . SENT Decidedly RB interesting JJ . SENT My PP$ voice NN mimicked VVD his PP$ pronunciation NN . SENT It's NP quite RB the DT latest JJS , , I PP imagine VVP . SENT You PP had VHD better RBR read VV it PP yourself PP . SENT And CC I PP handed VVD it PP to TO him PP with IN a DT smile NN , , watching VVG his PP$ countenance NN , , while IN my PP$ brain NN felt VVD as RB if IN clouds NNS were VBD rushing VVG through IN it PP . SENT I PP saw VVD his PP$ eyes NNS quietly RB run VVP the DT headings NNS over IN Well NP . SENT he PP inquired VVD , , after IN scanning VVG it PP on IN both DT sides NNS . SENT I PP don't VVD seem VV to TO catch VV the DT excitement NN . SENT Fremont NP County NP is VBZ going VVG to TO hold VV elections NNS . SENT I PP see VVP they PP claim VVP Jake NP It's NP mine NN , , I PP cut VVD him PP off RP . SENT My PP$ own JJ paper NN . SENT Those DT are VBP my PP$ pencil NN marks NNS . SENT I PP do VVP not RB think VV that IN a DT microscope NN could MD have VH discerned VVN a DT change NN in IN his PP$ face NN . SENT Oh UH , , he PP commented VVD , , holding VVG the DT paper NN , , and CC fixing VVG it PP with IN a DT critical JJ eye NN . SENT You PP mean VVP this DT is VBZ the DT one NN you PP lent VVD Steve NP , , and CC he PP wanted VVD to TO give VV me PP to TO give VV back RB to TO you PP . SENT And CC so RB them PP are VBP your PP$ own JJ marks NNS . SENT For IN a DT moment NN more RBR he PP held VVD it PP judicially RB , , as IN I PP have VHP seen VVN men NNS hold VVP a DT contract NN upon IN whose WP$ terms NNS they PP were VBD finally RB passing VVG . SENT Well RB , , you PP have VHP got VVN it PP back RB now RB , , anyway RB . SENT And CC he PP handed VVD it PP to TO me PP . SENT Only RB a DT piece NN of IN it PP . SENT I PP exclaimed VVD , , always RB lightly RB . SENT And CC as IN I PP took VVD it PP from IN him PP his PP$ hand NN chanced VVD to TO touch VV mine NN . SENT It PP was VBD cold JJ as IN ice NN . SENT They PP ain't VVD through IN readin NN the DT rest NN , , he PP explained VVD easily RB . SENT Don't NP you PP throw VVP it PP away RP . SENT After IN they've NN taken VVN such JJ trouble NN . SENT That's NNS true JJ , , I PP answered VVD . SENT I PP wonder VVP if IN it's NP Pounds NP or CC Ounces NNS I'm NN indebted JJ to TO . SENT Thus RB we PP made VVD further JJR merriment NN as IN we PP rode VVD down RP into IN the DT great JJ basin NN . SENT Before IN us PP , , the DT horse NN and CC boot NN tracks NNS showed VVD plain RB in IN the DT soft JJ slough VV where WRB melted VVN snow NN ran VVD half PDT the DT day NN . SENT If IN it's NNS a DT paper NN chase NN , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , they'll JJ drop NN no RB more RBR along IN here RB . SENT Unless IN it PP gets VVZ dark JJ , , said VVD I PP . SENT We'll JJ camp NN before IN that DT . SENT Maybe RB we'll RB see VV their PP$ fire NN . SENT We PP did VVD not RB see VV their PP$ fire NN . SENT We PP descended VVD in IN the DT chill NN silence NN , , while IN the DT mushroom NN rocks NNS grew VVD far RB and CC the DT sombre JJ woods NNS approached VVD . SENT By IN a DT stream NN we PP got VVD off RP where WRB two CD banks NNS sheltered VVN us PP . SENT for IN a DT bleak JJ wind NN cut VVD down RP over IN the DT crags NNS now RB and CC then RB , , making VVG the DT pines NNS send VVP out RP a DT great JJ note NN through IN the DT basin NN , , like IN breakers NNS in IN a DT heavy JJ sea NN . SENT But CC we PP made VVD cosey NP in IN the DT tent NN . SENT We PP pitched VVD the DT tent NN this DT night NN , , and CC I PP was VBD glad JJ to TO have VH it PP shut VVN out RP the DT mountain NN peaks NNS . SENT They PP showed VVD above IN the DT banks NNS where WRB we PP camped VVD . SENT and CC in IN the DT starlight NN their PP$ black JJ shapes NNS rose VVD stark JJ against IN the DT sky NN . SENT They PP , , with IN the DT pines NNS and CC the DT wind NN , , were VBD a DT bedroom NN too RB unearthly JJ this DT night NN . SENT And CC as RB soon RB as IN our PP$ supper NN dishes NNS were VBD washed VVN we PP went VVD inside RB to TO our PP$ lantern NN and CC our PP$ game NN of IN cribbage NN . SENT This DT is VBZ snug JJ , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , as IN we PP played VVD . SENT That DT wind NN don't NN get VVP down RB here RB . SENT Smoking NN is VBZ snug JJ , , too RB , , said VVD I PP . SENT And CC we PP marked VVD our PP$ points NNS for IN an DT hour NN , , with IN no DT words NNS save VVP about IN the DT cards NNS . SENT I'll NN be VB pretty RB near RB glad JJ when WRB we PP get VVP out RP of IN these DT mountains NNS , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT They're RB most RBS too RB big JJ . SENT The DT pines NNS had VHD altogether RB ceased VVN . SENT but CC their PP$ silence NN was VBD as RB tremendous JJ as IN their PP$ roar NN had VHD been VBN . SENT I PP don't VVD know VV , , though RB , , he PP resumed VVD . SENT There's NP times NNS when WRB the DT plains NNS can MD be VB awful JJ big JJ , , too RB . SENT Presently RB we PP finished VVD a DT hand NN , , and CC he PP said VVD , , Let VV me PP see VV that DT paper NN . SENT He PP sat VVD readin NN , , it PP apparently RB through IN , , while IN I PP arranged VVD my PP$ blankets NNS to TO make VV a DT warm JJ bed NN . SENT Then RB , , since IN the DT paper NN continued VVD to TO absorb VV him PP , , I PP got VVD myself PP ready JJ , , and CC slid VVD between IN my PP$ blankets NNS for IN the DT night NN . SENT You'll NP need VVP another DT candle NN soon RB in IN that DT lantern NN , , said VVD I PP . SENT He PP put VVD the DT paper NN down RB . SENT I PP would MD do VV it PP all DT over RP again RB , , he PP began VVD . SENT The DT whole JJ thing NN just RB the DT same JJ . SENT He PP knowed VVD the DT customs NNS of IN the DT country NN , , and CC he PP played VVD the DT game NN . SENT No DT call NN to TO blame VV me PP for IN the DT customs NNS of IN the DT country NN . SENT You PP leave VVP other JJ folks NNS cattle NNS alone RB , , or CC you PP take VVP the DT consequences NNS , , and CC it PP was VBD all RB known VVN to TO Steve NP from IN the DT start NN . SENT Would MD he PP have VH me PP take VV the DT Judge's JJ wages NNS and CC give VV him PP the DT wink NN . SENT He PP must MD have VH changed VVN a DT heap NN from IN the DT Steve NP I PP knew VVD if IN he PP expected VVD that IN . SENT I PP don't VVD believe VV he PP expected VVN that IN . SENT He PP knew VVD well RB enough RB the DT only JJ thing NN that WDT would MD have VH let VVN him PP off RB would MD have VH been VBN a DT regular JJ jury NN . SENT For IN the DT thieves NNS have VHP got VVN hold NN of IN the DT juries NNS in IN Johnson NP County NP . SENT I PP would MD do VV it PP all DT over RP , , just RB the DT same JJ . SENT The DT expiring VVG flame NN leaped VVD in IN the DT lantern NN , , and CC fell VVD blue JJ . SENT He PP broke VVD off RP in IN his PP$ words NNS as IN if IN to TO arrange VV the DT light NN , , but CC did VVD not RB , , sitting VVG silent JJ instead RB , , just RB visible JJ , , and CC seeming JJ to TO watch VV the DT death NN struggle NN of IN the DT flame NN . SENT I PP could MD find VV nothing NN to TO say VV to TO him PP , , and CC I PP believed VVD he PP was VBD now RB winning VVG his PP$ way NN back RB to TO serenity NN by IN himself PP . SENT He PP kept VVD his PP$ outward RB man NN so RB nearly RB natural JJ that IN I PP forgot VVD about IN that DT cold JJ touch NN of IN his PP$ hand NN , , and CC never RB guessed VVD how WRB far RB out RB from IN reason NN the DT tide NN of IN emotion NN was VBD even RB now RB whirling VVG him PP . SENT I PP remember VVP at IN Cheyenne NP onced VVD , , he PP resumed VVD . SENT And CC he PP told VVD me PP of IN a DT Thanksgiving NP visit NN to TO town NN that IN he PP had VHD made VVN with IN Steve NP . SENT We PP was VBD just RB colts NNS then RB , , he PP said VVD . SENT He PP dwelt VVD on IN their PP$ coltish JJ doings NNS , , their PP$ adventures NNS sought VVN and CC wrought VV in IN the DT perfect JJ fellowship NN of IN youth NN . SENT For IN Steve NP and CC me PP most RBS always RB hunted VVN in IN couples NNS back RB in IN them PP gamesome JJ years NNS , , he PP explained VVD . SENT And CC he PP fell VVD into IN the DT elemental JJ talk NN of IN sex NN , , such JJ talk NN as RB would MD be VB an DT elk's NNS or CC tiger's NNS . SENT and CC spoken VVN so RB by IN him PP , , simply RB and CC naturally RB , , as IN we PP speak VVP of IN the DT seasons NNS , , or CC of IN death NN , , or CC of IN any DT actuality NN , , it PP was VBD without IN offense NN . SENT It PP would MD be VB offense NN should MD I PP repeat VV it PP . SENT Then RB , , abruptly RB ending VVG these DT memories NNS of IN himself PP and CC Steve NP , , he PP went VVD out RP of IN the DT tent NN , , and CC I PP heard VVD him PP dragging VVG a DT log NN to TO the DT fire NN . SENT When WRB it PP had VHD blazed VVN up RP , , there RB on IN the DT tent NN wall NN was VBD his PP$ shadow NN and CC that IN of IN the DT log NN where WRB he PP sat VVD with IN his PP$ half JJ broken JJ heart NN . SENT And CC all PDT the DT while IN I PP supposed VVD he PP was VBD master NN of IN himself PP , , and CC self NN justified VVN against IN Steve's NP omission NN to TO bid VV him PP good JJ by IN . SENT I PP must MD have VH fallen VVN asleep RB before IN he PP returned VVD , , for IN I PP remember VVP nothing NN except IN waking VVG and CC finding VVG him PP in IN his PP$ blankets NNS beside IN me PP . SENT The DT fire NN shadow NN was VBD gone VVN , , and CC gray JJ , , cold JJ light NN was VBD dimly RB on IN the DT tent NN . SENT He PP slept VVD restlessly RB , , and CC his PP$ forehead NN was VBD ploughed VVN by IN lines NNS of IN pain NN . SENT While IN I PP looked VVD at IN him PP he PP began VVD to TO mutter VV , , and CC suddenly RB started VVD up RP with IN violence NN . SENT No UH . SENT he PP cried VVD out RP . SENT no UH . SENT Just RB the DT same JJ . SENT and CC thus RB wakened VVD himself PP , , staring VVG . SENT What's NP the DT matter NN . SENT he PP demanded VVD . SENT He PP was VBD slow JJ in IN getting VVG back RB to TO where WRB we PP were VBD . SENT and CC full JJ consciousness NN found VVD him PP sitting VVG up RP with IN his PP$ eyes NNS fixed VVN on IN mine NN . SENT They PP were VBD more RBR haunted VVN than IN they PP had VHD been VBN at IN all DT , , and CC his PP$ next JJ speech NN came VVD straight RB from IN his PP$ dream NN . SENT Maybe RB you'd NN better RBR quit VV me PP . SENT This DT ain't NN your PP$ trouble NN . SENT I PP laughed VVD . SENT Why WRB , , what WP is VBZ the DT trouble NN . SENT His PP$ eyes NNS still RB intently RB fixed VVN on IN mine NN . SENT Do VVP you PP think VVP if IN we PP changed VVD our PP$ trail NN we PP could MD lose VV them PP from IN us PP . SENT I PP was VBD framing VVG a DT jocose JJ reply NN about IN Ounces NNS being VBG a DT good JJ walker NN , , when WRB the DT sound NN of IN hoofs NNS rushing VVG in IN the DT distance NN stopped VVD me PP , , and CC he PP ran VVD out RP of IN the DT tent NN with IN his PP$ rifle NN . SENT When WRB I PP followed VVD with IN mine NN he PP was VBD up RB the DT bank NN , , and CC all PDT his PP$ powers NNS alert VV . SENT But CC nothing NN came VVD out RP of IN the DT dimness NN save IN our PP$ three CD stampeded VVN horses NNS . SENT They PP crashed VVD over IN fallen VVN timber NN and CC across IN the DT open JJ to TO where WRB their PP$ picketed VVN comrade NN grazed VVD at IN the DT end NN of IN his PP$ rope NN . SENT By IN him PP they PP came VVD to TO a DT stand NN , , and CC told VVD him PP , , I PP suppose VVP , , what WP they PP had VHD seen VVN . SENT for IN all DT four CD now RB faced VVN in IN the DT same JJ direction NN , , looking VVG away RB into IN the DT mysterious JJ dawn NN . SENT We PP likewise RB stood VVD peering VVG , , and CC my PP$ rifle NN barrel NN felt VVD cold JJ in IN my PP$ hand NN . SENT The DT dawn NN was VBD all RB we PP saw VVD , , the DT inscrutable JJ dawn NN , , coming VVG and CC coming VVG through IN the DT black JJ pines NNS and CC the DT gray JJ open NN of IN the DT basin NN . SENT There EX above RB lifted VVN the DT peaks NNS , , no DT sun NN yet RB on IN them PP , , and CC behind IN us PP our PP$ stream NN made VVD a DT little JJ tinkling NN . SENT A DT bear NN , , I PP suppose VVP , , said VVD I PP , , at IN length NN . SENT His PP$ strange JJ look NN fixed VVN me PP again RB , , and CC then RB his PP$ eyes NNS went VVD to TO the DT horses NNS . SENT They PP smell VVP things NNS we PP can't VVD smell NN , , said VVD he PP , , very RB slowly RB . SENT Will MD you PP prove VV to TO me PP they PP don't VVD see VV things NNS we PP can't VVD see VV . SENT A DT chill NN shot VVD through IN me PP , , and CC I PP could MD not RB help VV a DT frightened JJ glance NN where WRB we PP had VHD been VBN watching VVG . SENT But CC one CD of IN the DT horses NNS began VVD to TO graze VV and CC I PP had VHD a DT wholesome JJ thought NN . SENT He's NNS tired JJ of IN whatever WDT he PP sees VVZ , , then RB , , said VVD I PP , , pointing VVG . SENT A DT smile NN came VVD for IN a DT moment NN in IN the DT Virginian's NP face NN . SENT Must MD be VB a DT poor JJ show NN , , he PP observed VVD . SENT All PDT the DT horses NNS were VBD grazing NN now RB , , and CC he PP added VVD , , It PP ain't VVD hurt VV their PP$ appetites NNS any RB . SENT We PP made VVD our PP$ own JJ breakfast NN then RB . SENT And CC what WP uncanny JJ dread NN I PP may MD have VH been VBN touched VVN with IN up RB to TO this DT time NN henceforth RB left VVD me PP in IN the DT face NN of IN a DT real JJ alarm NN . SENT The DT shock NN of IN Steve NP was VBD working VVG upon IN the DT Virginian JJ . SENT He PP was VBD aware JJ of IN it PP himself PP . SENT he PP was VBD fighting VVG it PP with IN all PDT his PP$ might NN . SENT and CC he PP was VBD being VBG overcome VVN . SENT He PP was VBD indeed RB like IN a DT gallant JJ swimmer NN against IN whom WP both DT wind NN and CC tide NN have VHP conspired VVD . SENT And CC in IN this DT now RB foreboding JJ solitude NN there EX was VBD only RB myself PP to TO throw VV him PP ropes NNS . SENT His PP$ strokes NNS for IN safety NN were VBD as RB bold JJ as RB was VBD the DT undertow NN that WDT ceaselessly RB annulled VVD them PP . SENT I PP reckon VVP I PP made VVD a DT fuss NN in IN the DT tent NN . SENT said VVD he PP , , feeling VVG his PP$ way NN with IN me PP . SENT I PP threw VVD him PP a DT rope NN . SENT Yes UH . SENT Nightmare NN indigestion NN too RB much JJ newspaper NN before IN retiring VVG . SENT He PP caught VVD the DT rope NN . SENT That's NNS correct VVP . SENT I PP had VHD a DT hell NN of IN a DT foolish JJ dream NN for IN a DT growed NN up IN man NN . SENT You'd NP not RB think VVP it PP of IN me PP . SENT Oh UH , , yes UH , , I PP should MD . SENT I've NP had VHD them PP after IN prolonged JJ lobster NN and CC champagne NN . SENT Ah UH , , he PP murmured VVD , , prolonged VVN . SENT Prolonged JJ is VBZ what WP does VVZ it PP . SENT He PP glanced VVD behind IN him PP . SENT Steve NP came VVD back RB In IN your PP$ lobster NN dream NN , , I PP put VVD in IN . SENT But CC he PP missed VVD this DT rope NN . SENT Yes UH , , he PP answered VVD , , with IN his PP$ eyes NNS searching VVG me PP . SENT And CC he PP handed VVD me PP the DT paper NN By IN the DT way NN , , where WRB is VBZ that IN . SENT I PP asked VVD . SENT I PP built VVD the DT fire NN with IN it PP . SENT But CC when WRB I PP took VVD it PP from IN him PP it PP was VBD a DT six CD shooter NN I PP had VHD hold NN of IN , , and CC pointing VVG at IN my PP$ breast NN . SENT And CC then RB Steve NP spoke VVD . SENT Do VV you PP think VVP you're RB fit VV to TO live VV . SENT Steve NP said VVD . SENT and CC I PP got VVD hot JJ at IN him PP , , and CC I PP reckon VVP I PP must MD have VH told VVN him PP what WP I PP thought VVD of IN him PP . SENT You PP heard VVD me PP , , I PP expect VVP . SENT Glad JJ I NN didn't NN . SENT Your PP$ language NN sometimes RB is VBZ He PP laughed VVD out RP . SENT Oh UH , , I PP account VVP for IN all PDT this DT that's NNS happening VVG just RB like IN you PP do VVP . SENT If IN we PP gave VVD our PP$ explanations NNS , , they'd JJS be VB pretty RB near JJ twins NNS . SENT The DT horses NNS saw VVD a DT bear NN , , then RB . SENT Maybe RB a DT bear NN . SENT Maybe RB but CC here RB the DT tide NN caught VVD him PP again RB What's NP your PP$ idea NN about IN dreams NNS . SENT My PP$ ropes NNS were VBD all RB out RP . SENT Liver NN nerves NNS , , was VBD the DT best JJS I PP could MD do VV . SENT But CC now RB he PP swam VVD strongly RB by IN himself PP . SENT You PP may MD think VV I'm NP discreditable JJ , , he PP said VVD , , but CC I PP know VVP I PP am VBP . SENT It PP ought MD to TO take VV more RBR than IN well RB , , men NNS have VHP lost VVN their PP$ friendships NNS before RB . SENT Feuds NNS and CC wars NNS have VHP cloven VVN a DT right RB smart JJ of IN bonds NNS in IN twain NN . SENT And CC if IN my PP$ haid NP is VBZ going VVG to TO get VV shook VVD by IN a DT little JJ old JJ piece NN of IN newspaper NN I'm NP ashamed JJ I NN burned VVN that IN . SENT I'm NN ashamed JJ to TO have VH been VBN that RB weak JJ . SENT Any DT man NN gets VVZ unstrung JJ , , I PP told VVD him PP . SENT My PP$ ropes NNS had VHD become VVN straws NNS . SENT and CC I PP strove VVD to TO frame VV some DT policy NN for IN the DT next JJ hours NNS . SENT We PP now RB finished VVD breakfast NN and CC set VVD forth RB to TO catch VV the DT horses NNS . SENT As IN we PP drove VVD them PP in IN I PP found VVD that IN the DT Virginian JJ was VBD telling VVG me PP a DT ghost NN story NN . SENT At IN half DT past JJ three CD in IN the DT morning NN she PP saw VVD her PP$ runaway JJ daughter NN standing NN with IN a DT babe NN in IN her PP$ arms NNS . SENT but CC when WRB she PP moved VVD it PP was VBD all RB gone VVN . SENT Later RBR they PP found VVD it PP was VBD the DT very RB same JJ hour NN the DT young JJ mother NN died VVD in IN Nogales NP . SENT And CC she PP sent VVD for IN the DT child NN and CC raised VVD it PP herself PP . SENT I PP knowed VVD them PP both DT back JJ home NN . SENT Do VVP you PP believe VVP that IN . SENT I PP said VVD nothing NN . SENT No DT more RBR do VVP I PP believe VVP it PP , , he PP asserted VVD . SENT And CC see VV here RB . SENT Nogales NP time NN is VBZ three CD hours NNS different JJ from IN Richmond NP . SENT I PP didn't VVD know VV about IN that DT point NN then RB . SENT Once RB out RB of IN these DT mountains NNS , , I PP knew VVD he PP could MD right RB himself PP . SENT but CC even RB I PP , , who WP had VHD no DT Steve NP to TO dream VV about RB , , felt VVD this DT silence NN of IN the DT peaks NNS was VBD preying VVG on IN me PP . SENT Her PP$ daughter NN and CC her PP might MD have VH been VBN thinkin JJ mighty RB hard JJ about IN each DT other JJ just RB then RB , , he PP pursued VVD . SENT But CC Steve NP is VBZ dead JJ . SENT Finished VVD . SENT You PP cert'nly RB don't JJ believe VVP there's JJR anything NN more RBR . SENT I PP wish VVP I PP could MD , , I PP told VVD him PP . SENT No RB , , I'm NP satisfied VVD . SENT Heaven NN didn't VVD never RB interest VV me PP much RB . SENT But CC if IN there EX was VBD a DT world NN of IN dreams NNS after IN you PP went VVD He PP stopped VVD himself PP and CC turned VVD his PP$ searching VVG eyes NNS away RB from IN mine NN . SENT There's RB a DT heap NN o NN darkness NN wherever WRB you PP try VVP to TO step VV , , he PP said VVD , , and CC I PP thought VVD I'd NP left VVD off RP wasting VVG thoughts NNS on IN the DT subject NN . SENT You PP see VVP he PP dexterously RB roped VVN a DT horse NN , , and CC once IN more JJR his PP$ splendid JJ sanity NN was VBD turned VVN to TO gold NN by IN his PP$ imagination NN I PP expect VVP in IN many JJ rowed VVD up RP men NNS you'd NN call VVP sensible JJ there's NNS a DT little JJ boy NN sleepin NN the DT little JJ kid NN they PP onced VVD was VBD that DT still RB keeps VVZ his PP$ fear NN of IN the DT dark NN . SENT You PP mentioned VVD the DT dark NN yourself PP yesterday RB . SENT Well RB , , this DT experience NN has VHZ woke VVD up RP that DT kid NN in IN me PP , , and CC blamed VVD if IN I PP can MD coax VV the DT little JJ cuss NN to TO go VV to TO sleep VV again RB . SENT I PP keep VVP a DT telling VVG him PP daylight NN will MD sure RB come VV , , but CC he PP keeps VVZ a DT crying VVG and CC holding VVG on IN to TO me PP . SENT Somewhere RB far RB in IN the DT basin NN there EX was VBD a DT faint JJ sound NN , , and CC we PP stood VVD still RB . SENT Hush NP . SENT he PP said VVD . SENT But CC it PP was VBD like IN our PP$ watching VVG the DT dawn NN . SENT nothing NN more RBR followed VVD . SENT They PP have VHP shot VVN that IN bear NN , , I PP remarked VVD . SENT He PP did VVD not RB answer VV , , and CC we PP put VVD the DT saddles NNS on IN without IN talk NN . SENT We PP made VVD no DT haste NN , , but CC we PP were VBD not RB over IN half PDT an DT hour NN , , I PP suppose VVP , , in IN getting VVG off RP with IN the DT packs NNS . SENT It PP was VBD not RB a DT new JJ thing NN to TO hear VV a DT shot NN where WRB wild JJ game NN was VBD in IN plenty NN . SENT yet RB as IN we PP rode VVD that DT shot NN sounded VVD already RB in IN my PP$ mind NN different JJ from IN others NNS . SENT Perhaps RB I PP should MD not RB believe VV this DT to TO day NN but CC for IN what WP I PP look VVP back RB to TO . SENT To TO make VV camp NN last JJ night NN we PP had VHD turned VVN off RP the DT trail NN , , and CC now RB followed VVD the DT stream NN down RB for IN a DT while NN , , taking VVG next IN a DT cut NN through IN the DT wood NN . SENT In IN this DT way NN we PP came VVD upon IN the DT tracks NNS of IN our PP$ horses NNS where WRB they PP had VHD been VBN galloping VVG back RB to TO the DT camp NN after IN their PP$ fright NN . SENT They PP had VHD kicked VVN up RP the DT damp JJ and CC matted JJ pine NN needles VVZ very RB plainly RB all RB along RB . SENT Nothing NN has VHZ been VBN here RB but CC themselves PP , , though RB , , said VVD I PP . SENT And CC they PP ain't VVD showing VVG signs NNS of IN remembering VVG any DT scare NN , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT In IN a DT little JJ while IN we PP emerged VVD upon IN an DT open JJ . SENT Here's NNS where WRB they PP was VBD grazing NN , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT and CC the DT signs NNS were VBD clear JJ enough RB . SENT Here's NNS where WRB they PP must MD have VH got VVN their PP$ scare NN , , he PP pursued VVD . SENT You PP stay VVP with IN them PP while IN I PP circle NN a DT little JJ . SENT So RB I PP stayed VVD . SENT and CC certainly RB our PP$ animals NNS were VBD very RB calm JJ at IN visiting VVG this DT scene NN . SENT When WRB you PP bring VVP a DT horse NN back RB to TO where WRB he PP has VHZ recently RB encountered VVN a DT wild JJ animal NN his PP$ ears NNS and CC his PP$ nostrils NNS are VBP apt JJ to TO be VB wide JJ awake RB . SENT The DT Virginian JJ had VHD stopped VVN and CC was VBD beckoning VVG to TO me PP . SENT Here's JJ your PP$ bear NN , , said VVD he PP , , as IN I PP arrived VVD . SENT Two CD legged JJ , , you PP see VVP . SENT And CC he PP had VHD a DT hawss NN of IN his PP$ own JJ . SENT There EX was VBD a DT stake NN driven VVN down RP where WRB an DT animal NN had VHD been VBN picketed VVN for IN the DT night NN . SENT Looks NNS like IN Ounces NNS , , I PP said VVD , , considering VVG the DT Footprints NNS . SENT It's NP Ounces NNS . SENT And CC Ounces NNS wanted VVD another DT hawss NN very RB bad JJ , , so IN him PP and CC Pounds NP could MD travel VV like IN gentlemen NNS should MD . SENT But CC Pounds NP doesn't NP seem VVP to TO have VH been VBN with IN him PP . SENT Oh UH , , Pounds NP , , he PP was VBD making VVG coffee NN , , somewheres RB in IN yonder RB , , when WRB this DT happened VVD . 