Elmira heard the word, and knew what it meant, but she didn't care what anybody called Dee--the fact that he was nearby was all that mattered. Then he had given her a sweet kiss, told her to look after his boy, and left her with ten dollars and the memory of their reckless years together in Abilene and Dodge. It was true. The Indians could have the moon suck all the water out of the wells and rivers, or else turn it all to salt, like the ocean.
But grass is interesting, the old man said. He felt lost in his mind and wondered if all the boys would be there when he got home. He changed his mind and cut off three of the horses that were of little account anyway. Allen stood a moment, started singing an Irish song in a quavering voice, then broke down crying and couldn't finish it.
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