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He hadn't been to San Antonio in years and he marveled at the new establishments that had sprung up. Call had taken the precaution of buying a lead steer from the Pumphreys--a big, docile longhorn they called Old Dog. There had been no chance to renew their friendship since Jake bad come home. He was careful not to give his feelings away though--he never inquired about the herds, and if the subject of Call and

Riding all that way with Mr. I never tolt on you. Joe's Elmira's boy. Also, he would have to explain to July why he was traveling with a young girl.