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SENT He PP had VHD returned VVN after IN his PP$ failure NN , , and CC had VHD told VVN that DT other JJ man NN of IN the DT presence NN of IN new JJ horses NNS . SENT He PP should MD have VH kept VVN this DT a DT secret NN . SENT for IN haste NN had VHD to TO be VB made VVN at IN once RB , , and CC two CD cannot NN get VVP away RB quickly RB upon IN one CD horse NN . SENT But CC it PP was VBD poor JJ Shorty's NP last JJ blunder NN . SENT He PP lay VVD there RB by IN their PP$ extinct JJ fire NN , , with IN his PP$ wistful JJ , , lost JJ dog NN face NN upward RB , , and CC his PP$ thick JJ yellow JJ hair NN unparted VVN as IN it PP had VHD always RB been VBN . SENT The DT murder NN had VHD been VBN done VVN from IN behind RB . SENT We PP closed VVD the DT eyes NNS . SENT There EX was VBD no DT natural JJ harm NN in IN him PP , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT But CC you PP must MD do VV a DT thing NN well RB in IN this DT country NN . 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SENT Taylor NP to TO her PP$ husband NN , , that WDT she PP came VVD out RP just RB in IN time NN to TO stop VV em NN breaking VVG Bob NP Carmody's NP neck NN for IN him PP . SENT Upon IN the DT day NN following VVG Mrs NN . SENT Taylor NP essayed VVD the DT impossible JJ . SENT She PP took VVD herself PP over RP to TO Molly NP Wood's NP cabin NN . SENT The DT girl NN gave VVD her PP a DT listless JJ greeting NN , , and CC the DT dame NN sat VVD slowly RB down RB , , and CC surveyed VVD the DT comfortable JJ room NN . SENT A DT very RB nice JJ home NN , , deary NN , , said VVD she PP , , if IN it PP was VBD a DT home NN . SENT But CC you'll JJ fix NN something NN like IN this DT in IN your PP$ real JJ home NN , , I PP have VHP no DT doubt NN . SENT Molly NP made VVD no DT answer NN . SENT What WP we're NN going VVG to TO do VV without IN you PP I PP can't VVD see VV , , said VVD Mrs NN . SENT Taylor NP . SENT But CC I'd NP not RB have VHP it PP different JJ for IN worlds NNS . SENT He'll NN be VB coming VVG back RB soon RB , , I PP expect VVP . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Taylor NP , , said VVD Molly NP , , all RB at IN once RB , , please VV don't NN say VVP anything NN now RB . SENT I PP can't VVD stand VV it PP . SENT And CC she PP broke VVD into IN wretched JJ tears NNS . SENT Why WRB , , deary NN , , he PP No RB . SENT not RB a DT word NN . SENT Please UH , , please VV I'll NP go VV out RP if IN you PP do VVP . SENT The DT older JJR woman NN went VVD to TO the DT younger JJR one NN , , and CC then RB put VV her PP$ arms NNS round VVP her PP . SENT But CC when WRB the DT tears NNS were VBD over RP , , they PP had VHD not RB done VVN any DT good JJ . SENT it PP was VBD not RB the DT storm NN that WDT clears VVZ the DT sky NN all DT storms NNS do VVP not RB clear VV the DT sky NN . SENT And CC Mrs NN . SENT Taylor NP looked VVD at IN the DT pale JJ girl NN and CC saw VVD that IN she PP could MD do VV nothing NN to TO help VV her PP toward IN peace NN of IN mind NN . SENT Of IN course NN , , she PP said VVD to TO her PP$ husband NN , , after IN returning VVG from IN her PP$ profitless JJ errand NN , , you PP might MD know VV she'd NN feel VVP dreadful JJ . SENT What WP about RB . SENT said VVD Taylor NP . SENT Why WRB , , you PP know VVP just RB as RB well RB as IN I PP do VVP . SENT And CC I'll NP say VVP for IN myself PP , , I PP hope VVP you'll RB never RB have VH to TO help VV hang VV folks NNS . SENT Well RB , , said VVD Taylor NP , , mildly RB , , if IN I PP had VHD to TO , , I'd NP have VHP to TO , , I PP guess VVP . SENT Well RB , , I PP don't VVD want VV it PP to TO come VV . SENT But CC that DT poor JJ girl NN is VBZ eating VVG her PP$ heart NN right RB out RB over IN it PP . SENT What WP does VVZ she PP say VVP . SENT It's NNS what WP she PP don't VVD say VV . SENT She'll NP not RB talk VV , , and CC she'll RB not RB let VV me PP talk VV , , and CC she PP sits VVZ and CC sits VVZ . SENT I'll NP go VVP talk VV some DT to TO her PP , , said VVD the DT man NN . SENT Well RB , , Taylor NP , , I PP thought VVD you PP had VHD more JJR sense NN . SENT You'd NP not RB get VV a DT word NN in IN . SENT She'll NN be VB sick JJ soon RB if IN her PP$ worry NN ain't NN stopped VVD someway RB , , though RB . SENT What WP does VVZ she PP want VVP this DT country NN to TO do VV . SENT inquired VVD Taylor NP . SENT Does VVZ she PP expect VVP it PP to TO be VB like IN Vermont NP when WRB it PP We PP can't VVD help VV what WP she PP expects VVZ , , his PP$ wife NN interrupted VVN . SENT But CC I PP wish VVP we PP could MD help VV Her PP . SENT They PP could MD not RB , , however RB . SENT and CC help NN came VVD from IN another DT source NN . SENT Judge NP Henry NP rode VVD by IN the DT next JJ day NN . SENT To TO him PP good JJ Mrs NN . SENT Taylor NP at IN once RB confided VVD her PP$ anxiety NN . SENT The DT Judge NP looked VVD grave JJ . SENT Must MD I PP meddle VV . SENT he PP said VVD . SENT Yes UH , , Judge NP , , you PP must MD , , said VVD Mrs NN . SENT Taylor NP . SENT But CC why WRB can't JJ I PP send VVP him PP over RP here RB when WRB he PP gets VVZ back RB . SENT Then RB they'll RB just RB settle VV it PP between IN themselves PP . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Taylor NP shook VVD her PP$ head NN . SENT That DT would MD unsettle VV it PP worse JJR than IN it PP is VBZ , , she PP assured VVD him PP . SENT They PP mustn't VVD meet VV just RB now RB . SENT The DT Judge NP sighed VVD . SENT Well RB , , he PP said VVD , , very RB well RB I'll JJ sacrifice VV my PP$ character NN , , since IN you PP insist VVP . SENT Judge NP Henry NP sat VVD thinking VVG , , waiting VVG until IN school NN should MD be VB out RP . SENT He PP did VVD not RB at IN all DT relish NN what WP lay VVD before IN him PP . SENT He PP would MD like VV to TO have VH got VVN out RP of IN it PP . SENT He PP had VHD been VBN a DT federal JJ judge NN . SENT he PP had VHD been VBN an DT upright JJ judge NN . SENT he PP had VHD met VVN the DT responsibilities NNS of IN his PP$ difficult JJ office NN not RB only RB with IN learning NN , , which WDT is VBZ desirable JJ , , but CC also RB with IN courage NN and CC common JJ sense NN besides IN , , and CC these DT are VBP essential JJ . SENT He PP had VHD been VBN a DT stanch VV servant NN of IN the DT law NN . SENT And CC now RB he PP was VBD invited VVN to TO defend VV that IN which WDT , , at IN first JJ sight NN , , nay RB , , even RB at IN second JJ and CC third JJ sight NN , , must MD always RB seem VV a DT defiance NN of IN the DT 1 CD a DT v NN more RBR injurious JJ than IN crime NN itself PP . SENT Every DT good JJ man NN in IN this DT world NN has VHZ convictions NNS about IN right JJ and CC wrong JJ . SENT They PP are VBP his PP$ soul's JJ riches NNS , , his PP$ spiritual JJ gold NN . SENT When WRB his PP$ conduct NN is VBZ at IN variance NN with IN these DT , , he PP knows VVZ that IN it PP is VBZ a DT departure NN , , a DT falling NN . SENT and CC this DT is VBZ a DT simple JJ and CC clear JJ matter NN . SENT If IN falling VVG were VBD all PDT that DT ever RB happened VVN to TO a DT good JJ man NN , , all PDT his PP$ days NNS would MD be VB a DT simple JJ matter NN of IN striving VVG and CC repentance NN . SENT But CC it PP is VBZ not RB all RB . SENT There EX come VVN to TO him PP certain JJ junctures NNS , , crises NNS , , when WRB life NN , , like IN a DT highwayman NN , , springs VVZ upon IN him PP , , demanding VVG that IN he PP stand VVP and CC deliver VVP his PP$ convictions NNS in IN the DT name NN of IN some DT righteous JJ cause NN , , bidding VVG him PP do VVP evil NN that IN good JJ may MD come VV . SENT I PP cannot NN say VVP that IN I PP believe VVP in IN doing VVG evil NN that IN good JJ may MD come VV . SENT I PP do VVP not RB . SENT I PP think VVP that IN any DT man NN who WP honestly RB justifies VVZ such JJ course NN deceives VVZ himself PP . SENT But CC this DT I PP can MD say VV . SENT to TO call VV any DT act NN evil NN , , instantly RB begs VVZ the DT question NN . SENT Many JJ an DT act NN that IN man NN does VVZ is VBZ right JJ or CC wrong JJ according VVG to TO the DT time NN and CC place VV which WDT form NN , , so RB to TO speak VV , , its PP$ context NN . SENT strip VV it PP of IN its PP$ surrounding VVG circumstances NNS , , and CC you PP tear VV away RP its PP$ meaning NN . SENT Gentlemen NNS reformers NNS , , beware VV of IN this DT common JJ practice NN of IN yours NNS . SENT beware VV of IN calling VVG an DT act NN evil NN on IN Tuesday NP because IN that DT same JJ act NN was VBD evil JJ on IN Monday NP . SENT Do VV you PP fail VV to TO follow VV my PP$ meaning NN . SENT Then RB here RB is VBZ an DT illustration NN . SENT On IN Monday NP I PP walk VVP over IN my PP$ neighbor's JJ field NN . SENT there EX is VBZ no RB wrong JJ in IN such JJ walking NN . SENT By IN Tuesday NP he PP has VHZ put VVN up RP a DT sign NN that IN trespassers NNS will MD be VB prosecuted VVN according VVG to TO law NN . SENT I PP walk VVP again RB on IN Tuesday NP , , and CC am VBP a DT law NN breaker NN . SENT Do VV you PP begin VV to TO see VV my PP$ point NN . SENT or CC are VBP you PP inclined VVN to TO object VV to TO the DT illustration NN because IN the DT walking NN on IN Tuesday NP was VBD not RB WRONG JJ , , but CC merely RB ILLEGAL JJ . SENT Then RB here RB is VBZ another DT illustration NN which WDT you PP will MD find VV it PP a DT trifle NN more RBR embarrassing JJ to TO answer VV . SENT Consider VV carefully RB , , let VV me PP beg VV you PP , , the DT case NN of IN a DT young JJ man NN and CC a DT young JJ woman NN who WP walk VVP out RP of IN a DT door NN on IN Tuesday NP , , pronounced JJ man NN and CC wife NN by IN a DT third JJ party NN inside IN the DT door NN . SENT It PP matters VVZ not RB that IN on IN Monday NP they PP were VBD , , in IN their PP$ own JJ hearts NNS , , sacredly RB vowed VVD to TO each DT other JJ . SENT If IN they PP had VHD omitted VVN stepping VVG inside IN that DT door NN , , if IN they PP had VHD dispensed VVD with IN that DT third JJ party NN , , and CC gone VVN away RB on IN Monday NP sacredly RB vowed VVD to TO each DT other JJ in IN their PP$ own JJ hearts NNS , , you PP would MD have VH scarcely RB found VVN their PP$ conduct NN moral JJ . SENT Consider VV these DT things NNS carefully RB , , the DT sign NN post NN and CC the DT third JJ party NN , , and CC the DT difference NN they PP make VVP . SENT And CC now RB , , for IN a DT finish NN , , we PP will MD return VV to TO the DT sign NN post NN . SENT Suppose VVP that IN I PP went VVD over IN my PP$ neighbor's JJ field NN on IN Tuesday NP , , after IN the DT sign NN post NN was VBD put VVN up RP , , because IN I PP saw VVD a DT murder NN about RB to TO be VB committed VVN in IN the DT field NN , , and CC therefore RB ran VVD in IN and CC stopped VVD it PP . SENT Was VBD I PP doing VVG evil NN that IN good JJ might MD come VV . SENT Do VV you PP not RB think VVP that IN to TO stay VV out RP and CC let VV the DT murder NN be VB done VVN would MD have VH been VBN the DT evil JJ act NN in IN this DT case NN . SENT To TO disobey VV the DT sign NN post NN was VBD RIGHT JJ . SENT and CC I PP trust VVP that IN you PP now RB perceive VVP the DT same JJ act NN may MD wear VV as IN many JJ different JJ hues NNS of IN right JJ or CC wrong JJ as IN the DT rainbow NN , , according VVG to TO the DT atmosphere NN in IN which WDT it PP is VBZ done VVN . SENT It PP is VBZ not RB safe JJ to TO say VV of IN any DT man NN , , He PP did VVD evil JJ that IN good JJ might MD come VV . SENT Was VBD the DT thing NN that IN he PP did VVD , , in IN the DT first JJ place NN , , evil JJ . SENT That DT is VBZ the DT question NN . SENT Forgive VV my PP$ asking VVG you PP to TO use VV your PP$ mind NN . SENT It PP is VBZ a DT thing NN which WDT no DT novelist NN should MD expect VV of IN his PP$ reader NN , , and CC we PP will MD go VV back RB at IN once RB to TO Judge NP Henry NP and CC his PP$ meditations NNS about IN lynching NN . SENT He PP was VBD well RB aware JJ that IN if IN he PP was VBD to TO touch VV at IN all DT upon IN this DT subject NN with IN the DT New NP England NP girl NN , , he PP could MD not RB put VV her PP off RP with IN mere JJ platitudes NNS and CC humdrum JJ formulas NNS . SENT not RB , , at IN least JJS , , if IN he PP expected VVD to TO do VV any DT good JJ . SENT She PP was VBD far RB too RB intelligent JJ , , and CC he PP was VBD really RB anxious JJ to TO do VV good JJ . SENT For IN her PP$ sake NN he PP wanted VVD the DT course NN of IN the DT girl's JJ true JJ love NN to TO run VV more RBR smoothly RB , , and CC still RB more RBR did VVD he PP desire VVP this DT for IN the DT sake NN of IN his PP$ Virginian JJ . SENT I PP sent VVD him PP myself PP on IN that DT business NN , , the DT Judge NP reflected VVD uncomfortably RB . SENT I PP am VBP partly RB responsible JJ for IN the DT lynching NN . SENT It PP has VHZ brought VVD him PP one CD great JJ unhappiness NN already RB through IN the DT death NN of IN Steve NP . SENT If IN it PP gets VVZ running VVG in IN this DT girl's JJ mind NN , , she PP may MD dear RB me PP . SENT the DT Judge NP broke VVD off RP , , what WP a DT nuisance NN . SENT And CC he PP sighed VVD . SENT For IN as IN all DT men NNS know VVP , , he PP also RB knew VVD that IN many JJ things NNS should MD be VB done VVN in IN this DT world NN in IN silence NN , , and CC that IN talking VVG about IN them PP is VBZ a DT mistake NN . SENT But CC when WRB school NN was VBD out RP , , and CC the DT girl NN gone VVN to TO her PP$ cabin NN , , his PP$ mind NN had VHD set VVN the DT subject NN in IN order NN thoroughly RB , , and CC he PP knocked VVD at IN her PP$ door NN , , ready JJ , , as IN he PP had VHD put VVN it PP , , to TO sacrifice VV his PP$ character NN in IN the DT cause NN of IN true JJ love NN . SENT Well RB , , he PP said VVD , , coming VVG straight RB to TO the DT point NN , , some DT dark JJ things NNS have VHP happened VVN . SENT And CC when WRB she PP made VVD no DT answer NN to TO this DT , , he PP continued VVD . SENT But CC you PP must MD not RB misunderstand VV us PP . SENT We're NP too RB fond JJ of IN you PP for IN that DT . SENT Judge NP Henry NP , , said VVD Molly NP Wood NP , , also RB coming VVG straight RB to TO the DT point NN , , have VHP you PP come VVN to TO tell VV me PP that IN you PP think VVP well RB of IN lynching NN . SENT He PP met VVD her PP . SENT Of IN burning VVG Southern JJ negroes NNS in IN public NN , , no UH . SENT Of IN hanging VVG Wyoming NP cattle NNS thieves NNS in IN private JJ , , yes UH . SENT You PP perceive VVP there's RB a DT difference NN , , don't VVD you PP . SENT Not RB in IN principle NN , , said VVD the DT girl NN , , dry JJ and CC short JJ . SENT Oh UH dear RB me PP . SENT slowly RB exclaimed VVN the DT Judge NP . SENT I PP am VBP sorry JJ that IN you PP cannot NN see VV that WDT , , because IN I PP think VVP that IN I PP can MD . SENT And CC I PP think VVP that IN you PP have VHP just RB as RB much JJ sense NN as IN I PP have VHP . SENT The DT Judge NP made VVD himself PP very RB grave JJ and CC very RB good JJ humored VVN at IN the DT same JJ time NN . SENT The DT poor JJ girl NN was VBD strung VVN to TO a DT high JJ pitch NN , , and CC spoke VVD harshly RB in IN spite NN of IN herself PP . SENT What WP is VBZ the DT difference NN in IN principle NN . SENT she PP demanded VVD . SENT Well RB , , said VVD the DT Judge NP , , easy JJ and CC thoughtful JJ , , what WP do VVP you PP mean VVP by IN principle NN . SENT I PP didn't VVD think VV you'd JJ quibble NN , , flashed VVD Molly NP . SENT I'm NP not RB a DT lawyer NN myself PP . SENT A DT man NN less RBR wise JJ than IN Judge NP Henry NP would MD have VH smiled VVD at IN this DT , , and CC then RB war NN would MD have VH exploded VVN hopelessly RB between IN them PP , , and NP harm NN been VBN added VVN to TO what WP was VBD going VVG wrong RB already RB . SENT But CC the DT Judge NP knew VVD that IN he PP must MD give VV to TO every DT word NN that IN the DT girl NN said VVD now RB his PP$ perfect JJ consideration NN . SENT I PP don't VVD mean VV to TO quibble VV , , he PP assured VVD her PP . SENT I PP know VVP the DT trick NN of IN escaping VVG from IN one CD question NN by IN asking VVG another DT . SENT But CC I PP don't VVD want VV to TO escape VV from IN anything NN you PP hold VVP me PP to TO answer VV . SENT If IN you PP can MD show VV me PP that IN I PP am VBP wrong JJ , , I PP want VVP you PP to TO do VV so RB . SENT But CC , , and CC here RB the DT Judge NP smiled VVD , , I PP want VVP you PP to TO play VV fair JJ , , too RB . SENT And CC how WRB am RB I PP not RB . SENT I PP want VVP you PP to TO be VB just RB as RB willing JJ to TO be VB put VVN right RB by IN me PP as IN I PP am VBP to TO be VB put VVN right RB by IN you PP . SENT And CC so RB when WRB you PP use VVP such PDT a DT word NN as IN principle NN , , you PP must MD help VV me PP to TO answer VV by IN saying VVG what WP principle NN you PP mean VVP . SENT For IN in IN all DT sincerity NN I PP see VVP no DT likeness NN in IN principle NN whatever WDT between IN burning VVG Southern JJ negroes NNS in IN public NN and CC hanging VVG Wyoming NP horse NN thieves NNS in IN private JJ . SENT I PP consider VVP the DT burning NN a DT proof NN that IN the DT South NP is VBZ semi NN barbarous JJ , , and CC the DT hanging VVG a DT proof NN that IN Wyoming NP is VBZ determined VVN to TO become VV civilized JJ . SENT We PP do VVP not RB torture VV our PP$ criminals NNS when WRB we PP lynch VV them PP . SENT We PP do VVP not RB invite VV spectators NNS to TO enjoy VV their PP$ death NN agony NN . SENT We PP put VVD no DT such JJ hideous JJ disgrace NN upon IN the DT United NP States NPS . SENT We PP execute VVP our PP$ criminals NNS by IN the DT swiftest JJS means NNS , , and CC in IN the DT quietest JJS way NN . SENT Do VV you PP think VV the DT principle NN is VBZ the DT same JJ . SENT Molly NP had VHD listened VVN to TO him PP with IN attention NN . SENT The DT way NN is VBZ different JJ , , she PP admitted VVD . SENT Only RB the DT way NN . SENT So RB it PP seems VVZ to TO me PP . SENT Both CC defy VV law NN and CC order NN . SENT Ah UH , , but CC do VVP they PP both DT . SENT Now RB we're NN getting VVG near IN the DT principle NN . SENT Why WRB , , yes UH . SENT Ordinary JJ citizens NNS take VVP the DT law