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184 Sheridan gave his orders to Jackson.

"They'll be going home right after Thora gets something to eat, Red. We can't chance any gossip. And they'd rather be there. We'll give them the buckboard and you and I will ride with them. Tomorrow we'll start in to fix another gate. One that won't burn so easily. Though I don't think there will be any more trouble."

"Is Thora the only one goin' to eat?" demanded Red. "Me, I'm empty as a sucked aig. Which reminds me, I promised this hawss of mine a chunk of pie. I'll go see Quong."