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Any man ’ll lie to save his own skin, ef you git ’im in a tight corner.

Well, I’m a-goin’ to ax him, ’cause I’m curious to know jist what them hes air that you’re afraid he’s a-goin’ to tell. [Going to window] You say the folks is at the barn? They ain’t no light thar, Did my hoss come back?

I dunno!

Have they gone after Andy?

I told you I don’t know!

[Glances at gun rack]

The guns are gone! Jist what I thought! [Starts to rush out.]

[Stopping him]

Hold on, Sid; you cain’t do nuthin’ ’bout it now! They must ha’ left afore you come in, and they’d natchelly go the short way and be halfway over the mountain by this time! It’s too late to stop ’em now!