NN in IN their PP$ own JJ hands NNS . SENT The DT principle NN at IN last JJ . SENT exclaimed VVN the DT Judge NP . SENT Now RB tell VV me PP some DT more JJR things NNS . SENT Out NN of IN whose WP$ hands NNS do VVP they PP take VV the DT 1 CD aw NNS . SENT The DT court's NNS . SENT What WP made VVD the DT courts NNS . SENT I PP don't VVD understand VV . SENT How WRB did VVD there RB come VV to TO be VB any DT courts NNS . SENT The DT Constitution NP . SENT How WRB did VVD there RB come VV to TO be VB any DT Constitution NP . SENT Who WP made VVD it PP . SENT The DT delegates NNS , , I PP suppose VVP . SENT Who WP made VVD the DT delegates NNS . SENT I PP suppose VVP they PP were VBD elected VVN , , or CC appointed VVN , , or CC something NN . SENT And CC who WP elected VVD them PP . SENT Of IN course NN the DT people NNS elected VVD them PP . SENT Call VV them PP the DT ordinary JJ citizens NNS , , said VVD the DT Judge NP . SENT I PP like VVP your PP$ term NN . SENT They PP are VBP where WRB the DT law NN comes VVZ from IN , , you PP see VVP . SENT For IN they PP chose VVD the DT delegates NNS who WP made VVD the DT Constitution NP that WDT provided VVD for IN the DT courts NNS . SENT There's RB your PP$ machinery NN . SENT These DT are VBP the DT hands NNS into IN which WDT ordinary JJ citizens NNS have VHP put VVN the DT law NN . SENT So RB you PP see VVP , , at IN best JJS , , when WRB they PP lynch VV they PP only RB take VVP back RB what WP they PP once RB gave VVD . SENT Now RB we'll RB take VV your PP$ two CD cases NNS that IN you PP say VVP are VBP the DT same JJ in IN principle NN . SENT I PP think VVP that IN they PP are VBP not RB . SENT For IN in IN the DT South NP they PP take VVP a DT negro NP from IN jail NN where WRB he PP was VBD waiting VVG to TO be VB duly RB hung VVN . SENT The DT South NP has VHZ never RB claimed VVN that IN the DT law NN would MD let VV him PP go VV . SENT But CC in IN Wyoming NP the DT law NN has VHZ been VBN letting VVG our PP$ cattle NNS thieves NNS go VVP for IN two CD years NNS . SENT We PP are VBP in IN a DT very RB bad JJ way NN , , and CC we PP are VBP trying VVG to TO make VV that DT way NN a DT little RB better JJR until IN civilization NN can MD reach VV us PP . SENT At IN present NN we PP lie VVP beyond IN its PP$ pale NN . SENT The DT courts NNS , , or CC rather RB the DT juries NNS , , into IN whose WP$ hands NNS we PP have VHP put VVN the DT law NN , , are VBP not RB dealing VVG the DT law NN . SENT They PP are VBP withered VVN hands NNS , , or CC rather RB they PP are VBP imitation NN hands NNS made VVN for IN show NN , , with IN no DT life NN in IN them PP , , no DT grip NN . SENT They PP cannot NN hold VV a DT cattle NNS thief NN . SENT And CC so RB when WRB your PP$ ordinary JJ citizen NN sees VVZ this DT , , and CC sees VVZ that IN he PP has VHZ placed VVN justice NN in IN a DT dead JJ hand NN , , he PP must MD take VV justice NN back RB into IN his PP$ own JJ hands NNS where WRB it PP was VBD once RB at IN the DT beginning NN of IN all DT things NNS . SENT Call VV this DT primitive JJ , , if IN you PP will MD . SENT But CC so RB far RB from IN being VBG a DT Defiance NP of IN the DT law NN , , it PP is VBZ an DT Assertion NN of IN it PP the DT fundamental JJ assertion NN of IN selfgoverning NN men NNS , , upon IN whom WP our PP$ whole JJ social JJ fabric NN is VBZ based VVN . SENT There EX is VBZ your PP$ principle NN , , Miss NP Wood NP , , as IN I PP see VVP it PP . SENT Now RB can MD you PP help VV me PP to TO see VV anything NN different JJ . SENT She PP could MD not RB . SENT But CC perhaps RB you PP are VBP of IN the DT same JJ opinion NN still RB . SENT the DT Judge NP inquired VVD . SENT It PP is VBZ all RB terrible JJ to TO me PP , , she PP said VVD . SENT Yes UH . SENT and CC so RB is VBZ capital NN punishment NN terrible JJ . SENT And CC so RB is VBZ war NN . SENT And CC perhaps RB some DT day NN we PP shall MD do VV without IN them PP . SENT But CC they PP are VBP none NN of IN them PP so RB terrible JJ as IN unchecked JJ theft NN and CC murder NN would MD be VB . SENT After IN the DT Judge NP had VHD departed VVD on IN his PP$ way NN to TO Sunk VVN Creek NP , , no DT one NN spoke VVD to TO Molly NP upon IN this DT subject NN . SENT But CC her PP$ face NN did VVD not RB grow VV cheerful JJ at IN once RB . SENT It PP was VBD plain JJ from IN her PP fits VVZ of IN silence NN that IN her PP$ thoughts NNS were VBD not RB at IN rest NN . SENT And CC sometimes RB at IN night NN she PP would MD stand VV in IN front NN of IN her PP$ lover's JJ likeness NN , , gazing VVG upon IN it PP with IN broth NN love NN and CC shrinking VVG . SENT Chapter NP XXXIV NP . SENT To TO Fit VV Her PP$ Finger NP It PP was VBD two CD rings NNS that IN the DT Virginian JJ wrote VVD for IN when WRB next JJ I PP heard VVD from IN him PP . SENT After IN my PP$ dark JJ sight NN of IN what WP the DT Cattle NNS Land VVP could MD be VB , , I PP soon RB had VHD journeyed VVN home NN by IN way NN of IN Washakie NP and CC Rawlins NP . SENT Steve NP and CC Shorty NP did VVD not RB leave VV my PP$ memory NN , , nor CC will MD they PP ever RB , , I PP suppose VVP . SENT The DT Virginian JJ had VHD touched VVN the DT whole JJ thing NN the DT day NN I PP left VVD him PP . SENT He PP had VHD noticed VVN me PP looking VVG a DT sort NN of IN farewell NN at IN the DT plains NNS and CC mountains NNS . SENT You PP will MD come VV back RB to TO it PP , , he PP said VVD . SENT If IN there EX was VBD a DT headstone NN for IN every DT man NN that WDT once RB pleasured VVD in IN his PP$ freedom NN here RB , , yu'd JJ see VVP one PP most RBS every DT time NN yu NP turned VVD your PP$ head NN . SENT It's NP a DT heap NN sadder JJR than IN a DT graveyard NN but CC yu NP love VVP it PP all PDT the DT same JJ . SENT Sadness NN had VHD passed VVN from IN him PP from IN his PP$ uppermost JJ mood NN , , at IN least JJS , , when WRB he PP wrote VVD about IN the DT rings NNS . SENT Deep RB in IN him PP was VBD sadness NN of IN course NN , , as RB well RB as IN joy NN . SENT For IN he PP had VHD known VVN Steve NP , , and CC he PP had VHD covered VVN Shorty NP with IN earth NN . SENT He PP had VHD looked VVN upon IN life NN with IN a DT marks NNS eyes NNS , , very RB close JJ . SENT and CC no DT one NN , , if IN he PP have VHP a DT heart NN , , can MD pass VV through IN this DT and CC not RB carry VV sadness NN in IN his PP$ spirit NN with IN him PP forever RB . SENT But CC he PP seldom RB shows VVZ it PP openly RB . SENT it PP bides VVZ within IN him PP , , enriching VVG his PP$ cheerfulness NN and CC rendering VVG him PP of IN better JJR service NN to TO his PP$ fellow JJ men NNS . SENT It PP was VBD a DT commission NN of IN cheerfulness NN that IN he PP now RB gave VVD , , being VBG distant JJ from IN where WRB rings NNS are VBP to TO be VB bought VVN . SENT He PP could MD not RB go VV so RB far RB as IN the DT East NP to TO procure VV what WP he PP had VHD planned VVN . SENT Rings NNS were VBD to TO be VB had VHN in IN Cheyenne NP , , and CC a DT still RB greater JJR choice NN in IN Denver NP . SENT and CC so RB far RB as IN either CC of IN these DT towns NNS his PP$ affairs NNS would MD have VH permitted VVN him PP to TO travel VV . SENT But CC he PP was VBD set VVN upon IN having VHG rings NNS from IN the DT East NP . SENT They PP must MD come VV from IN the DT best JJS place NN in IN the DT country NN . SENT nothing NN short JJ of IN that WDT was VBD good JJ enough RB to TO fit VV her PP$ finger NN , , as IN he PP said VVD . SENT The DT wedding NN ring NN was VBD a DT simple JJ matter NN . SENT Let VV it PP be VB right JJ , , that WDT was VBD all RB . SENT the DT purest JJS gold NN that WDT could MD be VB used VVN , , with IN her PP$ initials NNS and CC his PP$ together RB graven VVN round NN the DT inside NN , , with IN the DT day NN of IN the DT month NN and CC the DT year NN . SENT The DT date NN was VBD now RB set VVN . SENT It PP had VHD come VVN so RB far RB as IN this DT . SENT July NP third NN was VBD to TO be VB the DT day NN . SENT Then RB for IN sixty CD days NNS and CC nights NNS he PP was VBD to TO be VB a DT bridegroom NN , , free JJ from IN his PP$ duties NNS at IN Sunk VVN Creek NP , , free JJ to TO take VV his PP$ bride NN wheresoever IN she PP might MD choose VV to TO go VV . SENT And CC she PP had VHD chosen VVN . SENT Those DT voices NNS of IN the DT world NN had VHD more JJR than IN angered VVN her PP . SENT for IN after IN the DT anger NN a DT set NN purpose NN was VBD left VVN . SENT Her PP$ sister NN should MD have VH the DT chance NN neither CC to TO come VV nor CC to TO stay VV away RB . SENT Had VHD her PP$ mother NN even RB answered VVD the DT Virginian's NP letter NN , , there EX could MD have VH been VBN some RB relenting VVG . SENT But CC the DT poor JJ lady NN had VHD been VBN inadequate JJ in IN this DT , , as RB in IN all DT other JJ searching VVG moments NNS of IN her PP$ life NN . SENT she PP had VHD sent VVN messages NNS , , kind NN ones NNS , , to TO be VB sure JJ , , but CC only JJ messages NNS . SENT If IN this DT had VHD hurt VVN the DT Virginian JJ , , no DT one NN knew VVD it PP in IN the DT world NN , , least JJS of IN all PDT the DT girl NN in IN whose WP$ heart NN it PP had VHD left VVN a DT cold JJ , , frozen JJ spot NN . SENT Not RB a DT good JJ spirit NN in IN which WDT to TO be VB married VVN , , you PP will MD say VV . SENT No UH . SENT frozen JJ spots NNS are VBP not RB good JJ at IN any DT time NN . SENT But CC Molly's NP own JJ nature NN gave VVD her PP$ due JJ punishment NN . SENT Through IN all PDT these DT days NNS of IN her PP$ warm JJ happiness NN a DT chill NN current NN ran VVD , , like IN those DT which WDT interrupt VV the DT swimmer's JJ perfect JJ joy NN . SENT The DT girl NN was VBD only RB half DT as RB happy JJ as IN her PP$ lover NN . SENT but CC she PP hid VVD this DT deep JJ from IN him PP , , hid VVD it PP until IN that DT final JJ , , fierce JJ hour NN of IN reckoning NN that IN her PP$ nature NN had VHD with IN her PP , , nay RB , , was VBD bound VVN to TO have VH with IN her PP , , before IN the DT punishment NN was VBD lifted VVN , , and CC the DT frozen JJ spot NN melted VVN at IN length NN from IN her PP$ heart NN . SENT So RB , , meanwhile RB , , she PP made VVD her PP$ decree NN against IN Bennington NP . SENT Not RB Vermont NP , , but CC Wyoming NP , , should MD be VB her PP$ wedding NN place NN . SENT No DT world's NNS voices NNS should MD be VB whispering VVG , , no DT world's NNS eyes NNS should MD be VB looking VVG on IN , , when WRB she PP made VVD her PP$ vow NN to TO him PP and CC received VVD his PP$ vow NN . SENT Those DT voices NNS should MD be VB spoken VVN and CC that DT ring NN put VVD on IN in IN this DT wild JJ Cattle NNS Land VVP , , where WRB first JJ she PP had VHD seen VVN him PP ride VVP into IN the DT flooded VVN river NN , , and CC lift VV her PP ashore RB upon IN his PP$ horse NN . SENT It PP was VBD this DT open JJ sky NN which WDT should MD shine VV down RP on IN them PP , , and CC this DT frontier NN soil NN upon IN which WDT their PP$ feet NNS should MD tread VV . SENT The DT world NN should MD take VV its PP$ turn NN second NN . SENT After IN a DT month NN with IN him PP by IN stream NN and CC canyon NN , , a DT month NN far RB deeper JJR into IN the DT mountain NN wilds NNS than IN ever RB yet RB he PP had VHD been VBN free JJ to TO take VV her PP , , a DT month NN with IN sometimes RB a DT tent NN and CC sometimes RB the DT stars NNS above IN them PP , , and CC only RB their PP$ horses NNS besides IN themselves PP after IN such PDT a DT month NN as IN this DT , , she PP would MD take VV him PP to TO her PP$ mother NN and CC to TO Bennington NP . SENT and CC the DT old JJ aunt NN over IN at IN Dunbarton NP would MD look VV at IN him PP , , and CC be VB once RB more RBR able JJ to TO declare VV that IN the DT Storks NP had VHD always RB preferred VVN a DT man NN who WP was VBD a DT man NN . SENT And CC so RB July NP third NN was VBD to TO be VB engraved VVN inside IN the DT wedding NN ring NN . SENT Upon IN the DT other JJ ring NN the DT Virginian JJ had VHD spent VVN much JJ delicious JJ meditation NN , , all DT in IN his PP$ secret JJ mind NN . SENT He PP had VHD even RB got VVN the DT right JJ measure NN of IN her PP$ finger NN without IN her PP$ suspecting VVG the DT reason NN . SENT But CC this DT step NN was VBD the DT final JJ one NN in IN his PP$ plan NN . SENT During IN the DT time NN that IN his PP$ thoughts NNS had VHD begun VVN to TO be VB busy JJ over IN the DT other JJ ring NN , , by IN a DT chance NN he PP had VHD learned VVN from IN Mrs NN . SENT Henry NP a DT number NN of IN old JJ fancies VVZ regarding VVG precious JJ stones NNS . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Henry NP often RB accompanied VVD the DT Judge NP in IN venturesome JJ mountain NN climbs VVZ , , and CC sometimes RB the DT steepness NN of IN the DT rocks NNS required VVD her PP to TO use VV her PP$ hands NNS for IN safety NN . SENT One CD day NN when WRB the DT Virginian JJ went VVD with IN them PP to TO help VV mark NN out IN certain JJ boundary NN corners NNS , , she PP removed VVD her PP$ rings NNS lest IN they PP should MD get VV scratched VVN . SENT and CC he PP , , being JJ just RB behind IN her PP , , took VVD them PP during IN the DT climb NN . SENT I PP see VVP you're NN looking VVG at IN my PP$ topaz NN , , she PP had VHD said VVN , , as IN he PP returned VVD them PP . SENT If IN I PP could MD have VH chosen VVN , , it PP would MD have VH been VBN a DT ruby NN . SENT But CC I PP was VBD born VVN in IN November NP . SENT He PP did VVD not RB understand VV her PP in IN the DT least JJS , , but CC her PP$ words NNS awakened VVN exceeding VVG interest NN in IN him PP . SENT and CC they PP had VHD descended VVD some DT five CD miles NNS of IN mountain NN before IN he PP spoke VVD again RB . SENT Then RB he PP became VVD ingenious JJ , , for IN he PP had VHD half RB worked VVN out IN what WP Mrs NN . SENT Henry's NP meaning NN must MD be VB . SENT but CC he PP must MD make VV quite RB sure JJ . SENT Therefore RB , , according VVG to TO his PP$ wild JJ , , shy JJ nature NN , , he PP became VVD ingenious JJ . SENT Men NNS wear VVP rings NNS , , he PP began VVD . SENT Some DT of IN the DT men NNS on IN the DT ranch NN do VVP . SENT I PP don't VVD see VV any DT harm NN in IN a DT man's JJ wearin NN a DT ring NN . SENT But CC I PP never RB have VHP . SENT Well RB , , said VVD the DT lady NN , , not RB yet RB suspecting VVG that IN he PP was VBD undertaking VVG to TO circumvent VV her PP , , probably RB those DT men NNS have VHP sweethearts NNS . SENT No RB , , ma'am NN . SENT Not RB sweethearts NNS worth IN wearin NN rings NNS for IN in IN two CD cases NNS , , anyway RB . SENT They PP won VVD em NN at IN cyards NNS . SENT And CC they PP like VVP to TO see VV em NN shine NN . SENT I PP never RB saw VVD a DT man NN wear VV a DT topaz NN . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Henry NP did VVD not RB have VH any DT further JJR remark NN to TO make VV . SENT I PP was VBD born VVN in IN January NP myself PP , , pursued VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , very RB thoughtfully RB . SENT Then RB the DT lady NN gave VVD him PP one CD look NN , , and CC without IN further JJR process NN of IN mind NN perceived VVN exactly RB what WP he PP was VBD driving VVG at IN . SENT That's NP very RB extravagant JJ for IN rings NNS , , said VVD she PP . SENT January NP is VBZ diamonds NNS . SENT Diamonds NNS , , murmured VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , more RBR and CC more RBR thoughtfully RB . SENT Well RB , , it PP don't VVD matter NN , , for IN I'd NP not RB wear VVP a DT ring NN . SENT And CC November NP is VBZ what WP did VVD yu NP say VVP , , ma'am NN . SENT Topaz NN . SENT Yes UH . SENT Well RB , , jewels NNS are VBP cert'nly RB pretty JJ things NNS . SENT In IN the DT Spanish JJ Missions NNS yu'll NN see VVP large JJ ones NNS now RB and CC again RB . SENT And CC they're NN not RB glass NN , , I PP think VVP . SENT And CC so RB they PP have VHP got VVN some DT jewel NN that IN kind NN of IN belongs VVZ to TO each DT month NN right NN around IN the DT twelve NN . SENT Yes UH , , said VVD Mrs NN . SENT Henry NP , , smiling VVG . SENT One CD for IN each DT month NN . SENT But CC the DT opal NN is VBZ what WP you PP want VVP . SENT He PP looked VVD at IN her PP , , and CC began VVD to TO blush NN . SENT October NP is VBZ the DT opal NN , , she PP added VVD , , and CC she PP laughed VVD outright RB , , for IN Miss NP Wood's NP birthday NN was VBD on IN the DT fifteenth NN of IN that DT month NN . SENT The DT Virginian JJ smiled VVD guiltily RB at IN her PP through IN his PP$ crimson JJ . SENT I've NP no RB doubt VVP you PP can MD beat VV around RP the DT bush NN very RB well RB with IN men NNS , , said VVD Mrs NN . SENT Henry NP . SENT But CC it's NNS perfectly RB transparent JJ with IN us PP in IN matters NNS of IN sentiment NN , , at IN least JJS . SENT Well RB , , I PP am VBP sorry JJ , , he PP presently RB said VVD . SENT I PP don't VVD want VV to TO give VV her PP an DT opal NN . SENT I PP have VHP no DT superstition NN , , but CC I PP don't VVD want VV to TO give VV her PP an DT opal NN . SENT If IN her PP$ mother NN did VVD , , or CC anybody NN like IN that DT , , why WRB , , all DT right NN . SENT But CC not RB from IN me PP . SENT D NP yu NP understand VVP , , ma'am NN . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Henry NP did VVD understand VV this DT subtle JJ trait NN in IN the DT wild JJ man NN , , and CC she PP rejoiced VVD to TO be VB able JJ to TO give VV him PP immediate JJ reassurance NN concerning VVG opals NNS . SENT Don't JJ worry NN about IN that DT , , she PP said VVD . SENT The DT opal NN is VBZ said VVN to TO bring VV ill JJ luck NN , , but CC not RB when WRB it PP is VBZ your PP$ own JJ month NN stone NN . SENT Then RB it PP is VBZ supposed VVN to TO be VB not RB only RB deprived VVN of IN evil JJ influence NN , , but CC to TO possess VV peculiarly RB fortunate JJ power NN . SENT Let VV it PP be VB an DT opal NN ring NN . SENT Then RB he PP asked VVD her PP$ boldly RB various JJ questions NNS , , and CC she PP shoved VVD him PP her PP rings VVZ , , and CC gave VVD him PP advice NN about IN the DT setting NN . SENT There EX was VBD no DT special JJ custom NN , , she PP told VVD him PP , , ruling VVG such JJ rings NNS as IN this DT he PP desired VVN to TO bestow VV . SENT The DT gem NN might MD be VB the DT lady's NN favorite NN or CC the DT lover's NNS favorite JJ . SENT and CC to TO choose VV the DT lady's NNS month NN stone NN was VBD very RB well RB indeed RB . SENT Very RB well RB indeed RB , , the DT Virginian JJ thought NN . SENT But CC not RB quite RB well RB enough RB for IN him PP . SENT His PP$ mind NN now RB busied VVD itself PP with IN this DT lore NN concerning VVG jewels NNS , , and CC soon RB his PP$ sentiment NN had VHD suggested VVN something NN which WDT he PP forthwith RB carried VVD out RP . SENT When WRB the DT ring NN was VBD achieved VVN , , it PP was VBD an DT opal NN , , but CC set VVD with IN four CD small JJ embracing VVG diamonds NNS . SENT Thus RB was VBD her PP$ month NN stone NN joined VVD with IN his PP$ , , that IN their PP$ luck NN and CC their PP$ love NN might MD be VB inseparably RB clasped VVN . SENT He PP found VVD the DT size NN of IN her PP$ finger NN one NN day NN when WRB winter NN had VHD departed VVD , , and CC the DT early JJ grass NN was VBD green JJ . SENT He PP made VVD a DT ring NN of IN twisted JJ grass NN for IN her PP , , while IN she PP held VVD her PP$ hand NN for IN him PP to TO bind VV it PP . SENT He PP made VVD another DT for IN himself PP . SENT Then RB , , after IN each DT had VHD worn VVN their PP$ grass NN ring NN for IN a DT while NN , , he PP begged VVD her PP to TO exchange VV . SENT He PP did VVD not RB send VV his PP$ token JJ away RB from IN him PP , , but CC most RBS carefully RB measured VVN it PP . SENT Thus RB the DT ring NN fitted VVD her PP well RB , , and CC the DT lustrous JJ flame NN within IN the DT opal NN thrilled VVN his PP$ heart NN each DT time NN he PP saw VVD it PP . SENT For IN now RB June NP was VBD near IN its PP$ end NN . SENT and CC that DT other JJ plain JJ gold NN ring NN , , which WDT , , for IN safe JJ keeping VVG , , he PP cherished JJ suspended VVN round NN his PP$ neck NN day NN and CC night NN , , seemed VVD to TO burn VV with IN an DT inward RB glow NN that WDT was VBD deeper JJR than IN the DT opal's NNS . SENT So RB in IN due JJ course NN arrived VVD the DT second NN of IN July NP . SENT Molly's NP punishment NN had VHD got VVN as RB far RB as IN this DT . SENT she PP longed VVD for IN her PP$ mother NN to TO be VB near IN her PP at IN this DT time NN . SENT but CC it PP was VBD too RB late JJ . SENT Chapter NP XXXV NP . SENT With IN Malice NN Aforethought JJ Town NP lay VVD twelve NN straight JJ miles NNS before IN the DT lover NN and CC his PP$ sweetheart NN , , when WRB they PP came VVD to TO the DT brow NN of IN the DT last JJ long JJ hill NN . SENT All DT beneath IN them PP was VBD like IN a DT map NN . SENT neither DT man NN nor CC beast NN distinguishable JJ , , but CC the DT veined VVN and CC tinted VVN image NN of IN a DT country NN , , knobs NNS and CC flats NNS set VVD out RP in IN order NN clearly RB , , shining VVG extensive JJ and CC motionless JJ in IN the DT sun NN . SENT It PP opened VVD on IN the DT sight NN of IN the DT lovers NNS as IN they PP reached VVD the DT sudden JJ edge NN of IN the DT tableland NN , , where WRB since IN morning NN they PP had VHD ridden VVN with IN the DT head NN of IN neither DT horse NN ever RB in IN advance NN of IN the DT other JJ . SENT At IN the DT view NN of IN their PP$ journey's JJ end NN , , the DT Virginian JJ looked VVD down RP at IN his PP$ girl NN beside IN him PP , , his PP$ eyes NNS filled VVN with IN a DT bridegroom's NNS light NN , , and CC , , hanging VVG safe JJ upon IN his PP$ breast NN , , he PP could MD feel VV the DT gold JJ ring NN that IN he PP would MD slowly RB press VV upon RP her PP$ finger NN to TO morrow NN . SENT He PP drew VVD off RP the DT glove NN from IN her PP$ left JJ hand NN , , and CC stooping VVG , , kissed VVD the DT jewel NN in IN that DT other JJ ring NN which WDT he PP had VHD given VVN her PP . SENT The DT crimson JJ fire NN in IN the DT opal NN seemed VVD to TO mingle VV with IN that DT in IN his PP$ heart NN , , and CC his PP$ arm NN lifted VVD her PP during IN a DT moment NN from IN the DT saddle NN as IN he PP held VVD her PP to TO him PP . SENT But CC in IN her PP$ heart NN the DT love NN of IN him PP was VBD troubled VVN by IN that DT cold JJ pang NN of IN loneliness NN which WDT had VHD crept VVN upon IN her PP like VVP a DT tide NN as IN the DT day NN drew VVD near JJ . SENT None NN of IN her PP$ own JJ people NNS were VBD waiting VVG in IN that DT distant JJ town NN to TO see VV her PP become VV his PP$ bride NN . SENT Friendly NP faces VVZ she PP might MD pass VV on IN the DT way NN . SENT but CC all DT of IN them PP new JJ friends NNS , , made VVN in IN this DT wild JJ country NN . SENT not RB a DT face NN of IN her PP$ childhood NN would MD smile NN upon IN her PP . SENT and CC deep RB within IN her PP , , a DT voice NN cried VVN for IN the DT mother NN who WP was VBD far RB away RB in IN Vermont NP . SENT That IN she PP would MD see VV Mrs NN . SENT Taylor's NP kind NN face NN at IN her PP$ wedding NN was VBD no DT comfort NN now RB . SENT There EX lay VVD the DT town NN in IN the DT splendor NN of IN Wyoming NP space NN . SENT Around IN it PP spread VVP the DT watered VVD fields NNS , , westward RB for IN a DT little JJ way NN , , eastward RB to TO a DT great JJ distance NN , , making VVG squares NNS of IN green JJ and CC yellow JJ crops NNS . SENT and CC the DT town NN was VBD but CC a DT poor JJ rag NN in IN the DT midst NN of IN this DT quilted VVN harvest NN . SENT After IN the DT fields NNS to TO the DT east JJ , , the DT tawny JJ plain NN began VVD . SENT and CC with IN one CD faint JJ furrow NN of IN river NN lining VVG its PP$ undulations NNS , , it PP stretched VVD beyond IN sight NN . SENT But CC west RB of IN the DT town NN rose VVD the DT Bow NP Leg NN Mountains NP , , cool JJ with IN their PP$ still RB unmelted JJ snows NNS and CC their PP$ dull JJ blue JJ gulfs NNS of IN pine NN . SENT From IN three CD canyons NNS flowed VVD three CD clear JJ forks NNS which WDT began VVD the DT river NN . SENT Their PP$ confluence NN was VBD above IN the DT town NN a DT good JJ two CD miles NNS . SENT it PP looked VVD but CC a DT few JJ paces NNS from IN up RB here RB , , while IN each DT side NN the DT river NN straggled VVD the DT margin NN cottonwoods NNS , , like IN thin JJ borders NNS along IN a DT garden NN walk NN . SENT Over IN all PDT this DT map NN hung VVD silence NN like IN a DT harmony NN , , tremendous JJ yet CC serene JJ . SENT How WRB beautiful JJ . SENT how WRB I PP love VVP it PP . SENT whispered VVN the DT girl NN But CC , , oh UH , , how WRB big JJ it PP is VBZ . SENT And CC she PP leaned VVD against IN her PP$ lover NN for IN an DT instant NN . SENT It PP was VBD her PP$ spirit NN seeking VVG shelter NN . SENT To TO day NN , , this DT vast JJ beauty NN , , this DT primal JJ calm NN , , had VHD in IN it PP for IN her PP$ something NN almost RB of IN dread NN . SENT The DT small JJ , , comfortable JJ , , green JJ hills NNS of IN home NN rose VVD before IN her PP . SENT She PP closed VVD her PP$ eyes NNS and CC saw VVD Vermont NP . SENT a DT village NN street NN , , and CC the DT post NN office NN , , and CC Ivy NP covering VVG an DT old JJ front NN door NN , , and CC her PP$ mother NN picking VVG some DT yellow JJ roses NNS from IN a DT bush NN . SENT At IN a DT sound NN , , her PP$ eyes NNS quickly RB opened VVD . SENT and CC here RB was VBD her PP$ lover NN turned VVD in IN his PP$ saddle NN , , watching VVG another DT horseman NN approach NN . SENT She PP saw VVD the DT Virginian's NP hand NN in IN a DT certain JJ position NN , , and CC knew VVD that IN his PP$ pistol NN was VBD ready JJ . SENT But CC the DT other JJ merely RB overtook VVD and CC passed VVD them PP , , as IN they PP stood VVD at IN the DT brow NN of IN the DT hill NN . SENT The DT man NN had VHD given VVN one CD nod NN to TO the DT Virginian JJ , , and CC the DT Virginian JJ one NN to TO him PP . SENT and CC now RB he PP was VBD already RB below IN them PP on IN the DT descending VVG road NN . SENT To TO Molly NP Wood NP he PP was VBD a DT stranger NN . SENT but CC she PP had VHD seen VVN his PP$ eyes NNS when WRB he PP nodded VVD to TO her PP$ lover NN , , and CC she PP knew VVD , , even RB without IN the DT pistol NN , , that IN this DT was VBD not RB enmity NN at IN first JJ sight NN . SENT It PP was VBD not RB indeed RB . SENT Five CD years NNS of IN gathered VVN hate NN had VHD looked VVN out RP of IN the DT man's JJ eyes NNS . SENT And CC she PP asked VVD her PP$ lover NN who WP this DT was VBD . SENT Oh UH , , said VVD he PP , , easily RB , , just RB a DT man NN I PP see VVP now RB and CC then RB . SENT Is VBZ his PP$ name NN Trampas NNS . SENT said VVD Molly NP Wood NP . SENT The DT Virginian JJ looked VVD at IN her PP in IN surprise NN . SENT Why WRB , , where WRB have VH you PP seen VVN him PP . SENT he PP asked VVD . SENT Never RB till IN now RB . SENT But CC I PP knew VVD . SENT My PP$ gracious JJ . SENT Yu NP never RB told VVD me PP yu NP had VHD mind NN reading NN powers NNS . SENT And CC he PP smiled VVD serenely RB at IN her PP . SENT I PP knew VVD it PP was VBD Trampas NP as RB soon RB as IN I PP saw VVD his PP$ eyes NNS . SENT My PP$ gracious JJ . SENT her PP$ lover NN repeated VVN with IN indulgent JJ irony NN . SENT I PP must MD be VB mighty RB careful JJ of IN my PP$ eyes NNS when WRB you're NN lookin NN at IN em NN . SENT I PP believe VVP he PP did VVD that DT murder NN , , said VVD the DT girl NN . SENT Whose WP$ mind NN are VBP yu NP readin NN now RB . SENT he PP drawled VVD affectionately RB . SENT But CC he PP could MD not RB joke VV her PP off IN the DT subject NN . SENT She PP look VVP his PP$ strong JJ hand NN in IN hers NNS , , tremulously RB , , so RB much RB of IN it PP as IN her PP$ little JJ hand NN could MD hold VV . SENT I PP know VVP something NN about IN that WDT that DT last JJ autumn NN , , she PP said VVD , , shrinking VVG from IN words NNS more RBR definite JJ . SENT And CC I PP know VVP that IN you PP only RB did VVD What WP I PP had VHD to TO , , he PP finished VVD , , very RB sadly RB , , but CC sternly RB , , too RB . SENT Yes UH , , she PP asserted VVD , , keeping VVG hold NN of IN his PP$ hand NN . SENT I PP suppose VVP that IN lynching VVG she PP almost RB whispered VVN the DT word NN is VBZ the DT only JJ way NN . SENT But CC when WRB they PP had VHD to TO die VV just RB for IN stealing VVG horses NNS , , it PP seems VVZ so RB wicked JJ that IN this DT murderer NN Who WP can MD prove VV it PP . SENT asked VVN the DT Virginian JJ . SENT But CC don't NN you PP know VVP it PP . SENT I PP know VVP a DT heap NN o NN things NNS inside IN my PP$ heart NN . SENT But CC that's NNS not RB proving VVG . SENT There EX was VBD only RB the DT body NN , , and CC the DT hoofprints NNS and CC what WP folks NNS guessed VVD . SENT He PP was VBD never RB even RB arrested VVN . SENT the DT girl NN said VVD . SENT No RB . SENT He PP helped VVD elect VV the DT sheriff NN in IN that DT county NN . SENT Then RB Molly NP ventured VVD a DT step NN inside IN the DT border NN of IN her PP$ lover's JJ reticence NN . SENT I PP saw VVD she PP hesitated VVD , , just RB now RB , , I PP saw VVD what WP you PP did VVD . SENT He PP returned VVD to TO his PP$ caressing VVG irony NN . SENT You'll JJ have VHP me PP plumb RB scared VVD if IN you PP keep VVP on IN seein NN things NNS . SENT You PP had VHD your PP$ pistol NN ready JJ for IN him PP . SENT Why WRB , , I PP believe VVP I PP did VVD . SENT It PP was VBD mighty RB unnecessary JJ . SENT And CC the DT Virginian JJ took VVD out RP the DT pistol NN again RB , , and CC shook VVD his PP$ head NN over IN it PP , , like IN one NN who WP has VHZ been VBN caught VVN in IN a DT blunder NN . SENT She PP looked VVD at IN him PP , , and CC knew VVD that IN she PP must MD step VV outside IN his PP$ reticence NN again RB . SENT By IN love NN and CC her PP$ surrender NN to TO him PP their PP$ positions NNS had VHD been VBN exchanged VVN . SENT He PP was VBD not RB now RB , , as RB through IN his PP$ long JJ courting VVG he PP had VHD been VBN , , her PP$ half NN obeying VVG , , half DT refractory JJ worshipper NN . SENT She PP was VBD no DT longer JJR his PP$ half NN indulgent JJ , , half DT scornful JJ superior JJ . SENT Her PP$ better JJR birth NN and CC schooling NN that WDT had VHD once RB been VBN weapons NNS to TO keep VV him PP at IN his PP$ distance NN , , or CC bring VV her PP$ off RB victorious JJ in IN their PP$ encounters NNS , , had VHD given VVN way NN before IN the DT onset NN of IN the DT natural JJ man NN himself PP . SENT She PP knew VVD her PP$ cow NN boy NN lover NN , , with IN all DT that IN he PP lacked VVD , , to TO be VB more JJR than IN ever RB she PP could MD be VB , , with IN all DT that IN she PP had VHD . SENT He PP was VBD her PP$ worshipper NN still RB , , but CC her PP$ master NN , , too RB . SENT Therefore RB now RB , , against IN the DT baffling VVG smile NN he PP gave VVD her PP , , she PP felt VVD powerless JJ . SENT And CC once RB again RB a DT pang NN of IN yearning NN for IN her PP$ mother NN to TO be VB near IN her PP to TO day NN shot NN through IN the DT girl NN . SENT She PP looked VVD from IN her PP$ untamed JJ man NN to TO the DT untamed JJ desert NN of IN Wyoming NP , , and CC the DT town NN where WRB she PP was VBD to TO take VV him PP as IN her PP$ wedded VVN husband NN . SENT But CC for IN his PP$ sake NN she PP would MD not RB let VV him PP guess VV her PP$ loneliness NN . SENT He PP sat VVD on IN his PP$ horse NN Monte NP , , considering VVG the DT pistol NN . SENT Then RB he PP showed VVD her PP a DT rattlesnake NN coiled VVN by IN the DT roots NNS of IN some DT sage NN brush NN . SENT Can MD I PP hit VV it PP . SENT he PP inquired VVD . SENT You PP don't VVD often RB miss VV them PP , , said VVD she PP , , striving VVG to TO be VB cheerful JJ . SENT Well RB , , I'm NP told VVD getting VVG married JJ unstrings VVZ some DT men NNS . SENT He PP aimed VVD , , and CC the DT snake NN was VBD shattered VVN . SENT Maybe RB it's NNS too RB early RB yet RB for IN the DT unstringing VVG to TO begin VV . SENT And CC with IN some DT deliberation NN he PP sent VVD three CD more JJR bullets NNS into IN the DT snake NN . SENT I PP reckon VVP that's NNS enough RB , , said VVD he PP . SENT Was VBD not RB the DT first JJ one NN . SENT Oh UH , , yes UH , , for IN the DT snake NN . SENT And CC then RB , , with IN one CD leg NN crooked JJ cow NN boy NN fashion NN across IN in IN front NN of IN his PP$ saddle NN horn NN , , he PP cleaned VVD his PP$ pistol NN , , and CC replaced VVD the DT empty JJ cartridges NNS . SENT Once RB more RBR she PP ventured VVN near IN the DT line NN of IN his PP$ reticence NN . SENT Has VHZ has VHZ Trampas NP seen VVN you PP much RB lately RB . SENT Why WRB , , no UH . SENT not RB for IN a DT right JJ smart JJ while NN . SENT But CC I PP reckon VVP he PP has VHZ not RB missed VVN me PP . SENT The DT Virginian JJ spoke VVD this DT in IN his PP$ gentlest JJS voice NN . SENT But CC his PP$ rebuffed VVN sweetheart NN turned VVD her PP$ face NN away RB , , and CC from IN her PP$ eyes NNS she PP brushed VVD a DT tear VV . SENT He PP reined VVD his PP$ horse NN Monte NP beside IN her PP , , and CC upon IN her PP$ cheek NN she PP felt VVD his PP$ kiss NN . SENT You PP are VBP not RB the DT only JJ mind NN reader NN , , said VVD he PP , , very RB tenderly RB . SENT And CC at IN this DT she PP clung VVD to TO him PP , , and CC laid VVD her PP$ head NN upon IN his PP$ breast NN . SENT I PP had VHD been VBN thinking VVG , , he PP went VVD on IN , , that IN the DT way NN our PP$ marriage NN is VBZ to TO be VB was VBD the DT most RBS beautiful JJ way NN . SENT It PP is VBZ the DT most RBS beautiful JJ , , she PP murmured VVD . SENT He PP slowly RB spoke VVD out RP his PP$ thought NN , , as RB if IN she PP had VHD not RB said VVN this DT . SENT No DT folks NNS to TO stare VV , , no DT fuss NN , , no DT jokes NNS and CC ribbons NNS and CC best JJS bonnets NNS , , no DT public JJ eye NN nor CC talkin NN of IN tongues NNS when WRB most JJS yu NP want VVP to TO hear VV nothing NN and CC say VVP nothing NN . SENT She PP answered VVD by IN holding VVG him PP closer RBR . SENT Just RB the DT bishop NN of IN Wyoming NP to TO join VV us PP , , and CC not RB even VV him PP after IN we're NN once RB joined VVD . SENT I PP did VVD think VV that WDT would MD be VB ahead RB of IN all DT ways NNS to TO get VV married JJ I PP have VHP seen VVN . SENT He PP paused VVD again RB , , and CC she PP made VVD no DT rejoinder NN . SENT But CC we PP have VHP left VVN out RP your PP$ mother NN . SENT She PP looked VVD in IN his PP$ face NN with IN quick JJ astonishment NN . SENT It PP was VBD as RB if IN his PP$ spirit NN had VHD heard VVN the DT cry NN of IN her PP$ spirit NN . SENT That DT is VBZ nowhere RB near JJ right NN , , he PP said VVD . SENT What WP is VBZ wrong JJ . SENT She PP could MD never RB have VH come VVN here RB , , said VVD the DT girl NN . SENT We PP should MD have VH gone VVN there RB . SENT I PP don't VVD know VV how WRB I PP can MD ask VV her PP to TO forgive VV me PP . SENT But CC it PP was VBD not RB you PP . SENT cried VVN Molly NP . SENT Yes UH . SENT Because IN I PP did VVD not RB object VV . SENT I PP did VVD not RB tell VV you PP we PP must MD go VV to TO her PP . SENT I PP missed VVD the DT point NN , , thinking VVG so RB much RB about IN my PP$ own JJ feelings NNS . SENT For IN you PP see VVP and CC I've NP never RB said VVD this DT to TO you PP until IN now RB your PP$ mother NN did VVD hurt VV me PP . SENT When WRB you PP said VVD you PP would MD have VH me PP after IN my PP$ years NNS of IN waiting VVG , , and CC I PP wrote VVD her PP that IN letter NN telling VVG her PP all DT about IN myself PP , , and CC how WRB my PP$ family NN was VBD not RB like IN yours NNS , , and CC and CC all RB the DT rest NN I PP told VVD her PP , , why WRB you PP see VVP it PP hurt VV me PP never RB to TO get VV a DT word NN back RB from IN her PP except IN just JJ messages NNS through IN you PP . SENT For IN I PP had VHD talked VVN to TO her PP about IN my PP$ hopes NNS and CC my PP$ failings NNS . SENT I PP had VHD said VVN more RBR than IN ever RB I've NP said VVD to TO you PP , , because IN she PP was VBD your PP$ mother NN . SENT I PP wanted VVD her PP to TO forgive VV me PP , , if IN she PP could MD , , and CC feel VVP that IN maybe RB I PP could MD take VV good JJ care NN of IN you PP after IN all DT . SENT For IN it PP was VBD bad JJ enough RB to TO have VH her PP$ daughter NN quit VVD her PP$ home NN to TO teach VV school NN out IN hyeh NP on IN Bear NP Creek NP . SENT Bad JJ enough NN without IN havin VVG me PP to TO come VV along RP and CC make VV it PP worse JJR . SENT I PP have VHP missed VVN the DT point NN in IN thinking VVG of IN my PP$ own JJ feelings NNS . SENT But CC it's NNS not RB your PP$ doing VVG . SENT repeated JJ Molly NP . SENT With IN his PP$ deep JJ delicacy NN he PP had VHD put VVN the DT whole JJ matter NN as IN a DT hardship NN to TO her PP$ mother NN alone RB . SENT He PP had VHD saved VVN her PP any DT pain NN of IN confession NN or CC denial NN . SENT Yes UH , , it PP is VBZ my PP$ doing VVG , , he PP now RB said VVD . SENT Shall MD we PP give VV it PP up RP . SENT Give VV what WP . SENT She PP did VVD not RB understand VV . SENT Why WRB , , the DT order NN we've NN got VVD it PP fixed VVD in IN . SENT Plans NNS are VBP well RB , , they're NNS no RB more RBR than IN plans NNS . SENT I PP hate VVP the DT notion NN of IN changing VVG , , but CC I PP hate VVP hurting VVG your PP$ mother NN more RBR . SENT Or CC , , anyway RB , , I PP Ought MD to TO hate VV it PP more JJR . SENT So RB we PP can MD shift VV , , if IN yu NP say VVP so RB . SENT It's NP not RB too RB late JJ . SENT Shift NN . SENT she PP faltered VVD . SENT I PP mean VVP , , we PP can MD go VV to TO your PP$ home NN now RB . SENT We PP can MD start VV by IN the DT stage NN to TO night NN . SENT Your PP$ mother NN can MD see VV us PP married VVN . SENT We PP can MD come VV back RB and CC finish VV in IN the DT mountains NNS instead RB of IN beginning VVG in IN them PP . SENT It'll NN be VB just RB merely RB shifting VVG , , yu NP sec NN . SENT He PP could MD scarcely RB bring VV himself PP to TO say VV this DT at IN all DT . SENT yet RB he PP said VVD it PP almost RB as RB if IN he PP were VBD urging VVG it PP . SENT It PP implied VVD a DT renunciation NN that IN he PP could MD hardly RB bear VV to TO think VV of IN . SENT To TO put VV off RP his PP$ wedding NN day NN , , the DT bliss NN upon IN whose WP$ threshold NN he PP stood VVD after IN his PP$ three CD years NNS of IN faithful JJ battle NN for IN it PP , , and CC that DT wedding NN journey NN he PP had VHD arranged VVN . SENT for IN there EX were VBD the DT mountains NNS in IN sight NN , , the DT woods NNS and CC canyons NNS where WRB he PP had VHD planned VVN to TO go VV with IN her PP after IN the DT bishop NN had VHD joined VVN them PP . SENT the DT solitudes NNS where WRB only RB the DT wild JJ animals NNS would MD be VB , , besides IN themselves PP . SENT His PP$ horses NNS , , his PP$ tent NN , , his PP$ rifle NN , , his PP$ rod NN , , all DT were VBD waiting VVG ready JJ in IN the DT town NN for IN their PP$ start NN to TO morrow NN . SENT He PP had VHD provided VVN many JJ dainty JJ things NNS to TO make VV her PP$ comfortable JJ . SENT Well RB , , he PP could MD wait VV a DT little RB more JJR , , having VHG waited VVN three CD years NNS . SENT It PP would MD not RB be VB what WP his PP$ heart NN most RBS desired VVN . SENT there EX would MD be VB the DT public JJ eye NN and CC the DT talking VVG of IN tongues NNS but CC he PP could MD wait VV . SENT The DT hour NN would MD come VV when WRB he PP could MD be VB alone RB with IN his PP$ bride NN at IN last JJ . SENT And CC so RB he PP spoke VVD as RB if IN he PP urged VVD it PP . SENT Never RB . SENT she PP cried VVD . SENT Never RB , , never RB . SENT She PP pushed VVD it PP from IN her PP . SENT She PP would MD not RB brook VV such JJ sacrifice NN on IN his PP$ part NN . SENT Were VBD they PP not RB going VVG to TO her PP$ mother NN in IN four CD weeks NNS . SENT If IN her PP$ family NN had VHD warmly RB accepted VVN him PP but CC they PP had VHD not RB . SENT and CC in IN any DT case NN , , it PP had VHD gone VVN too RB far RB , , it PP was VBD too RB late JJ . SENT She PP told VVD her PP$ lover NN that IN she PP would MD not RB hear VV him PP , , that IN if IN he PP said VVD any DT more RBR she PP would MD gallop VV into IN town NN separately RB from IN him PP . SENT And CC for IN his PP$ sake NN she PP would MD hide VV deep RB from IN him PP this DT loneliness NN of IN hers NNS , , and CC the DT hurt NN that IN he PP had VHD given VVN her PP in IN refusing VVG to TO share NN with IN her PP$ his PP$ trouble NN with IN Trampas NP , , when WRB others NNS must MD know VV of IN it PP . SENT Accordingly RB , , they PP descended VVD the DT hill NN slowly RB together RB , , lingering VVG to TO spin VV out RP these DT last JJ miles NNS long RB . SENT Many JJ rides NNS had VHD taught VVN their PP$ horses NNS to TO go VV side NN by IN side NN , , and CC so RB they PP went VVD now RB . SENT the DT girl NN sweet JJ and CC thoughtful JJ in IN her PP$ sedate JJ gray JJ habit NN . SENT and CC the DT man NN in IN his PP$ leathern JJ chaps NNS and CC cartridge NN belt NN and CC flannel NN shirt NN , , looking VVG gravely RB into IN the DT distance NN with IN the DT level NN gaze VVP of IN the DT frontier NN . SENT Having VHG read VVN his PP$ sweetheart's NNS mind VV very RB plainly RB , , the DT lover NN now RB broke VVD his PP$ dearest JJS custom NN . SENT It PP was VBD his PP$ code NN never RB to TO speak VV ill RB of IN any DT man NN to TO any DT woman NN . SENT Men's NP quarrels NNS were VBD not RB for IN women's NN ears NNS . SENT In IN his PP$ scheme NN , , good JJ women NNS were VBD to TO know VV only RB a DT fragment NN of IN men's JJ lives NNS . SENT He PP had VHD lived VVN many JJ outlaw NN years NNS , , and CC his PP$ wide JJ knowledge NN of IN evil JJ made VVN innocence NN doubly RB precious JJ to TO him PP . SENT But CC to TO day NN he PP must MD depart VV from IN his PP$ code NN , , having VHG read VVN her PP$ mind NN well RB . SENT He PP would MD speak VV evil JJ of IN one CD man NN to TO one CD woman NN , , because IN his PP$ reticence NN had VHD hurt VVN her PP and CC was VBD she PP not RB far RB from IN her PP$ mother NN , , and CC very RB lonely JJ , , do VVP what WP he PP could MD . SENT She PP should MD know VV the DT story NN of IN his PP$ quarrel NN in IN language NN as IN light JJ and CC casual JJ as IN he PP could MD veil VV it PP with IN . SENT He PP made VVD an DT oblique JJ start NN . SENT He PP did VVD not RB say VV to TO her PP . SENT I'll NN tell VV you PP about IN this DT . SENT You PP saw VVD me PP get VV ready JJ for IN Trampas NP because IN I PP have VHP been VBN ready JJ for IN him PP any DT time NN these DT five CD years NNS . SENT He PP began VVD far RB off RB from IN the DT point NN with IN that DT rooted JJ caution NN of IN his PP$ that DT caution NN which WDT is VBZ shared VVN by IN the DT primal JJ savage NN and CC the DT perfected VVN diplomat NN . SENT There's RB cert'nly RB a DT right JJ smart JJ o NN difference NN between IN men NNS and CC women NNS , , he PP observed VVD . SENT You're NP quite RB sure JJ . SENT she PP retorted VVD . SENT Ain't NP it PP fortunate JJ . SENT that DT there's NPS both CC , , I PP mean VVP . SENT I PP don't VVD know VV about RB fortunate JJ . SENT Machinery NP could MD probably RB do VV all PDT the DT heavy JJ work NN for IN us PP without IN your PP$ help NN . SENT And CC who'd NN invent VVP the DT machinery NN . SENT She PP laughed VVD . SENT We PP shouldn't VVD need VV the DT huge JJ , , noisy JJ things NNS you PP do VVP . SENT Our PP$ world NN would MD be VB a DT gentle JJ one NN . SENT Oh UH , , my PP$ gracious JJ . SENT What WP do VVP you PP mean VVP by IN that DT . SENT Oh UH , , my PP$ gracious JJ . SENT Get VV along RB , , Monte NP . SENT A DT gentle JJ world NN all RB full JJ of IN ladies NNS . SENT Do VV you PP call VV men NNS gentle JJ . SENT inquired VVD Molly NP . SENT Now RB it's JJ a DT funny JJ thing NN about IN that DT . SENT Have VHP yu NP ever RB noticed VVD a DT joke NN about IN fathers NNS in IN law NN . SENT There's RB just RB as IN many JJ fathers NNS as IN mothers NNS in IN law NN . SENT but CC which WDT side NN are VBP your PP$ jokes NNS . SENT Molly NP was VBD not RB vanquished VVN . SENT That's NNS because IN the DT men NNS write VVP the DT comic JJ papers NNS , , said VVD she PP . SENT Hear VV that IN , , Monte NP . SENT The DT men NNS write VVP em NN . SENT Well RB , , if IN the DT ladies NNS wrote VVD a DT comic JJ paper NN , , I PP expect VVP that WDT might MD be VB gentle JJ . SENT She PP gave VVD up RP this DT battle NN in IN mirth NN . SENT and CC he PP resumed VVD . SENT But CC don't NN you PP really RB reckon VVP it's NNS uncommon JJ to TO meet VV a DT father NN in IN law NN flouncin NN around IN the DT house NN . SENT As RB for IN gentle JJ Once IN I PP had VHD to TO sleep VV in IN a DT room NN next IN a DT ladies NNS temperance NN meetin NN . SENT Oh UH , , heavens NNS . SENT Well RB , , I PP couldn't NN change VV my PP$ room NN , , and CC the DT hotel NN man NN , , he PP apologized VVD to TO me PP next IN mawnin NN . SENT Said VVD it PP didn't VVD surprise VV him PP the DT husbands NNS drank VVD some RB . SENT Here RB the DT Virginian JJ broke VVD down RP over IN his PP$ own JJ fantastic JJ inventions NNS , , and CC gave VVD a DT joyous JJ chuckle NN in IN company NN with IN his PP$ sweetheart NN . SENT Yes UH , , there's RB a DT big JJ heap NN o NN difference NN between IN men NNS and CC women NNS , , he PP said VVD . SENT Take VV that IN fello NN and CC myself PP , , now RB . SENT Trampas NP . SENT said VVD Molly NP , , quickly RB serious JJ . SENT She PP looked VVD along IN the DT road NN ahead RB , , and CC discerned VVD the DT figure NN of IN Trampas NP still RB visible JJ on IN its PP$ way NN to TO town NN . SENT The DT Virginian JJ did VVD not RB wish VV her PP to TO be VB serious JJ more RBR than IN could MD be VB helped VVN . SENT Why WRB , , yes UH , , he PP replied VVD , , with IN a DT waving VVG gesture NN at IN Trampas NP . SENT Take VV him PP and CC me PP . SENT He PP don't VVD think VV much JJ o NN me PP . SENT How WRB could MD he PP . SENT And CC I PP expect VVP he'll NN never RB . SENT But CC yu NP saw VVD just RB now RB how WRB it PP was VBD between IN us PP . SENT We PP were VBD not RB a DT bit NN like IN a DT temperance NN meetin NN . SENT She PP could MD not RB help VV laughing VVG at IN the DT twist NN he PP gave VVD to TO his PP$ voice NN . SENT And CC she PP felt VVD happiness NN warming VVG her PP . SENT for IN in IN the DT Virginian's NP tone NN about IN Trampas NP was VBD something NN now RB that IN no DT longer RB excluded VVN her PP . SENT Thus RB he PP began VVD his PP$ gradual JJ recital NN , , in IN a DT cadence NN always RB easy JJ , , and CC more RBR and CC more RBR musical JJ with IN the DT native JJ accent NN of IN the DT South NP . SENT With IN the DT light JJ turn NN he PP gave VVD it PP , , its PP$ pure JJ ugliness NN melted VVN into IN charm NN . SENT No UH , , he PP don't VVD think VV anything NN of IN me PP . SENT Once RB a DT man NN in IN the DT John NP Day NP Valley NP didn't NN think VVP much RB , , and CC by IN Canada NP de NP Oro NP I PP met VVD another DT . SENT It PP will MD always RB be VB so RB here RB and CC there RB , , but CC Trampas NP beats VVZ em NN all RB . SENT For IN the DT others NNS have VHP always RB expressed VVD themselves PP got VVD shut VVN of IN their PP$ poor JJ opinion NN in IN the DT open JJ air NN . SENT Yu NP see VVP , , I PP had VHD to TO explain VV myself PP to TO Trampas NP a DT right RB smart JJ while IN ago RB , , long RB before IN ever RB I PP laid VVD my PP$ eyes NNS on IN yu NP . SENT It PP was VBD just RB nothing NN at IN all DT . SENT A DT little JJ matter NN of IN cyards NNS in IN the DT days NNS when WRB I PP was VBD apt JJ to TO spend VV my PP$ money NN and CC my PP$ holidays NNS pretty RB headlong RB . SENT My PP$ gracious JJ , , what WP nonsensical JJ times NNS I PP have VHP had VHD . SENT But CC I PP was VBD apt JJ to TO win VV at IN cyards NNS , , specially RB poker NN . SENT And CC Trampas NP , , he PP met VVD me PP one CD night NN , , and CC I PP expect VVP he PP must MD have VH thought VVN I PP looked VVD kind NN o NN young JJ . SENT So RB he PP hated VVN losin NN his PP$ money NN to TO such JJ a DT young JJ lookin NN men NNS , , and CC he PP took VVD his PP$ way NN of IN sayin NNS as IN much RB . 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SENT Next NP thing NN oh UH , , it's JJ a DT good JJ while NN later RBR he PP gets VVZ to TO losin NN flesh NN because IN Judge NP Henry NP gave VVD me PP charge VVP of IN him PP and CC some DT other JJ punchers NNS taking VVG cattle NNS That's NNS not RB next JJ , , interrupted VVN the DT girl NN . SENT Not RB . SENT Why WRB Don't NP you PP remember VVP . SENT she PP said VVD , , timid JJ , , yet RB eager JJ . SENT Don't NP you PP . SENT Blamed VVN if IN I PP do VVP . SENT The DT first JJ time NN we PP met VVD . SENT Yes UH . SENT my PP$ mem'ry NN keeps VVZ that IN like IN I PP keep VVP this DT . SENT And CC he PP brought VVD from IN his PP$ pocket NN her PP own VVP handkerchief NN , , the DT token JJ he PP had VHD picked VVN up RP at IN a DT river's JJ brink NN when WRB he PP had VHD carried VVN her PP from IN an DT overturned VVN stage NN . SENT We PP did VVD not RB exactly RB meet VV , , then RB , , she PP said VVD . SENT It PP was VBD at IN that DT dance NN . SENT I PP hadn't VVD seen VVN you PP yet RB . SENT but CC Trampas NP was VBD saying VVG something NN horrid JJ about IN me PP , , and CC you PP said VVD you PP said VVD , , Rise NN on IN your PP$ legs NNS , , you PP pole VV cat NN , , and CC tell VV them PP you're VV a DT liar NN . SENT When WRB I PP heard VVD that IN , , I PP think VVP I PP think VVP it PP finished VVD me PP . SENT And CC crimson JJ suffused VVN Molly's NP countenance NN . SENT I'd NP forgot VVD , , the DT Virginian JJ murmured VVN . SENT Then RB sharply RB , , How WRB did VVD you PP hear VVP it PP . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Taylor NP Oh NP . SENT Well RB , , a DT man NN would MD never RB have VH told VVN a DT woman NN that IN . SENT Molly NP laughed VVD triumphantly RB . SENT Then RB who WP told VVD Mrs NN . SENT Taylor NP . SENT Being VBG caught VVN , , he PP grinned VVD at IN her PP . SENT I PP reckon VVP husbands NNS are VBP a DT special JJ kind NN of IN man NN , , was VBD all RB that IN he PP found VVD to TO say VV . SENT Well RB , , since IN you PP do VVP know VV about RB that IN , , it PP was VBD the DT next JJ move NN in IN the DT game NN . SENT Trampas NP thought VVD I PP had VHD no DT call NN to TO stop VV him PP sayin VVG what WP he PP pleased VVD about IN a DT woman NN who WP was VBD nothin NN to TO me PP then RB . SENT But CC all DT women NNS ought MD to TO be VB somethin NN to TO a DT man NN . SENT So RB I PP had VHD to TO give VV Trampas NP another DT explanation NN in IN the DT presence NN of IN folks NNS lookin RB on IN , , and CC it PP was VBD just RB like IN the DT cyards NNS . SENT No DT ideas NNS occurred VVD to TO him PP again RB . SENT And CC down RB goes VVZ his PP$ opinion NN of IN me PP some DT more RBR . SENT Well RB , , I PP have VHP not RB been VBN able JJ to TO raise VV it PP . SENT There EX has VHZ been VBN this DT and CC that IN and CC the DT other JJ , , yu NP know VVP most JJS of IN the DT later JJR doings NN yourself PP , , and CC to TO day NN is VBZ the DT first JJ time NN I've NN happened VVD to TO see VV the DT man NN since IN the DT doings NN last JJ autumn NN . SENT Yu NP seem VVP to TO know VV about IN them PP , , too RB . SENT He PP knows VVZ I PP can't VVD prove VV he PP was VBD with IN that DT gang NN of IN horse NN thieves NNS . SENT And CC I PP can't VVD prove VV he PP killed VVD poor JJ Shorty NP . SENT But CC he PP knows VVZ I PP missed VVD him PP awful JJ close NN , , and CC spoiled VVD his PP$ thieving VVG for IN a DT while NN . SENT So RB d SYM yu NP wonder VVP he PP don't NN think VVP much RB of IN me PP . SENT But CC if IN I PP had VHD lived VVN to TO be VB twenty CD nine CD years NNS old JJ like IN I PP am VBP , , and CC with IN all PDT my PP$ chances NNS made VVD no DT enemy NN , , I'd NP feel VVP myself PP a DT failure NN . 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SENT Yu NP know VVP just RB as RB much JJ about IN it PP as IN I PP do VVP , , he PP said VVD . SENT And CC I'll NP tell VVP yu NP anything NN yu NP ask VVP . SENT Have VHP you PP told VVD Miss NP Wood NP . SENT inquired VVD the DT bishop NN . SENT The DT eyes NNS of IN the DT bridegroom NN fell VVD , , and CC the DT bishop's NNS face NN grew VVD at IN once RB more RBR keen JJ and CC more RBR troubled JJ . SENT Then RB the DT bridegroom NN raised VVD his PP$ eyes NNS again RB , , and CC the DT bishop NN almost RB loved VVD him PP . SENT He PP touched VVD his PP$ arm NN , , like IN a DT brother NN . SENT This DT is VBZ hard JJ luck NN , , he PP said VVD . SENT The DT bridegroom NN could MD scarce JJ keep VVP his PP$ voice NN steady RB . SENT I PP want VVP to TO do VV right RB to TO day NN more JJR than IN any DT day NN I PP have VHP ever RB lived VVN , , said VVD he PP . SENT Then RB go VV and CC tell VV her PP at IN once RB . SENT It PP will MD just RB do VV nothing NN but CC scare VV her PP . SENT Go VV and CC tell VV her PP at IN once RB . SENT I PP expected VVD you PP was VBD going VVG to TO tell VV me PP to TO run VV away RB from IN Trampas NP . SENT I PP can't VVD do VV that WDT , , yu NP know VVP . SENT The DT bishop NN did VVD know VV . SENT Never RB before RB in IN all PDT his PP$ wilderness NN work NN had VHD he PP faced VVD such PDT a DT thing NN . SENT He PP knew VVD that IN Trampas NP was VBD an DT evil NN in IN the DT country NN , , and CC that IN the DT Virginian JJ was VBD a DT good JJ . SENT He PP knew VVD that IN the DT cattle NNS thieves NNS the DT rustlers NNS were VBD gaining VVG , , in IN numbers NNS and CC audacity NN . SENT that IN they PP led VVD many JJ weak JJ young JJ fellows NNS to TO ruin VV . SENT that IN they PP elected VVD their PP$ men NNS to TO office NN , , and CC controlled JJ juries NNS . SENT that IN they PP were VBD a DT staring VVG menace NN to TO Wyoming NP . SENT His PP$ heart NN was VBD with IN the DT Virginian JJ . SENT But CC there EX was VBD his PP$ Gospel NN , , that WDT he PP preached VVD , , and CC believed VVD , , and CC tried VVD to TO live VV . SENT He PP stood VVD looking VVG at IN the DT ground NN and CC drawing VVG a DT finger NN along IN his PP$ eyebrow NN . SENT He PP wished VVD that IN he PP might MD have VH heard VVN nothing NN about IN all PDT this DT . SENT But CC he PP was VBD not RB one CD to TO blink VV his PP$ responsibility NN as IN a DT Christian JJ server NN of IN the DT church NN militant JJ . SENT Am VBP I PP right RB , , he PP now RB slowly RB asked VVN , , in IN believing VVG that IN you PP think VVP I PP am VBP a DT sincere JJ man NN . SENT I PP don't VVD believe VV anything NN about IN it PP . SENT I PP know VVP it PP . SENT I PP should MD run VV away RB from IN Trampas NP , , said VVD the DT bishop NN . SENT That DT ain't NN quite RB fair JJ , , seh NP . SENT We PP all RB understand VVP you PP have VHP got VVN to TO do VV the DT things NNS you PP tell VVP other JJ folks NNS to TO do VV . SENT And CC you PP do VVP them PP , , seh NP . SENT You PP never RB talk VVP like IN anything NN but CC a DT man NN , , and CC you PP never RB set VVD yourself PP above IN others NNS . SENT You PP can MD saddle VV your PP$ own JJ horses NNS . SENT And CC I PP saw VVD yu NP walk NN unarmed VVN into IN that DT White NP River NP excitement NN when WRB those DT two CD other JJ parsons NNS was VBD a DT foggin NN and CC a DT fannin NP for IN their PP$ own JJ safety NN . SENT Damn JJ scoundrels NNS . SENT The DT bishop NN instantly RB rebuked VVD such JJ language NN about IN brothers NNS of IN his PP$ cloth NN , , even RB though IN he PP disapproved VVD both DT of IN them PP and CC their PP$ doctrines NNS . SENT Every DT one NN may MD be VB an DT instrument NN of IN Providence NP , , he PP concluded VVD . SENT Well RB , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , if IN that WDT is VBZ so RB , , then RB Providence NP makes VVZ use NN of IN instruments NNS I'd JJ not RB touch RB with IN a DT ten CD foot NN pole NN . SENT Now RB if IN you PP was VBD me PP , , seh NP , , and CC not RB a DT bishop NN , , would MD you PP run VV away RB from IN Trampas NP . SENT That's NP not RB quite RB fair JJ , , either RB . SENT exclaimed VVN the DT bishop NN , , with IN a DT smile NN . SENT Because IN you PP are VBP asking VVG me PP to TO take VV another DT man's JJ convictions NNS , , and CC yet RB remain VV myself PP . SENT Yes UH , , seh NP . SENT I PP am VBP . SENT That's NNS so RB . SENT That DT don't NN get VV at IN it PP . SENT I PP reckon VVP you PP and CC I PP can't VVD get VV at IN it PP . SENT If IN the DT Bible NP , , said VVD the DT bishop NN , , which WDT I PP believe VVP to TO be VB God's NP word NN , , was VBD anything NN to TO you PP It PP is VBZ something NN to TO me PP , , seh NP . SENT I PP have VHP found VVN fine JJ truths NNS in IN it PP . SENT Thou NNS shalt VV not RB kill VV , , quoted VVN the DT bishop NN . SENT That DT is VBZ plain JJ . SENT The DT Virginian JJ took VVD his PP$ turn NN at IN smiling VVG . SENT Mighty RB plain JJ to TO me PP , , seh NP . SENT Make VV it PP plain JJ to TO Trampas NP , , and CC there'll RB be VB no DT killin NP . SENT We PP can't VVD get VV at IN it PP that IN way NN . SENT Once RB more RBR the DT bishop NN quoted VVN earnestly RB . SENT Vengeance NN is VBZ mine JJ , , I PP will MD repay VV , , saith VVZ the DT Lord NP . SENT How WRB about RB instruments NNS of IN Providence NP , , seh NP . SENT Why WRB , , we PP can't VVD get VV at IN it PP that IN way NN . SENT If IN you PP start VVP usin NN the DT Bible NP that IN way NN , , it PP will MD mix VV you PP up RP mighty RB quick JJ , , seh NP . SENT My PP$ friend NN , , the DT bishop NN urged VVD , , and CC all PDT his PP$ good JJ , , warm JJ heart NN was VBD in IN it PP , , my PP$ dear RB fellow JJ go VVP away RB for IN the DT one CD night NN . SENT He'll NN change VV his PP$ mind NN . SENT The DT Virginian JJ shook VVD his PP$ head NN . SENT He PP cannot NN change VV his PP$ word NN , , seh NP . SENT Or CC at IN least JJS I PP must MD stay VV around RP till IN he PP does VVZ . SENT Why WRB , , I PP have VHP given VVN him PP the DT say VVP so RB . SENT He's NP got VVD the DT choice NN . SENT Most JJS men NNS would MD not RB have VH took VVD what WP I PP took VVD from IN him PP in IN the DT saloon NN . SENT Why WRB don't JJ you PP ask VVP him PP to TO leave VV town NN . SENT The DT good JJ bishop NN was VBD at IN a DT standstill NN . SENT Of IN all DT kicking VVG against IN the DT pricks NNS none NN is VBZ so RB hard JJ as IN this DT kick NN of IN a DT professing VVG Christian JJ against IN the DT whole JJ instinct NN of IN human JJ man NN . SENT But CC you PP have VHP helped VVN me PP some DT , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT I PP will MD go VV and CC tell VV her PP . SENT At IN least JJS , , if IN I PP think VVP it PP will MD be VB good JJ for IN her PP , , I PP will MD tell VV her PP . SENT The DT bishop NN thought VVD that IN he PP saw VVD one CD last JJ chance NN to TO move VV him PP . SENT You're NNS twenty CD nine CD , , he PP began VVD . SENT And CC a DT little JJ over RP , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT And CC you PP were VBD fourteen NN when WRB you PP ran VVD away RB from IN your PP$ family NN . SENT Well RB , , I PP was VBD weary JJ , , yu NP know VVP , , of IN havin NN elder JJR brothers NNS lay VVD down RP my PP$ law NN night NN and CC mawnin NN . SENT Yes UH , , I PP know VVP . SENT So RB that IN your PP$ life NN has VHZ been VBN your PP$ own JJ for IN fifteen CD years NNS . SENT But CC it PP is VBZ not RB your PP$ own JJ now RB . SENT You PP have VHP given VVN it PP to TO a DT woman NN . SENT Yes UH . SENT I PP have VHP given VVN it PP to TO her PP . SENT But CC my PP$ life's NNS not RB the DT whole NN of IN me PP . SENT I'd JJ give VVP her PP twice RB my PP$ life NN fifty CD a DT thousand CD of IN em NN . SENT But CC I PP can't VVD give VV her PP her PP nor CC anybody NN in IN heaven NN or CC earth NN I PP can't VVD give VV my PP$ my PP$ we'll NN never RB get VV at IN it PP , , seh NP . SENT There's RB no RB good JJ in IN words NNS . SENT Good JJ by IN . SENT The DT Virginian JJ wrung VVD the DT bishop's NNS hand NN and CC left VVD him PP . SENT God NP bless VV him PP . SENT said VVD the DT bishop NN . SENT God NP bless VV him PP . SENT The DT Virginian JJ unlocked VVD the DT room NN in IN the DT hotel NN where WRB he PP kept VVD stored VVD his PP$ tent NN , , his PP$ blankets NNS , , his PP$ pack NN saddles NNS , , and CC his PP$ many JJ accoutrements NNS for IN the DT bridal JJ journey NN in IN the DT mountains NNS . SENT Out RB of IN the DT window NN he PP saw VVD the DT mountains NNS blue JJ in IN shadow NN , , but CC some DT cottonwoods NNS distant JJ in IN the DT flat NN between IN were VBD still RB bright JJ green NN in IN the DT sun NN . SENT From IN among IN his PP$ possessions NNS he PP took VVD quickly RB a DT pistol NN , , wiping VVG and CC loading VVG it PP . SENT Then RB from IN its PP$ holster NN he PP removed VVD the DT pistol NN which WDT he PP had VHD tried VVN and CC made VVN sure RB of IN in IN the DT morning NN . SENT This DT , , according VVG to TO his PP$ wont NN when WRB going VVG into IN a DT risk NN , , he PP shoved VVD between IN his PP$ trousers NNS and CC his PP$ shirt NN in IN front NN . SENT The DT untried JJ weapon NN he PP placed VVD in IN the DT holster NN , , letting VVG it PP hang VVP visibly RB at IN his PP$ hip NN . SENT He PP glanced VVD out RP of IN the DT window NN again RB , , and CC saw VVD the DT mountains NNS of IN the DT same JJ deep JJ blue NN . SENT But CC the DT cottonwoods NNS were VBD no RB longer JJR in IN the DT sunlight NN . SENT The DT shadow NN had VHD come VVN past IN them PP , , nearer JJR the DT town NN . SENT for IN fifteen CD of IN the DT forty NN minutes NNS were VBD gone VVN . SENT The DT bishop NN is VBZ wrong JJ , , he PP said VVD . SENT There EX is VBZ no DT sense NN in IN telling VVG her PP . SENT And CC he PP turned VVD to TO the DT door NN , , just RB as IN she PP came VVD to TO it PP herself PP . SENT Oh UH . SENT she PP cried VVD out RP at IN once RB , , and CC rushed VVD to TO him PP . SENT He PP swore VVD as IN he PP held VVD her PP$ close NN . SENT The DT fools NNS . SENT he PP said VVD . SENT The DT fools NNS . SENT It PP has VHZ been VBN so RB frightful JJ waiting VVG for IN you PP , , said VVD she PP , , leaning VVG her PP$ head NN against IN him PP . SENT Who WP had VHD to TO tell VV you PP this DT . SENT he PP demanded VVD . SENT I PP don't VVD know VV . SENT Somebody NN just RB came VVD and CC said VVD it PP . SENT This DT is VBZ mean JJ luck NN , , he PP murmured VVD , , patting VVG her PP . SENT This DT is VBZ mean JJ luck NN . SENT She PP went VVD on RP . SENT I PP wanted VVD to TO run VV out RP and CC find VV you PP . SENT but CC I PP didn't VVD . SENT I PP didn't VVD . SENT I PP stayed VVD quiet JJ in IN my PP$ room NN till IN they PP said VVD you PP had VHD come VVN back RB . SENT It PP is VBZ mean JJ luck NN . SENT Mighty JJ mean NN , , he PP repeated VVD . SENT How WRB could MD you PP be VB so RB long JJ . SENT she PP asked VVD . SENT Never RB mind NN , , I've NP got VVD you PP now RB . SENT It PP is VBZ over RP . SENT Anger NN and CC sorrow NN filled VVD him PP . SENT I PP might MD have VH known VVN some DT fool NN would MD tell VV you PP , , he PP said VVD . SENT It's NP all RB over RB . SENT Never RB mind NN . SENT Her PP$ arms NNS tightened VVD their PP$ hold NN of IN him PP . SENT Then RB she PP let VVP him PP go VV . SENT What WP shall MD we PP do VVP . SENT she PP said VVD . SENT What WP now RB . SENT Now RB . SENT he PP answered VVD . SENT Nothing NN now RB . SENT She PP looked VVD at IN him PP without IN understanding NN . SENT I PP know VVP it PP is VBZ a DT heap NN worse JJR for IN you PP , , he PP pursued VVD , , speaking VVG slowly RB . SENT I PP knew VVD it PP would MD be VB . SENT But CC it PP is VBZ over RP . SENT she PP exclaimed VVD again RB . SENT He PP did VVD not RB understand VV her PP now RB . SENT He PP kissed VVD her PP . SENT Did VVD you PP think VVP it PP was VBD over RP . SENT he PP said VVD simply RB . SENT There EX is VBZ some DT waiting VVG still RB before IN us PP . SENT I PP wish VVP you PP did VVD not RB have VH to TO wait VV alone RB . SENT But CC it PP will MD not RB be VB long JJ . SENT He PP was VBD looking VVG down RP , , and CC did VVD . SENT not RB see VV the DT happiness NN grow VV chilled VVN upon IN her PP$ face NN , , and CC then RB fade VV into IN bewildered VVN fear NN . SENT I PP did VVD my PP$ best JJS , , he PP went VVD on RP . SENT I PP think VVP I PP did VVD . SENT I PP know VVP I PP tried VVD . SENT I PP let VVP him PP say VVP to TO me PP before IN them PP all DT what WP no DT man NN has VHZ ever RB said VVD , , or CC ever RB will MD again RB . SENT I PP kept VVD thinking VVG hard RB of IN you PP with IN all PDT my PP$ might NN , , or CC I PP reckon VVP I'd NP have VHP killed VVN him PP right RB there RB . SENT And CC I PP gave VVD him PP a DT show VVP to TO change VV his PP$ mind NN . SENT I PP gave VVD it PP to TO him PP twice RB . SENT I PP spoke VVD as RB quiet JJ as IN I PP am VBP speaking VVG to TO you PP now RB . SENT But CC he PP stood VVD to TO it PP . SENT And CC I PP expect VVP he PP knows VVZ he PP went VVD too RB far RB in IN the DT hearing NN of IN others NNS to TO go VV back RB on IN his PP$ threat NN . SENT He PP will MD have VH to TO go VV on IN to TO the DT finish NN now RB . SENT The DT finish NN . SENT she PP echoed VVD , , almost RB voiceless JJ . SENT Yes UH , , he PP answered VVD very RB gently RB . SENT Her PP dilated VVD eves NNS were VBD fixed VVN upon IN him PP . SENT But CC she PP could MD scarce JJ form NN utterance NN , , but CC you PP . SENT I PP have VHP got VVN myself PP ready JJ , , he PP said VVD . SENT Did VVD you PP think VVP why WRB , , what WP did VVD you PP think VVP . SENT She PP recoiled VVD a DT step NN . SENT What WP are VBP you PP going VVG She PP put VVD her PP$ two CD hands NNS to TO her PP$ head NN . SENT Oh UH , , God NP . SENT she PP almost RB shrieked VVD , , you PP are VBP going VVG He PP made VVD a DT step NN , , and CC would MD have VH put VVN his PP$ arm NN round NN her PP , , but CC she PP backed VVD against IN the DT wall NN , , staring VVG speechless JJ at IN him PP . SENT I PP am VBP not RB going VVG to TO let VV him PP shoot VV me PP , , he PP said VVD quietly RB . SENT You PP mean VVP you PP mean VVP but CC you PP can MD come VV away RB . SENT she PP cried VVD . SENT It's NP not RB too RB late RB yet RB . SENT You PP can MD take VV yourself PP out RP of IN his PP$ reach NN . SENT Everybody NN knows VVZ that IN you PP are VBP brave JJ . SENT What WP is VBZ he PP to TO you PP . SENT You PP can MD leave VV him PP in IN this DT place NN . SENT I'll NP go VVP with IN you PP anywhere RB . SENT To TO any DT house NN , , to TO the DT mountains NNS , , to TO anywhere RB away RB . SENT We'll NP leave VVP this DT horrible JJ place NN together RB and CC and CC oh UH , , won't NN you PP listen VVP to TO me PP . SENT She PP stretched VVD her PP$ hands NNS to TO him PP . SENT Won't NP you PP listen VVP . SENT He PP took VVD her PP$ hands NNS . SENT I PP must MD stay VV here RB . SENT Her PP$ hands NNS clung VVN to TO his PP$ . SENT No UH , , no UH , , no UH . SENT There's NP something NN else RB . SENT There's NP something NN better RBR than IN shedding VVG blood NN in IN cold JJ blood NN . SENT Only RB think VV what WP it PP means VVZ . SENT Only RB think VVP of IN having VHG to TO remember VV such PDT a DT thing NN . SENT Why WRB , , it's NNS what WP they PP hang VVP people NNS for IN . SENT It's NP murder NN . SENT He PP dropped VVD her PP$ hands NNS . SENT Don't NP call VVP it PP that IN name NN , , he PP said VVD sternly RB . SENT When WRB there EX was VBD the DT choice NN . SENT she PP exclaimed VVD , , half JJ to TO herself PP , , like IN a DT person NN stunned VVD and CC speaking VVG to TO the DT air NN . SENT To TO get VV ready JJ for IN it PP when WRB you PP have VHP the DT choice NN . SENT He PP did VVD the DT choosing NN , , answered VVD the DT Virginian JJ . SENT Listen VV to TO me PP . SENT Are VBP you PP listening VVG . SENT he PP asked VVD , , for IN her PP gaze VVP was VBD dull JJ . SENT She PP nodded VVD . SENT I PP work VVP hyeh NNS . SENT I PP belong VVP hyeh NNS . SENT It's JJ my PP$ life NN . SENT If IN folks NNS came VVD to TO think VV I PP was VBD a DT coward NN Who WP would MD think VV you PP were VBD a DT coward NN . SENT Everybody NN . SENT My PP$ friends NNS would MD be VB sorry JJ and CC ashamed JJ , , and CC my PP$ enemies NNS would MD walk VV around IN saying VVG they PP had VHD always RB said VVN so RB . SENT I PP could MD not RB hold VV up RP my PP$ head NN again RB among IN enemies NNS or CC friends NNS . SENT When WRB it PP was VBD explained VVN There'd NN be VB nothing NN to TO explain VV . SENT There'd RB just RB be VB the DT fact NN . SENT He PP was VBD nearly RB angry JJ . SENT There EX is VBZ a DT higher JJR courage NN than IN fear NN of IN outside JJ opinion NN , , said VVD the DT New NP England NP girl NN . SENT Her PP$ Southern NP lover NN looked VVD at IN her PP . SENT Cert'nly RB there EX is VBZ . SENT That's NNS what WP I'm NP showing VVG in IN going VVG against IN yours NNS . SENT But CC if IN you PP know VVP that IN you PP are VBP brave JJ , , and CC if IN I PP know VVP that IN you PP are VBP brave JJ , , oh UH , , my PP$ dear RB , , my PP$ dear RB . SENT what WP difference NN does VVZ the DT world NN make VV . SENT How WRB much JJ higher JJR courage NN to TO go VV your PP$ own JJ course NN I PP am VBP goin NP my PP$ own JJ course NN , , he PP broke VVD in IN . SENT Can't NP yu NP see VV how WRB it PP must MD be VB about IN a DT man NN . SENT It's NNS not RB for IN their PP$ benefit NN , , friends NNS or CC enemies NNS , , that WDT I PP have VHP got VVN this DT thing NN to TO do VV . SENT If IN any DT man NN happened VVD to TO say VV I PP was VBD a DT thief NN and CC I PP heard VVD about IN it PP , , would MD I PP let VV him PP go VV on IN spreadin JJS such PDT a DT thing NN of IN me PP . SENT Don't NP I PP owe VVP my PP$ own JJ honesty NN something NN better RBR than IN that DT . SENT Would MD I PP sit VV down RP in IN a DT corner NN rubbin NN my PP$ honesty NN and CC whisperin NN to TO it PP , , There RB . SENT there RB . SENT I PP know VVP you PP ain't VVD a DT thief NN . SENT No RB , , seh NP . SENT not RB a DT little JJ bit NN . SENT What WP men NNS say VVP about IN my PP$ nature NN is VBZ not RB just RB merely RB an DT outside JJ thing NN . SENT For IN the DT fact NN that IN I PP let VVP em NN keep VV on IN sayin VVG it PP is VBZ a DT proof NN I PP don't VVD value VV my PP$ nature NN enough RB to TO shield VV it PP from IN their PP$ slander NN and CC give VV them PP their PP$ punishment NN . SENT And CC that's NNS being VBG a DT poor JJ sort NN of IN a DT jay NN . SENT She PP had VHD grown VVN very RB white JJ . SENT Can't NP yu NP see VV how WRB it PP must MD be VB about IN a DT man NN . SENT he PP repeated VVD . SENT I PP cannot NN , , she PP answered VVD , , in IN a DT voice NN that WDT scarcely RB seemed VVD her PP$ own JJ . SENT If IN I PP ought MD to TO , , I NN cannot NN . SENT To TO shed VV blood NN in IN cold JJ blood NN . SENT When WRB I PP heard VVD about IN that DT last JJ fall NN , , about IN the DT killing NN of IN those DT cattle NNS thieves NNS , , I PP kept VVD saying VVG to TO myself PP . SENT He PP had VHD to TO do VV it PP . SENT It PP was VBD a DT public JJ duty NN . SENT And CC lying VVG sleepless JJ I PP got VVD used VVN to TO Wyoming NP being NN different JJ from IN Vermont NP . SENT But CC this DT she PP gave VVD a DT shudder NN when WRB I PP think VVP of IN to TO morrow NN , , of IN you PP and CC me PP , , and CC of IN If IN you PP do VVP this DT , , there EX can MD be VB no RB to TO morrow NN for IN you PP and CC me PP . SENT At IN these DT words NNS he PP also RB turned VVD white JJ . SENT Do VV you PP mean VV he PP asked VVD , , and CC could MD go VV no RB farther RBR . SENT Nor CC could MD she PP answer VV him PP , , but CC turned VVD her PP$ head NN away RB . SENT This DT would MD be VB the DT end NN . SENT he PP asked VVD . SENT Her PP$ head NN faintly RB moved VVD to TO signify VV yes UH . SENT He PP stood VVD still RB , , his PP$ hand NN shaking VVG a DT little JJ . SENT Will MD you PP look VV at IN me PP and CC say VVP that IN . SENT he PP murmured VVD at IN length NN . SENT She PP did VVD not RB move VV . SENT Can MD you PP do VV it PP . SENT he PP said VVD . SENT His PP$ sweetness NN made VVD her PP$ turn NN , , but CC could MD not RB pierce VV her PP$ frozen JJ resolve NN . SENT She PP gazed VVD at IN him PP across IN the DT great JJ distance NN of IN her PP$ despair NN . SENT Then RB it PP is VBZ really RB so RB . SENT he PP said VVD . SENT Her PP$ lips NNS tried VVD to TO form VV words NNS , , but CC failed VVD . SENT He PP looked VVD out RP of IN the DT window NN , , and CC saw VVD nothing NN but CC shadow NN . SENT The DT blue NN of IN the DT mountains NNS was VBD now RB become VVN a DT deep RB purple JJ . SENT Suddenly RB his PP$ hand NN closed VVD hard JJ . SENT Good JJ by IN , , then RB , , he PP said VVD . SENT At IN that DT word NN she PP was VBD at IN his PP$ feet NNS , , clutching VVG him PP . SENT For IN my PP$ sake NN , , she PP begged VVD him PP . SENT For IN my PP$ sake NN . SENT A DT tremble NN passed VVN through IN his PP$ frame NN . SENT She PP felt VVD his PP$ legs NNS shake VVP as IN she PP held VVD them PP , , and CC , , looking VVG up RP , , she PP saw VVD that IN his PP$ eyes NNS were VBD closed VVN with IN misery NN . SENT Then RB he PP opened VVD them PP , , and CC in IN their PP$ steady JJ look NN she PP read VVP her PP$ answer NN . SENT He PP unclasped VVD her PP$ hands NNS from IN holding VVG him PP , , and CC raised VVD her PP to TO her PP$ feet NNS . SENT I PP have VHP no DT right NN to TO kiss VV you PP any DT more JJR , , he PP said VVD . SENT And CC then RB , , before IN his PP$ desire NN could MD break VV him PP down RP from IN this DT , , he PP was VBD gone VVN , , and CC she PP was VBD alone RB . SENT She PP did VVD not RB fall VV , , or CC totter VV , , but CC stood VVD motionless JJ . SENT And CC next IN it PP seemed VVD a DT moment NN and CC it PP seemed VVD eternity NN she PP heard VVD in IN the DT distance NN a DT shot NN , , and CC then RB two CD shots NNS . SENT Out RB of IN the DT window NN she PP saw VVD people NNS beginning VVG to TO run VV . SENT At IN that IN she PP turned VVD and CC fled VVD to TO her PP$ room NN , , and CC flung VVD herself PP face VVP downward RB upon IN the DT floor NN . SENT Trampas NP had VHD departed VVD into IN solitude NN from IN the DT saloon NN , , leaving VVG behind IN him PP his PP$ Ultimatum NN . SENT His PP$ loud JJ and CC public JJ threat NN was VBD town NN knowledge NN already RB , , would MD very RB likely RB be VB county NN knowledge NN to TO night NN . SENT Riders NNS would MD take VV it PP with IN them PP to TO entertain VV distant JJ cabins NNS up IN the DT river NN and CC down RB the DT river NN . SENT and CC by IN dark JJ the DT stage NN would MD go VV south RB with IN the DT news NN of IN it PP and CC the DT news NN of IN its PP$ outcome NN . SENT For IN everything NN would MD be VB over IN by IN dark NN . SENT After IN five CD years NNS , , here RB was VBD the DT end NN coming VVG coming VVG before IN dark NN . SENT Trampas NP had VHD got VVN up RP this DT morning NN with IN no DT such JJ thought NN . SENT It PP seemed VVD very RB strange JJ to TO look VV back RB upon IN the DT morning NN . SENT it PP lay VVD so RB distant JJ , , so RB irrevocable JJ . SENT And CC he PP thought VVD of IN how WRB he PP had VHD eaten VVN his PP$ breakfast NN . SENT How WRB would MD he PP eat VV his PP$ supper NN . SENT For IN supper NN would MD come VV afterward RB . SENT Some DT people NNS were VBD eating VVG theirs PP now RB , , with IN nothing NN like IN this DT before IN them PP . SENT His PP$ heart NN ached VVD and CC grew VVD cold JJ to TO think VV of IN them PP , , easy JJ and CC comfortable JJ with IN plates NNS and CC cups NNS of IN coffee NN . SENT He PP looked VVD at IN the DT mountains NNS , , and CC saw VVD the DT sun NN above IN their PP$ ridges NNS , , and CC the DT shadow NN coming VVG from IN their PP$ feet NNS . SENT And CC there RB close JJ behind IN him PP was VBD the DT morning NN he PP could MD never RB go VV back RB to TO . SENT He PP could MD see VV it PP clearly RB . SENT his PP$ thoughts NNS reached VVN out RP like IN arms NNS to TO touch VV it PP once RB more RBR , , and CC be VB in IN it PP again RB . SENT The DT night NN that WDT was VBD coming VVG he PP could MD not RB see VV , , and CC his PP$ eyes NNS and CC his PP$ thoughts NNS shrank VVD from IN it PP . SENT He PP had VHD given VVN his PP$ enemy NN until IN sundown NN . SENT He PP could MD not RB trace VV the DT path NN which WDT had VHD led VVN him PP to TO this DT . SENT He PP remembered VVD their PP$ first JJ meeting NN five CD years NNS back RB , , in IN Medicine NP Bow NP , , and CC the DT words NNS which WDT at IN once RB began VVD his PP$ hate NN . SENT No UH , , it PP was VBD before IN any DT words NNS . SENT it PP was VBD the DT encounter NN of IN their PP$ eyes NNS . SENT For IN out RB of IN the DT eyes NNS of IN every DT stranger NN looks VVZ either RB a DT friend NN or CC an DT enemy NN , , waiting VVG to TO be VB known VVN . SENT But CC how NN had VHD five CD years NNS of IN hate NN come VVN to TO play VV him PP such JJ a DT trick NN , , suddenly RB , , today NN . SENT Since IN last JJ autumn NN he PP had VHD meant VVN sometime RB to TO get VV even RB with IN this DT man NN who WP seemed VVD to TO stand VV at IN every DT turn NN of IN his PP$ crookedness NN , , and CC rob VV him PP of IN his PP$ spoils NNS . SENT But CC how NN had VHD he PP come VVN to TO choose VV such PDT a DT way NN of IN getting VVG even RB as IN this DT , , face VVP to TO face VV . SENT He PP knew VVD many JJ better JJR ways NNS . SENT and CC now RB his PP$ own JJ rash NN proclamation NN had VHD trapped VVN him PP . SENT His PP$ words NNS were VBD like IN doors NNS shutting VVG him PP in IN to TO perform VV his PP$ threat NN to TO the DT letter NN , , with IN witnesses NNS at IN hand NN to TO see VV that IN he PP did VVD so RB . SENT Trampas NNS looked VVD at IN the DT sun NN and CC the DT shadow NN again RB . SENT He PP had VHD till IN sundown NN . SENT The DT heart NN inside IN him PP was VBD turning VVG it PP round NN in IN this DT opposite JJ way NN . SENT it PP was VBD to TO Himself PP that IN in IN his PP$ rage NN he PP had VHD given VVN this DT lessening VVG margin NN of IN grace NN . SENT But CC he PP dared VVD not RB leave VV town NN in IN all PDT the DT world's JJ sight NN after IN all PDT the DT world NN had VHD heard VVN him PP . SENT Even RB his PP$ friends NNS would MD fall VV from IN him PP after IN such PDT an DT act NN . SENT Could MD he PP the DT thought NN actually RB came VVD to TO him PP could MD he PP strike VV before IN the DT time NN set NN . SENT But CC the DT thought NN was VBD useless JJ . SENT Even RB if IN his PP$ friends NNS could MD harbor VV him PP after IN such PDT a DT deed NN , , his PP$ enemies NNS would MD find VV him PP , , and CC his PP$ life NN would MD be VB forfeit VV to TO a DT certainty NN . SENT His PP$ own JJ trap NN was VBD closing VVG upon IN him PP . SENT He PP came VVD upon IN the DT main JJ street NN , , and CC saw VVD some DT distance NN off IN the DT Virginian JJ standing NN in IN talk NN with IN the DT bishop NN . SENT He PP slunk VVD between IN two CD houses NNS , , and CC cursed VVD both DT of IN them PP . SENT The DT sight NN had VHD been VBN good JJ for IN him PP , , bringing VVG some DT warmth NN of IN rage NN back RB to TO his PP$ desperate JJ heart NN . SENT And CC he PP went VVD into IN a DT place NN and CC drank VVD some DT whiskey NN . SENT In IN your PP$ shoes NNS , , said VVD the DT barkeeper NN , , I'd NP be VB afraid JJ to TO take VV so RB much RB . SENT But CC the DT nerves NNS of IN Trampas NP were VBD almost RB beyond IN the DT reach NN of IN intoxication NN , , and CC he PP swallowed VVN some DT more JJR , , and CC went VVD out RP again RB . SENT Presently RB he PP fell VVD in IN with IN some DT of IN his PP$ brothers NNS in IN cattle NNS stealing VVG , , and CC walked VVD along RP with IN them PP for IN a DT little JJ . SENT Well RB , , it PP will MD not RB be VB long RB now RB , , they PP said VVD to TO him PP . SENT And CC he PP had VHD never RB heard VVN words NNS so RB desolate JJ . SENT No UH , , he PP made VVD out RP to TO say VV . SENT soon RB now RB . SENT Their PP$ cheerfulness NN seemed VVD unearthly JJ to TO him PP , , and CC his PP$ heart NN almost RB broke VVD beneath IN it PP . SENT We'll JJ have VHP one NN to TO your PP$ success NN , , they PP suggested VVD . SENT So RB with IN them PP he PP repaired VVN to TO another DT place NN . SENT and CC the DT sight NN of IN a DT man NN leaning VVG against IN the DT bar NN made VVD him PP start VVP so RB that IN they PP noticed VVD him PP . SENT Then RB he PP saw VVD that IN the DT man NN was VBD a DT stranger NN whom WP he PP had VHD never RB laid VVN eyes NNS on IN till IN now RB . SENT It PP looked VVD like IN Shorty NP , , he PP said VVD , , and CC could MD have VH bitten VVN his PP$ tongue NN off RP . SENT Shorty NP is VBZ quiet JJ up RB in IN the DT Tetons NP , , said VVD a DT friend NN . SENT You PP don't VVD want VV to TO be VB thinking VVG about IN him PP . SENT Here's NP how WRB . SENT Then RB they PP clapped VVD him PP on IN the DT back NN and CC he PP left VVD them PP . SENT He PP thought VVD of IN his PP$ enemy NN and CC his PP$ hate NN , , beating VVG his PP$ rage NN like IN a DT failing VVG horse NN , , and CC treading VVG the DT courage NN of IN his PP$ drink NN . SENT Across IN a DT space NN he PP saw VVD Wiggin NP , , walking VVG with IN McLean NP and CC Scipio NP . SENT They PP were VBD watching VVG the DT town NN to TO see VV that IN his PP$ friends NNS made VVD no DT foul JJ play NN . SENT We're NN giving VVG you PP a DT clear JJ field NN , , said VVD Wiggin NP . SENT This DT race NN will MD not RB be VB pulled VVN , , said VVD McLean NP . SENT Be VB with IN you PP at IN the DT finish NN , , said VVD Scipio NP . SENT And CC they PP passed VVD on RP . SENT They PP did VVD not RB seem VV like IN real JJ people NNS to TO him PP . SENT Trampas NNS looked VVD at IN the DT walls NNS and CC windows NNS of IN the DT houses NNS . SENT Were VBD they PP real JJ . SENT Was VBD he PP here RB , , walking VVG in IN this DT street NN . SENT Something NN had VHD changed VVN . SENT He PP looked VVD everywhere RB , , and CC feeling VVG it PP everywhere RB , , wondered VVD what WP this DT could MD be VB . SENT Then RB he PP knew VVD . SENT it PP was VBD the DT sun NN that WDT had VHD gone VVN entirely RB behind IN the DT mountains NNS , , and CC he PP drew VVD out RP his PP$ pistol NN . SENT The DT Virginian JJ , , for IN precaution NN , , did VVD not RB walk VV out RP of IN the DT front JJ door NN of IN the DT hotel NN . SENT He PP went VVD through IN back JJ ways NNS , , and CC paused VVD once RB . SENT Against IN his PP$ breast NN he PP felt VVD the DT wedding NN ring NN where WRB he PP had VHD it PP suspended VVN by IN a DT chain NN from IN his PP$ neck NN . SENT His PP$ hand NN went VVD up RP to TO it PP , , and CC he PP drew VVD it PP out RP and CC looked VVD at IN it PP . SENT He PP took VVD it PP off IN the DT chain NN , , and CC his PP$ arm NN went VVD back RB to TO hurl VV it PP from IN him PP as RB far RB as IN he PP could MD . SENT But CC he PP stopped VVD and CC kissed VVD it PP with IN one PP sob VV , , and CC thrust VVD it PP in IN his PP$ pocket NN . SENT Then RB he PP walked VVD out RP into IN the DT open JJ , , watching VVG . SENT He PP saw VVD men NNS here RB and CC there RB , , and CC they PP let VVP him PP pass VVP as RB before RB , , without IN speaking VVG . SENT He PP saw VVD his PP$ three CD friends NNS , , and CC they PP said VVD no DT word NN to TO him PP . SENT But CC they PP turned VVD and CC followed VVD in IN his PP$ rear NN at IN a DT little JJ distance NN , , because IN it PP was VBD known VVN that IN Shorty NP had VHD been VBN found VVN shot NN from IN behind RB . SENT The DT Virginian JJ gained VVD a DT position NN soon RB where WRB no DT one NN could MD come VV at IN him PP except IN from IN in IN front NN . SENT and CC the DT sight NN of IN the DT mountains NNS was VBD almost RB more JJR than IN he PP could MD endure VV , , because IN it PP was VBD there RB that IN he PP had VHD been VBN going VVG to TO morrow NN . SENT It PP is VBZ quite RB a DT while NN after IN sunset NN , , he PP heard VVD himself PP say VVP . SENT A DT wind NN seemed VVD to TO blow VV his PP$ sleeve NN off IN his PP$ arm NN , , and CC he PP replied VVD to TO it PP , , and CC saw VVD Trampas NP pitch NN forward RB . SENT He PP saw VVD Trampas NP raise VV his PP$ arm NN from IN the DT ground NN and CC fall VV again RB , , and CC lie VVP there RB this DT time NN , , still RB . SENT A DT little JJ smoke NN was VBD rising VVG from IN the DT pistol NN on IN the DT ground NN , , and CC he PP looked VVD at IN his PP$ own JJ , , and CC saw VVD the DT smoke NN flowing VVG upward RB out RB of IN it PP . SENT I PP expect VVP that's NNS all RB , , he PP said VVD aloud RB . SENT But CC as IN he PP came VVD nearer JJR Trampas NNS , , he PP covered VVD him PP with IN his PP$ weapon NN . SENT He PP stopped VVD a DT moment NN , , seeing VVG the DT hand NN on IN the DT ground NN move NN . SENT Two CD fingers NNS twitched VVN , , and CC then RB ceased VVN . SENT for IN it PP was VBD all RB . SENT The DT Virginian JJ stood VVD looking VVG down RP at IN Trampas NP . SENT Both CC of IN mine PP hit VVD , , he PP said VVD , , once RB more RBR aloud RB His PP$ must MD have VH gone VVN mighty JJ close NN to TO my PP$ arm NN . SENT I PP told VVD her PP it PP would MD not RB be VB me PP . SENT He PP had VHD scarcely RB noticed VVN that IN he PP was VBD being VBG surrounded VVN and CC congratulated VVN . SENT His PP$ hand NN was VBD being VBG shaken VVN , , and CC he PP saw VVD it PP was VBD Scipio NP in IN tears NNS . SENT Scipio's NP joy NN made VVD his PP$ heart NN like IN lead NN within IN him PP . SENT He PP was VBD near IN telling VVG his PP$ friend NN everything NN , , but CC he PP did VVD not RB . SENT If IN anybody NN wants VVZ me PP about IN this DT , , he PP said VVD , , I PP will MD be VB at IN the DT hotel NN . SENT Who'll NP want VVP you PP . SENT said VVD Scipio NP . SENT Three CD of IN us PP saw VVD his PP$ gun NN out RP . SENT And CC he PP vented VVD his PP$ admiration NN . SENT You PP were VBD that DT cool NN . SENT That IN quick JJ . SENT I'll NP see VVP you PP boys NNS again RB , , said VVD the DT Virginian JJ , , heavily RB . SENT and CC he PP walked VVD away RB . SENT Scipio NP looked VVD after IN him PP , , astonished VVD . SENT Yu NP might MD suppose VV he PP was VBD in IN poor JJ luck NN , , he PP said VVD to TO McLean NP . SENT The DT Virginian JJ walked VVD to TO the DT hotel NN , , and CC stood VVD on IN the DT threshold NN of IN his PP$ sweetheart's JJ room NN . SENT She PP had VHD heard VVN his PP$ step NN , , and CC was VBD upon IN her PP$ feet NNS . SENT Her PP$ lips NNS were VBD parted VVD , , and CC her PP$ eyes NNS fixed VVN on IN him PP , , nor CC did VVD she PP move VVP , , or CC speak VV . SENT Yu NP have VHP to TO know VV it PP , , said VVD he PP . SENT I PP have VHP killed VVN Trampas NP . SENT Oh UH , , thank VV God NP . SENT she PP said VVD . SENT and CC he PP found VVD her PP in IN his PP$ arms NNS . SENT Long RB they PP embraced VVD without IN speaking NN , , and CC what WP they PP whispered VVN then RB with IN their PP$ kisses VVZ , , matters NNS not RB . SENT Thus RB did VVD her PP$ New NP England NP conscience NN battle NN to TO the DT end NN , , and CC , , in IN the DT end NN , , capitulate VV to TO love VV . SENT And CC the DT next JJ day NN , , with IN the DT bishop's NNS blessing NN , , and CC Mrs NN . SENT Taylor's NNS broadest JJS smile NN , , and CC the DT ring NN on IN her PP$ finger NN , , the DT Virginian JJ departed VVD with IN his PP$ bride NN into IN the DT mountains NNS . SENT Chapter NP XXXVI NP . SENT At IN Dunbarton NP For IN their PP$ first JJ bridal JJ camp NN he PP chose VVD an DT island NN . SENT Long JJ weeks NNS beforehand RB he PP had VHD thought VVN of IN this DT place NN , , and CC set VVD his PP$ heart NN upon IN it PP . SENT Once RB established VVN in IN his PP$ mind NN , , the DT thought NN became VVD a DT picture NN that IN he PP saw VVD waking VVG and CC sleeping VVG . SENT He PP had VHD stopped VVN at IN the DT island NN many JJ times NNS alone RB , , and CC in IN all DT seasons NNS . SENT but CC at IN this DT special JJ moment NN of IN the DT year NN he PP liked VVD it PP best JJS . SENT Often RB he PP had VHD added VVN several JJ needless JJ miles NNS to TO his PP$ journey NN that IN he PP might MD finish VV the DT day NN at IN this DT point NN , , might MD catch VV the DT trout NN for IN his PP$ supper NN beside IN a DT certain JJ rock NN upon IN its PP$ edge NN , , and CC fall VVP asleep RB hearing VVG the DT stream NN on IN either DT side NN of IN him PP . SENT Always RB for IN him PP the DT first JJ signs NNS that IN he PP had VHD gained VVN the DT true JJ world NN of IN the DT mountains NNS began VVD at IN the DT island NN . SENT The DT first JJ pine NN trees NNS stood VVD upon IN it PP . SENT the DT first JJ white JJ columbine NN grew VVD in IN their PP$ shade NN . SENT and CC it PP seemed VVD to TO him PP that IN he PP always RB met VVD here RB the DT first JJ of IN the DT true JJ mountain NN air NN the DT coolness NN and CC the DT new JJ fragrance NN . SENT Below RB , , there EX were VBD only RB the DT cottonwoods NNS , , and CC the DT knolls NNS and CC steep JJ foot NN hills NNS with IN their PP$ sage NN brush NN , , and CC the DT great JJ warm JJ air NN of IN the DT plains NNS . SENT here RB at IN this DT altitude NN came VVD the DT definite JJ change NN . SENT Out RB of IN the DT lower JJR country NN and CC its PP$ air NN he PP would MD urge VV his PP$ horse NN upward RB , , talking VVG to TO him PP aloud RB , , and CC promising JJ fine JJ pasture NN in IN a DT little JJ while NN . SENT Then RB , , when WRB at IN length NN he PP had VHD ridden VVN abreast JJ of IN the DT island NN pines VVZ , , he PP would MD ford VV to TO the DT sheltered JJ circle NN of IN his PP$ camp NN ground NN , , throw VV off RP the DT saddle NN and CC blanket NN from IN the DT horse's NNS hot JJ , , wet JJ back NN , , throw VV his PP$ own JJ clothes NNS off RP , , and CC , , shouting VVG , , spring NN upon IN the DT horse NN bare JJ , , and CC with IN a DT rope NN for IN bridle NN , , cross VVP with IN him PP to TO the DT promised JJ pasture NN . SENT Here RB there EX was VBD a DT pause NN in IN the DT mountain NN steepness NN , , a DT level NN space NN of IN open JJ , , green JJ with IN thick JJ grass NN . SENT Riding VVG his PP$ horse NN to TO this DT , , he PP would MD leap VV off IN him PP , , and CC with IN the DT flat JJ of IN his PP$ hand NN give VV him PP a DT blow NN that WDT cracked VVD sharp JJ in IN the DT stillness NN and CC sent VVD the DT horse NN galloping VVG and CC gambolling VVG to TO his PP$ night's NNS freedom NN . SENT And CC while IN the DT animal NN rolled VVN in IN the DT grass NN , , often RB his PP$ master NN would MD roll VV also RB , , and CC stretch NN , , and CC take VV the DT grass NN in IN his PP$ two CD hands NNS , , and CC so RB draw VV his PP$ body NN along RB , , limbering VVG his PP$ muscles NNS after IN a DT long JJ ride NN . SENT Then RB he PP would MD slide VV into IN the DT stream NN below IN his PP$ fishing NN place NN , , where WRB it PP was VBD deep RB enough RB for IN swimming NN , , and CC cross VVP back RB to TO his PP$ island NN , , and CC dressing VVG again RB , , fit VV his PP$ rod NN together RB and CC begin VV his PP$ casting NN . SENT After IN the DT darkness NN had VHD set VVN in RP , , there EX would MD follow VV the DT lying VVG drowsily RB with IN his PP$ head NN upon IN his PP$ saddle NN , , the DT camp NN fire NN sinking VVG as IN he PP watched VVD it PP , , and CC sleep VV approaching VVG to TO the DT murmur NN of IN the DT water NN on IN either DT side NN of IN him PP . SENT So IN many JJ visits NNS to TO this DT island NN had VHD he PP made VVN , , and CC counted VVN so IN many JJ hours NNS of IN revery NN spent VVN in IN its PP$ haunting NN sweetness NN , , that IN the DT spot NN had VHD come VVN to TO seem VV his PP$ own JJ . SENT It PP belonged VVD to TO no DT man NN , , for IN it PP was VBD deep JJ in IN the DT unsurveyed JJ and CC virgin JJ wilderness NN . SENT neither CC had VHD he PP ever RB made VVD his PP$ camp NN here RB with IN any DT man NN , , nor CC shared VVN with IN any DT the DT intimate JJ delight NN which WDT the DT place NN gave VVD him PP . SENT Therefore RB for IN many JJ weeks NNS he PP had VHD planned VVN to TO bring VV her PP here RB after IN their PP$ wedding NN , , upon IN the DT day NN itself PP , , and CC show VV her PP and CC share NN with IN her PP$ his PP$ pines NNS and CC his PP$ fishing NN rock NN . SENT He PP would MD bid VV her PP$ smell NN the DT first JJ true JJ breath NN of IN the DT mountains NNS , , would MD watch VV with IN her PP the DT sinking VVG camp NN fire NN , , and CC with IN her PP listen VVP to TO the DT water NN as IN it PP flowed VVD round VV the DT island NN . SENT Until IN this DT wedding NN plan NN , , it PP had VHD by IN no DT means NNS come VVP home NN to TO him PP how WRB deep JJ a DT hold NN upon IN him PP the DT island NN had VHD taken VVN . SENT He PP knew VVD that IN he PP liked VVD to TO go VV there RB , , and CC go VV alone RB . SENT but CC so RB little RB was VBD it PP his PP$ way NN to TO scan VV himself PP , , his PP$ mind NN , , or CC his PP$ feelings NNS unless IN some DT action NN called VVD for IN it PP , , that IN he PP first RB learned VVD his PP$ love NN of IN the DT place NN through IN his PP$ love NN of IN her PP . SENT But CC he PP told VVD her PP$ nothing NN of IN it PP . SENT After IN the DT thought NN of IN taking VVG her PP there RB came VVD to TO him PP , , he PP kept VVD his PP$ island NN as IN something NN to TO let VV break NN upon IN her PP$ own JJ eyes NNS , , lest IN by IN looking VVG forward RB she PP should MD look VV for IN more JJR than IN the DT reality NN . SENT Hence RB , , as IN they PP rode VVD along RB , , when WRB the DT houses NNS of IN the DT town NN were VBD shrunk VVN to TO dots NNS behind IN them PP , , and CC they PP were VBD nearing VVG the DT gates NNS of IN the DT foot NN hills NNS , , she PP asked VVD him PP questions VVZ . SENT She PP hoped VVD they PP would MD find VV a DT camp NN a DT long JJ way NN from IN the DT town NN . SENT She PP could MD ride VV as IN many JJ miles NNS as IN necessary JJ . SENT She PP was VBD not RB tired JJ . SENT Should MD they PP not RB go VVP on IN until IN they PP found VVD a DT good JJ place NN far RB enough RB within IN the DT solitude NN . SENT Had VHD he PP fixed VVN upon IN any DT . SENT And CC at IN the DT nod NN and CC the DT silence NN that IN he PP gave VVD her PP for IN reply NN , , she PP knew VVD that IN he PP had VHD thoughts NNS and CC intentions NNS which WDT she PP must MD wait VV to TO learn VV . SENT They PP passed VVD through IN the DT gates NNS of IN the DT foot NN hills NNS , , following VVG the DT stream NN up RB among IN them PP . SENT The DT outstretching VVG fences NNS and CC the DT widely RB trodden VVN dust NN were VBD no RB more JJR . SENT Now RB and CC then RB they PP rose VVD again RB into IN view NN of IN the DT fields NNS and CC houses NNS down RB in IN the DT plain NN below RB . SENT But CC as IN the DT sum NN of IN the DT miles NNS and CC hours NNS grew VVD , , they PP were VBD glad JJ to TO see VV the DT road NN less RBR worn JJ with IN travel NN , , and CC the DT traces NNS of IN men NNS passing VVG from IN sight NN . SENT The DT ploughed VVN and CC planted VVN country NN , , that DT quilt NN of IN many JJ colored VVN harvests NNS which WDT they PP had VHD watched VVN yesterday NN , , lay VVD in IN another DT world NN from IN this NN where WRB they PP rode VVD now RB . SENT No DT hand NN but CC nature's NNS had VHD sown VVN these DT crops NNS of IN yellow JJ flowers NNS , , these DT willow NN thickets NNS and CC tall JJ cottonwoods NNS . SENT Somewhere RB in IN a DT passage NN of IN red JJ rocks NNS the DT last JJ sign NN of IN wagon NN wheels NNS was VBD lost VVN , , and CC after IN this DT the DT trail NN became VVD a DT wild JJ mountain NN trail NN . SENT But CC it PP was VBD still RB the DT warm JJ air NN of IN the DT plains NNS , , bearing VVG the DT sage NN brush NN odor NN and CC not RB the DT pine NN , , that WDT they PP breathed VVD . SENT nor CC did VVD any DT forest NN yet RB cloak VVP the DT shapes NNS of IN the DT tawny JJ hills NNS among IN which WDT they PP were VBD ascending VVG . SENT Twice RB the DT steepness NN loosened VVN the DT pack NN ropes NNS , , and CC he PP jumped VVD down RB to TO tighten VV them PP , , lest IN the DT horses NNS should MD get VV sore JJ backs NNS . SENT And CC twice RB the DT stream NN that IN they PP followed VVD went VVD into IN deep JJ canyons NNS , , so RB that IN for IN a DT while IN they PP parted VVD from IN it PP . SENT When WRB they PP came VVD back RB to TO its PP$ margin NN for IN the DT second JJ time NN , , he PP bade VVD her PP$ notice NN how WRB its PP$ water NN had VHD become VVN at IN last JJ wholly RB clear JJ . SENT To TO her PP it PP had VHD seemed VVN clear JJ enough RB all RB along RB , , even RB in IN the DT plain NN above IN the DT town NN . SENT But CC now RB she PP saw VVD that IN it PP flowed VVD lustrously RB with IN flashes NNS . SENT and CC she PP knew VVD the DT soil NN had VHD changed VVN to TO mountain NN soil NN . SENT Lower RBR down RB , , the DT water NN had VHD carried VVN the DT slightest JJS cloud NN of IN alkali NN , , and CC this RB had VHD dulled VVN the DT keen JJ edge NN of IN its PP$ transparence NN . SENT Full JJ solitude NN was VBD around IN them PP now RB , , so RB that IN their PP$ words NNS grew VVD scarce JJ , , and CC when WRB they PP spoke VVD it PP was VBD with IN low JJ voices NNS . SENT They PP began VVD to TO pass VV nooks NNS and CC points NNS favorable JJ for IN camping NN , , with IN wood NN and CC water NN at IN hand NN , , and CC pasture NN for IN the DT horses NNS . SENT More RBR than IN once RB as IN they PP reached VVD such JJ places NNS , , she PP thought VVD he PP must MD surely RB stop VV . SENT but CC still RB he PP rode VVD on IN in IN advance NN of IN her PP for IN the DT trail NN was VBD narrow JJ until IN , , when WRB she PP was VBD not RB thinking VVG of IN it PP , , he PP drew VVD rein NN and CC pointed VVD . SENT What WP . SENT she PP asked VVD timidly RB . SENT The DT pines NNS , , he PP answered VVD . SENT She PP looked VVD , , and CC saw VVD the DT island NN , , and CC the DT water NN folding VVG it PP with IN ripples NNS and CC with IN smooth JJ spaces NNS The DT sun NN was VBD throwing VVG upon IN the DT pine NN boughs NNS a DT light NN of IN deepening VVG red JJ gold NN , , and CC the DT shadow NN of IN the DT fishing NN rock NN lay VVD over IN a DT little JJ bay NN of IN quiet JJ water NN and CC sandy JJ shore NN . SENT In IN this DT forerunning VVG glow NN of IN the DT sunset NN , , the DT pasture NN spread NN like IN emerald NN . SENT for IN the DT dry JJ touch NN of IN summer NN had VHD not RB yet RB come VV near IN it PP . SENT He PP pointed VVD upward RB to TO the DT high JJ mountains NNS which WDT they PP had VHD approached VVN , , and CC showed VVD her PP where WRB the DT stream NN led VVN into IN their PP$ first JJ unfoldings NNS . SENT To TO morrow NN we PP shall MD be VB among IN them PP , , said VVD he PP . SENT Then RB , , she PP murmured VVD to TO him PP , , to TO night NN is VBZ here RB . SENT He PP nodded VVD for IN answer NN , , and CC she PP gazed VVD at IN the DT island NN and CC understood VVD why WRB he PP had VHD not RB stopped VVN before RB . SENT nothing NN they PP had VHD passed VVN had VHD been VBN so RB lovely JJ as IN this DT place NN . SENT There EX was VBD room NN in IN the DT trail NN for IN them PP to TO go VV side NN by IN side NN . SENT and CC side NN by IN side NN they PP rode VVD to TO the DT ford NN and CC crossed VVD , , driving VVG the DT packhorses NNS in IN front NN of IN them PP , , until IN they PP came VVD to TO the DT sheltered JJ circle NN , , and CC he PP helped VVD her PP down RB where WRB the DT soft JJ pine NN needles NNS lay VVD . SENT They PP felt VVD each DT other JJ tremble NN , , and CC for IN a DT moment NN she PP stood VVD hiding VVG her PP$ head NN upon IN his PP$ breast NN . SENT Then RB she PP looked VVD round NN at IN the DT trees NNS , , and CC the DT shores NNS , , and CC the DT flowing JJ stream NN , , and CC he PP heard VVD her PP$ whispering NN how WRB beautiful JJ it PP was VBD . SENT I PP am VBP glad JJ , , he PP said VVD , , still RB holding VVG her PP . SENT This DT is VBZ how WRB I PP have VHP dreamed VVN it PP would MD happen VV . SENT Only RB it PP is VBZ better JJR than IN my PP$ dreams NNS . SENT And CC when WRB she PP pressed VVD him PP in IN silence NN , , he PP finished VVD , , I PP have VHP meant VVN we PP should MD see VV our PP$ first JJ sundown NN here RB , , and CC our PP$ first JJ sunrise NN . SENT She PP wished VVD to TO help VV him PP take VV the DT packs NNS from IN their PP$ horses NNS , , to TO make VV the DT camp NN together RB with IN him PP , , to TO have VH for IN her PP$ share NN the DT building NN of IN the DT fire NN , , and CC the DT cooking NN . SENT She PP bade VVD him PP remember VV his PP$ promise NN to TO her PP that IN he PP would MD teach VV her PP how WRB to TO loop NN and CC draw VV the DT pack NN ropes NNS , , and CC the DT swing NN ropes NNS on IN the DT pack NN saddles VVZ , , and CC how WRB to TO pitch VV a DT tent NN . SENT Why WRB might MD not RB the DT first JJ lesson NN be VB now RB . SENT But CC he PP told VVD her PP that IN this DT should MD be VB fulfilled VVN later RBR . SENT This DT night NN he PP was VBD to TO do VV all DT himself PP . SENT And CC he PP sent VVD her PP away RP until IN he PP should MD have VH camp NN ready JJ for IN them PP . SENT He PP bade VVD her PP explore VV the DT island NN , , or CC take VV her PP$ horse NN and CC ride VV over RP to TO the DT pasture NN , , where WRB she PP could MD see VV the DT surrounding VVG hills NNS and CC the DT circle NN of IN seclusion NN that IN they PP made VVD . SENT The DT whole JJ world NN is VBZ far RB from IN here RB , , he PP said VVD . SENT And CC so RB she PP obeyed VVD him PP , , and CC went VVD away RB to TO wander VV about RB in IN their PP$ hiding NN place NN . SENT nor CC was VBD she PP to IN return NN , , he PP told VVD her PP , , until IN he PP called VVD her PP . SENT Then RB at IN once RB , , as RB soon RB as IN she PP was VBD gone VVN , , he PP fell VVD to TO . SENT The DT packs NNS and CC saddles NNS came VVD off RP the DT horses NNS , , which WDT he PP turned VVD loose RB upon IN the DT pasture NN on IN the DT main JJ land NN . SENT The DT tent NN was VBD unfolded VVD first JJ . SENT He PP had VHD long RB seen VVN in IN his PP$ mind NN where WRB it PP should MD go VV , , and CC how WRB its PP$ white JJ shape NN would MD look VV beneath IN the DT green NN of IN the DT encircling VVG pines NNS . SENT The DT ground NN was VBD level NN in IN the DT spot NN he PP had VHD chosen VVN , , without IN stones NNS or CC roots NNS , , and CC matted VVD with IN the DT fallen VVN needles NNS of IN the DT pines NNS . SENT If IN there EX should MD come VV any DT wind NN , , or CC storm NN of IN rain NN , , the DT branches NNS were VBD thick JJ overhead NN , , and CC around IN them PP on IN three CD sides NNS tall JJ rocks NNS and CC undergrowth NN made VVD a DT barrier NN . SENT He PP cut VVD the DT pegs VVZ for IN the DT tent NN , , and CC the DT front JJ pole NN , , stretching VVG and CC tightening VVG the DT rope NN , , one CD end NN of IN it PP pegged VVD down RB and CC one CD round NN a DT pine NN tree NN . SENT When WRB the DT tightening NN rope NN had VHD lifted VVN the DT canvas NN to TO the DT proper JJ height NN from IN the DT ground NN , , he PP spread VVD and CC pegged VVD down RP the DT sides NNS and CC back RB , , leaving VVG the DT opening NN so RB that IN they PP could MD look VV out RP upon IN the DT fire NN and CC a DT piece NN of IN the DT stream NN beyond IN . SENT He PP cut VVD tufts NNS of IN young JJ pine NN and CC strewed VVD them PP thickly RB for IN a DT soft JJ floor NN in IN the DT tent NN , , and CC over IN them PP spread VVD the DT buffalo NN hide VV and CC the DT blankets NNS . SENT At IN the DT head NN he PP placed VVD the DT neat JJ sack NN of IN her PP$ belongings NNS . SENT For IN his PP$ own JJ he PP made VVD a DT shelter NN with IN crossed VVN poles NNS and CC a DT sheet NN of IN canvas NN beyond IN the DT first JJ pines NNS . SENT He PP built VVD the DT fire NN where WRB its PP$ smoke NN would MD float VV outward RB from IN the DT trees NNS and CC the DT tent NN , , and CC near IN it PP he PP stood VVD the DT cooking NN things NNS and CC his PP$ provisions NNS , , and CC made VVD this DT first JJ supper NN ready JJ in IN the DT twilight NN . SENT He PP had VHD brought VVN much RB with IN him PP . SENT but CC for IN ten CD minutes NNS he PP fished VVD , , catching VVG trout NN enough RB . SENT When WRB at IN length NN she PP came VVD riding VVG over IN the DT stream NN at IN his PP$ call NN , , there EX was VBD nothing NN for IN her PP to TO do VV but CC sit VV and CC eat VV at IN the DT table NN he PP had VHD laid VVN . SENT They PP sat VVD together RB , , watching VVG the DT last JJ of IN the DT twilight NN and CC the DT gentle JJ oncoming NN of IN the DT dusk NN . SENT The DT final JJ after IN glow NN of IN day NN left VVD the DT sky NN , , and CC through IN the DT purple JJ which WDT followed VVD it PP came VVD slowly RB the DT first JJ stars NNS , , bright JJ and CC wide JJ apart RB . SENT They PP watched VVD the DT spaces NNS between IN them PP fin VV with IN more JJR stars NNS , , while IN near IN them PP the DT flames NNS and CC embers NNS of IN their PP$ fire NN grew VVD brighter JJR . SENT Then RB he PP sent VVD her PP to TO the DT tent NN while IN he PP cleaned VVD the DT dishes NNS and CC visited VVD the DT horses NNS to TO see VV that IN they PP did VVD not RB stray VV from IN the DT pasture NN . SENT Some DT while NN after IN the DT darkness NN was VBD fully RB come VVN , , he PP rejoined VVD her PP . SENT All DT had VHD been VBN as IN he PP had VHD seen VVN it PP in IN his PP$ thoughts NNS beforehand RB . SENT the DT pines NNS with IN the DT setting VVG sun NN upon IN them PP , , the DT sinking VVG camp NN fire NN , , and CC now RB the DT sound NN of IN the DT water NN as IN it PP flowed VVD murmuring VVG by IN the DT shores NNS of IN the DT island NN . SENT The DT tent NN opened VVD to TO the DT east JJ , , and CC from IN it PP they PP watched VVD together RB their PP$ first JJ sunrise NN . SENT In IN his PP$ thoughts NNS he PP had VHD seen VVN this DT morning NN beforehand RB also RB . SENT the DT waking VVG , , the DT gentle JJ sound NN of IN the DT water NN murmuring VVG ceaselessly RB , , the DT growing VVG day NN , , the DT vision NN of IN the DT stream NN , , the DT sense NN that IN the DT world NN was VBD shut VVN away RB far RB from IN them PP . SENT So RB did VVD it PP all RB happen VV , , except IN that WDT he PP whispered VVN to TO her PP again RB . SENT Better JJR than IN my PP$ dreams NNS . SENT They PP saw VVD the DT sunlight NN begin VV upon IN a DT hilltop NN . SENT and CC presently RB came VVD the DT sun NN itself PP , , and CC lakes NNS of IN warmth NN flowed VVD into IN the DT air NN , , slowly RB filling VVG the DT green JJ solitude NN . SENT Along IN the DT island NN shores NNS the DT ripples NNS caught VVD flashes NNS from IN the DT sun NN . SENT I PP am VBP going VVG into IN the DT stream NN , , he PP said VVD to TO her PP . SENT and CC rising VVG , , he PP left VVD her PP in IN the DT tent NN . SENT This DT was VBD his PP$ side NN of IN the DT island NN , , he PP had VHD told VVN her PP$ last JJ night NN . SENT the DT other JJ was VBD hers JJ , , where WRB he PP had VHD made VVN a DT place NN for IN her PP to TO bathe VV . SENT When WRB he PP was VBD gone VVN , , she PP found VVD it PP , , walking VVG through IN the DT trees NNS and CC rocks NNS to TO the DT water's JJ edge NN . SENT And CC so RB , , with IN the DT island NN between IN them PP , , the DT two CD bathed VVN in IN the DT cold JJ stream NN . SENT When WRB he PP came VVD back RB , , he PP found VVD her PP$ already RB busy JJ at IN their PP$ camp NN . SENT The DT blue JJ smoke NN of IN the DT fire NN was VBD floating VVG out RP from IN the DT trees NNS , , loitering VVG undispersed JJ in IN the DT quiet JJ air NN , , and CC she PP was VBD getting VVG their PP$ breakfast NN . SENT She PP had VHD been VBN able JJ to TO forestall VV him PP because IN he PP had VHD delayed VVN long RB at IN his PP$ dressing VVG , , not RB willing JJ to TO return VV to TO her PP$ unshaven JJ . SENT She PP looked VVD at IN his PP$ eyes NNS that WDT were VBD clear JJ as IN the DT water NN he PP had VHD leaped VVN into IN , , and CC at IN his PP$ soft JJ silk NN neckerchief NN , , knotted VVN with IN care NN . SENT Do VVP not RB let VV us PP ever RB go VVP away RB from IN here RB . SENT she PP cried VVD , , and CC ran VVD to TO him PP as IN he PP came VVD . SENT They PP sat VVD long RB together RB at IN breakfast NN , , breathing VVG the DT morning NN breath NN of IN the DT earth NN that WDT was VBD fragrant JJ with IN woodland NN moisture NN and CC with IN the DT pines NNS . SENT After IN the DT meal NN he PP could MD not RB prevent VV her PP$ helping VVG him PP make VV everything NN clean JJ . SENT Then RB , , by IN all DT customs NNS of IN mountain NN journeys NNS , , it PP was VBD time NN they PP should MD break VV camp NN and CC be VB moving VVG before IN the DT heat NN of IN the DT day NN . SENT But CC first RB , , they PP delayed VVD for IN no DT reason NN , , save VV that IN in IN these DT hours NNS they PP so RB loved VVD to TO do VV nothing NN . SENT And CC next JJ , , when WRB with IN some DT energy NN he PP got VVD upon IN his PP$ feet NNS and CC declared VVD he PP must MD go VV and CC drive VV the DT horses NNS in IN , , she PP asked VVD , , Why WRB . SENT Would MD it PP not RB be VB well RB for IN him PP to TO fish VV here RB , , that IN they PP might MD be VB sure JJ of IN trout NN at IN their PP$ nooning NN . SENT And CC though IN he PP knew VVD that IN where WRB they PP should MD stop VV for IN noon NN , , trout NN would MD be VB as RB sure JJ as IN here RB , , he PP took VVD this DT chance NN for IN more JJR delay NN . SENT She PP went VVD with IN him PP to TO his PP$ fishing NN rock NN , , and CC sat VVD watching VVG him PP . SENT The DT rock NN was VBD tall JJ , , higher JJR than IN his PP$ head NN when WRB he PP stood VVD . SENT It PP jutted VVD out RP halfway RB across IN the DT stream NN , , and CC the DT water NN flowed VVD round VV it PP in IN quick JJ foam NN , , and CC fell VVD into IN a DT pool NN . SENT He PP caught VVD several JJ fish NN . SENT but CC the DT sun NN was VBD getting VVG high JJ , , and CC after IN a DT time NN it PP was VBD plain RB the DT fish NN had VHD ceased VVN to TO rise VV . SENT Yet RB still RB he PP stood VVD casting VVG in IN silence NN , , while IN she PP sat VVD by IN and CC watched VVD him PP . SENT Across IN the DT stream NN , , the DT horses NNS wandered VVD or CC lay VVD down RP in IN their PP$ pasture NN . SENT At IN length NN he PP said VVD with IN half PDT a DT sigh NN that IN perhaps RB they PP ought MD to TO go VV . SENT Ought MD . SENT she PP repeated VVD softly RB . SENT If IN we PP are VBP to TO get VV anywhere RB to TO day NN , , he PP answered VVD . SENT Need MD we PP get VV anywhere RB . SENT she PP asked VVD . SENT Her PP$ question NN sent VVD delight NN through IN him PP like VVP a DT flood NN . SENT Then RB you PP do VVP not RB want VV to TO move VV camp NN to TO day NN . SENT said VVD he PP . SENT She PP shook VVD her PP$ head NN . SENT At IN this DT he PP laid VVD down RP his PP$ rod NN and CC came VVD and CC sat VVD by IN her PP . SENT I PP am VBP very RB glad JJ we PP shall MD not RB go VV till IN tomorrow NN , , he PP murmured VVD . SENT Not RB to TO morrow NN , , she PP said VVD . SENT Nor CC next JJ day NN . SENT Nor CC any DT day NN until IN we PP must MD . SENT And CC she PP stretched VVD her PP$ hands NNS out RP to TO the DT island NN and CC the DT stream NN exclaiming VVG , , Nothing NN can MD surpass VV this DT . SENT He PP took VVD her PP in IN his PP$ arms NNS . SENT You PP feel VVP about IN it PP the DT way NN I PP do VVP , , he PP almost RB whispered VVN . SENT I PP could MD not RB have VH hoped VVN there'd RB be VB two CD of IN us PP to TO care VV so RB much RB . SENT Presently RB , , while IN they PP remained VVD without IN speaking VVG by IN the DT pool NN , , came VVD a DT little JJ wild JJ animal NN swimming NN round NN the DT rock NN from IN above RB . SENT It PP had VHD not RB seen VVN them PP , , nor CC suspected VVD their PP$ presence NN . SENT They PP held VVD themselves PP still RB , , watching VVG its PP$ alert JJ head NN cross NN through IN the DT waves NNS quickly RB and CC come VV down RP through IN the DT pool NN , , and CC so RB swim VVP to TO the DT other JJ side NN . SENT There RB it PP came VVD out RP on IN a DT small JJ stretch NN of IN sand NN , , turned VVD its PP$ gray JJ head NN and CC its PP$ pointed JJ black JJ nose NN this DT way NN and CC that IN , , never RB seeing VVG them PP , , and CC then RB rolled VVN upon IN its PP$ back NN in IN the DT warm JJ dry JJ sand NN . SENT After IN a DT minute NN of IN rolling VVG , , it PP got VVD on IN its PP$ feet NNS again RB , , shook VVD its PP$ fur NN , , and CC trotted VVD away RB . SENT Then RB the DT bridegroom NN husband NN opened VVD his PP$ shy JJ heart NN deep RB down RB . SENT I PP am VBP like IN that DT fellow NN , , he PP said VVD dreamily RB . SENT I PP have VHP often RB done VVN the DT same JJ . SENT And CC stretching VVG slowly RB his PP$ arms NNS and CC legs NNS , , he PP lay VVD full JJ length NN upon IN his PP$ back NN , , letting VVG his PP$ head NN rest NN upon IN her PP . SENT If IN I PP could MD talk VV his PP$ animal NN language NN , , I PP could MD talk VV to TO him PP , , he PP pursued VVD . SENT And CC he PP would MD say VV to TO me PP . SENT Come VV and CC roll VV on IN the DT sands NNS . SENT Where's RB the DT use NN of IN fretting VVG . SENT What's NP the DT gain NN in IN being VBG a DT man NN . SENT Come VVN roll NN on IN the DT sands NNS with IN me PP . SENT That's NNS what WP he PP would MD say VV . SENT The DT Virginian JJ paused VVD . SENT But CC , , he PP continued VVD , , the DT trouble NN is VBZ , , I PP am VBP responsible JJ . SENT If IN that WDT could MD only RB be VB forgot VVN forever RB by IN you PP and CC me PP . SENT Again RB he PP paused VVD and CC went VVD on IN , , always RB dreamily RB . SENT Often RB when WRB I PP have VHP camped VVD here RB , , it PP has VHZ made VVN me PP want VVP to TO become VV the DT ground NN , , become VVN the DT water NN , , become VVN the DT trees NNS , , mix NN with IN the DT whole JJ thing NN . SENT Not RB know VV myself PP from IN it PP . SENT Never RB unmix NN again RB . SENT Why WRB is VBZ that IN . SENT he PP demanded VVD , , looking VVG at IN her PP . SENT What WP is VBZ it PP . SENT You PP don't VVD know VV , , nor CC I PP don't VVD . SENT I PP wonder VVP would MD everybody NN feel VVP that DT way NN here RB . SENT I PP think VVP not RB everybody NN , , she PP answered VVD . SENT No RB . SENT none NN except IN the DT ones NNS who WP understand VVP things NNS they PP can't VVD put VV words NNS to TO . SENT But CC you PP did VVD . SENT He PP put VVD up RP a DT hand NN and CC touched VVD her PP softly RB . SENT You PP understood VVD about IN this DT place NN . SENT And CC that's NNS what WP makes VVZ it PP makes VVZ you PP and CC me PP as RB we PP are VBP now RB better JJR than IN my PP$ dreams NNS . SENT And CC my PP$ dreams NNS were VBD pretty RB good JJ . SENT He PP sighed VVD with IN supreme JJ quiet NN and CC happiness NN , , and CC seemed VVD to TO stretch VV his PP$ length NN closer RBR to TO the DT earth NN . SENT And CC so RB he PP lay VVD , , and CC talked VVD to TO her PP as IN he PP had VHD never RB talked VVN to TO any DT one NN , , not RB even RB to TO himself PP . SENT Thus RB she PP learned VVD secrets NNS of IN his PP$ heart NN new JJ to TO her PP . SENT his PP$ visits NNS here RB , , what WP they PP were VBD to TO him PP , , and CC why WRB he PP had VHD chosen VVN it PP for IN their PP$ bridal JJ camp NN . SENT What WP I PP did VVD not RB know VV at IN all DT , , he PP said VVD , , was VBD the DT way NN a DT man NN can MD be VB pining VVG for IN for IN this DT and CC never RB guess VV what WP is VBZ the DT matter NN with IN him PP . SENT Then RB he PP had VHD finished VVN talking VVG , , still RB he PP lay VVD extended JJ and CC serene JJ . SENT and CC she PP looked VVD down RP at IN him PP and CC the DT wonderful JJ change NN that WDT had VHD come VVN over IN him PP , , like IN a DT sunrise NN . SENT Was VBD this DT dreamy JJ boy NN the DT man NN of IN two CD days NNS ago RB . SENT It PP seemed VVD a DT distance NN immeasurable JJ . SENT yet RB it PP was VBD two CD days NNS only RB since IN that DT wedding NN eve NN when WRB she PP had VHD shrunk VVN from IN him PP as IN he PP stood VVD fierce JJ and CC implacable JJ . SENT She PP could MD look VV back RB at IN that DT dark JJ hour NN now RB , , although IN she PP could MD not RB speak VV of IN it PP . SENT She PP had VHD seen VVN destruction NN like IN sharp JJ steel NN glittering VVG in IN his PP$ eyes NNS . SENT Were VBD these DT the DT same JJ eyes NNS . SENT Was VBD this DT youth NN with IN his PP$ black JJ head NN of IN hair NN in IN her PP lap VVP the DT creature NN with IN whom WP men NNS did VVD not RB trifle NN , , whose WP$ hand NN knew VVD how WRB to TO deal VV death NN . SENT Where WRB had VHD the DT man NN melted VVD away RB to TO in IN this DT boy NN . SENT For IN as IN she PP looked VVD at IN him PP , , he PP might MD have VH been VBN no RB older JJR than IN nineteen CD to TO day NN . SENT Not RB even RB at IN their PP$ first JJ meeting NN that IN night NN when WRB his PP$ freakish JJ spirit NN was VBD uppermost RB had VHD he PP looked VVD so RB young JJ . SENT This DT change NN their PP$ hours NNS upon IN the DT island NN had VHD wrought JJ , , filling VVG his PP$ face NN with IN innocence NN . SENT By IN and CC by IN they PP made VVD their PP$ nooning NN . SENT In IN the DT afternoon NN she PP would MD have VH explored VVN the DT nearer JJR woods NNS with IN him PP , , or CC walked VVD up RP the DT stream NN . SENT But CC since IN this DT was VBD to TO be VB their PP$ camp NN during IN several JJ days NNS , , he PP made VVD it PP more RBR complete JJ . SENT He PP fashioned VVD a DT rough JJ bench NN and CC a DT table NN . SENT around IN their PP$ tent NN he PP built VVD a DT tall JJ wind NN break NN for IN better JJR shelter NN in IN case NN of IN storm NN . SENT and CC for IN the DT fire NN he PP gathered VVD and CC cut VVD much JJ wood NN , , and CC piled VVD it PP up RP . SENT So RB they PP were VBD provided VVN for IN , , and CC so RB for IN six CD days NNS and CC nights NNS they PP stayed VVD , , finding VVG no DT day NN or CC night NN long RB enough RB . SENT Once RB his PP$ hedge NN of IN boughs NNS did VVD them PP good JJ service NN , , for IN they PP had VHD an DT afternoon NN of IN furious JJ storm NN . SENT The DT wind NN rocked VVD the DT pines NNS and CC ransacked VVD the DT island NN , , the DT sun NN went VVD out RP , , the DT black JJ clouds NNS rattled VVN , , and CC white JJ bolts NNS of IN lightning NN fell VVD close RB by IN . SENT The DT shower NN broke VVD through IN the DT pine NN branches NNS and CC poured VVN upon IN the DT tent NN . SENT But CC he PP had VHD removed VVN everything NN inside RB from IN where WRB it PP could MD touch VV the DT canvas NN and CC so RB lead VV the DT water NN through IN , , and CC the DT rain NN ran VVD off RP into IN the DT ditch NN he PP had VHD dug VVD round VV the DT tent NN . SENT While IN they PP sat VVD within IN , , looking VVG out RP upon IN the DT bounding VVG floods NNS and CC the DT white JJ lightning NN , , she PP saw VVD him PP glance NN at IN her PP$ apprehensively RB , , and CC at IN once RB she PP answered VVD his PP$ glance NN . SENT I PP am VBP not RB afraid JJ , , she PP said VVD . SENT If IN a DT flame NN should MD consume VV us PP together RB now RB , , what WP would MD it PP matter VV . SENT And CC so RB they PP sat VVD watching VVG the DT storm NN till IN it PP was VBD over RP , , he PP with IN his PP$ face NN changed VVD by IN her PP to TO a DT boy's NNS , , and CC she PP leavened VVD with IN him PP . SENT When WRB at IN last JJ they PP were VBD compelled VVN to TO leave VV the DT island NN , , or CC see VV no DT more JJR of IN the DT mountains NNS , , it PP was VBD not RB a DT final JJ parting NN . SENT They PP would MD come VV back RB for IN the DT last JJ night NN before IN their PP$ journey NN ended VVD . SENT Furthermore RB , , they PP promised VVD each DT other JJ like IN two CD children NNS to TO come VV here RB every DT year NN upon IN their PP$ wedding NN day NN , , and CC like IN two CD children NNS they PP believed VVD that IN this DT would MD be VB possible JJ . SENT But CC in IN after IN years NNS they PP did VVD come VV , , more JJR than IN once RB , , to TO keep VV their PP$ wedding NN day NN upon IN the DT island NN , , and CC upon IN each DT new JJ visit NN were VBD able JJ to TO say VV to TO each DT other JJ , , Better JJR than IN our PP$ dreams NNS . SENT For IN thirty CD days NNS by IN the DT light NN of IN the DT sun NN and CC the DT camp NN fire NN light NN they PP saw VVD no DT faces NNS except IN their PP$ own JJ . SENT and CC when WRB they PP were VBD silent JJ it PP was VBD all DT stillness NN , , unless IN the DT wind NN passed VVN among IN the DT pines NNS , , or CC some DT flowing JJ water NN was VBD near IN them PP . SENT Sometimes RB at IN evening NN they PP came VVD upon IN elk NNS , , or CC black JJ tailed VVN deer NN , , feeding VVG out RP in IN the DT high JJ parks NNS of IN the DT mountains NNS . SENT and CC once RB from IN the DT edge NN of IN some DT concealing VVG timber NN he PP showed VVD her PP a DT bear NN , , sitting VVG with IN an DT old JJ log NN lifted VVN in IN its PP$ paws NNS . SENT She PP forbade VVD him PP to TO kill VV the DT bear NN , , or CC any DT creature NN that IN they PP did VVD not RB require VV . SENT He PP took VVD her PP upward RB by IN trail NN and CC canyon NN , , through IN the DT unfooted JJ woods NNS and CC along IN dwindling VVG streams NNS to TO their PP$ headwaiters NNS , , lakes NNS lying VVG near IN the DT summit NN of IN the DT range NN , , full JJ of IN trout NN , , with IN meadows NNS of IN long JJ grass NN and CC a DT thousand CD flowers NNS , , and CC above IN these DT the DT pinnacles NNS of IN rock NN and CC snow NN . SENT They PP made VVD their PP$ camps NNS in IN many JJ places NNS , , delaying VVG several JJ days NNS here RB , , and CC one CD night NN there RB , , exploring VVG the DT high JJ solitudes NNS together RB , , and CC sinking VVG deep JJ in IN their PP$ romance NN . SENT Sometimes RB when WRB he PP was VBD at IN work NN with IN their PP$ horses NNS , , or CC intent NN on IN casting VVG his PP$ brown JJ hackle NN for IN a DT fish NN , , she PP would MD watch VV him PP with IN eyes NNS that WDT were VBD fuller JJR of IN love NN than IN of IN understanding NN . SENT Perhaps RB she PP never RB came VVD wholly RB to TO understand VV him PP . SENT but CC in IN her PP$ complete JJ love NN for IN him PP she PP found VVD enough RB . SENT He PP loved VVD her PP with IN his PP$ whole JJ man's NNS power NN . SENT She PP had VHD listened VVN to TO him PP tell VVP her PP in IN words NNS of IN transport NN , , I PP could MD enjoy VV dying VVG . SENT yet RB she PP loved VVD him PP more JJR than IN that DT . SENT He PP had VHD come VVN to TO her PP from IN a DT smoking NN pistol NN , , able JJ to TO bid VV her PP$ farewell NN and CC she PP could MD not RB let VV him PP go VV . SENT At IN the DT last JJ white JJ hot JJ edge NN of IN ordeal NN , , it PP was VBD she PP who WP renounced VVD , , and CC he PP who WP had VHD his PP$ way NN . SENT Nevertheless RB she PP found VVD much RB more RBR than IN enough RB , , in IN spite NN of IN the DT sigh NN that IN now RB and CC again RB breathed VVD through IN her PP$ happiness NN when WRB she PP would MD watch VV him PP with IN eyes NNS fuller JJR of IN love NN than IN of IN understanding NN . SENT They PP could MD not RB speak VV of IN that DT grim JJ wedding NN eve NN for IN a DT long JJ while NN after IN . SENT but CC the DT mountains NNS brought VVD them PP together RB upon IN all DT else NN in IN the DT world NN and CC their PP$ own JJ lives NNS . 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SENT But CC the DT railroad NN came VVD , , and CC built VVD a DT branch NN to TO that DT land NN of IN the DT Virginian's NP where WRB the DT coal NN was VBD . SENT By IN that DT time NN he PP was VBD an DT important JJ man NN , , with IN a DT strong JJ grip NN on IN many JJ various JJ enterprises NNS , , and CC able JJ to TO give VV his PP$ wife NN all RB and CC more RBR than IN she PP asked VVD or CC desired VVN . SENT Sometimes RB she PP missed VVD the DT Bear NP Creek NP days NNS , , when WRB she PP and CC he PP had VHD ridden VVN together RB , , and CC sometimes RB she PP declared VVD that IN his PP$ work NN would MD kill VV him PP . SENT But CC it PP does VVZ not RB seem VV to TO have VH done VVN so RB . SENT Their PP$ eldest JJ boy NN rides NNS the DT horse NN Monte NP . SENT and CC , , strictly RB between IN ourselves PP , , I PP think VVP his PP$ father NN is VBZ going VVG to TO live VV a DT long JJ while NN . 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