Clarence E. Mulford

Name: The Coming of Cassidy — III : Jimmy Price
Author: Clarence E. Mulford

The Coming of Cassidy — III : Jimmy Price (1913)

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“The Coming of Cassidy — III : Jimmy Price”, published in 1913, is a work by Clarence E. Mulford. It explores elements such as Jimmy, bunkhouse and Longhorn.

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Clarence E. Mulford, The Coming of Cassidy — III : Jimmy Price (1913)

“ A horseman, having topped the little hill just behind the bunkhouse, was racing down the slope as fast as his worn-out horse could carry him, and in his upraised hand a Colt glittered as it swung down to become lost in a spurt of smoke. Longhorn, returning to warn his chief, felt savage elation at this opportunity to unload quite a cargo of accumulated grouches of various kinds and sizes, which collection he had picked up from the Bar-20 northward in a running fight of twenty miles. ”

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Clarence E. Mulford, The Coming of Cassidy — III : Jimmy Price (1913)

“ He was always under the eyes of a man who believed him ignorant of the surveillance. He already knew that three different brands of cattle "belonged" to the "ranch," and his meager experience was sufficient to acquaint him with a blotted brand when the work had been carelessly done. The Boss was the foreman and his outfit, so far as Jimmy knew, consisted of Brazo Charley and Longhorn, both of whom worked nights. ”

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Clarence E. Mulford, The Coming of Cassidy — III : Jimmy Price (1913)

“ The smiling explanation of the Boss, when Jimmy's guns had been locked up, he knew to be only part truth. "Yo 're so plumb fighty we dass n't let you have 'em," the Boss had said. "If we got to bust yore high-strung, unlovely spirit without killin' you, you can't have no guns. An' th' corral gate is shore padlocked, so keep th' cayuse I gave you."
Jimmy, enraged, sprang forward to grab at his gun, but Longhorn, dexterously tripping him, leaned against the wall and grinned evilly as the angry youth scrambled to his feet. "Easy, Kid," remarked the gun-man, a Colt swinging carelessly in his hand. ”

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Clarence E. Mulford, The Coming of Cassidy — III : Jimmy Price (1913)

“ I 'm from th' Bar-20, what owns them cows you been abusin'. Huh! he shore tied some knots! Wasn't takin' no more chances with you, all right!"
"G'wan! He never did take none."
"So I 've observed. Get th' blood circulatin' an' I 'll give you some war-medicine for that useless gun of yourn what ain't sand."
"Good for you! I'll sidle up agin' that shack an' fill him so full of lead he won't know what hit him!"
"Well, every man does things in his own way; but I 've been thinkin' he oughta have a chance. He shore gave you some. Take it all in all, he 's been purty white to you, Kid. ”

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Clarence E. Mulford, The Coming of Cassidy — III : Jimmy Price (1913)

“ The Boss smiled cynically. "You can't hide it, Jimmy. Yo 're th' man what got so popular with th' sheriff. Ain't you?"
Jimmy half arose, but the Boss waved him to be seated again. "Why, you ain't got nothin' to fear out here," he assured him. "We sorta like fellers that 'll take a chance. I reckon we all have took th' short end one time or another. An' I got th' idea mebby yo 're worth more 'n fifty a month. Take any chances for a hundred?"
Jimmy relaxed and grinned cheerfully. "I reckon I 'd do a whole lot for a hundred real dollars every month." ”

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Clarence E. Mulford, The Coming of Cassidy — III : Jimmy Price (1913)

“ Jimmy turned further around in the saddle and his eyes narrowed. "I 'm goin' to mind my own business, because it 's healthy," he retorted. "You th' President, or only a king?" he demanded, sarcastically.
"I 'm boss of Tortilla range," came the even reply. "You answer my question."
"Then you can gimme a job an' save me a lot of fool ridin'," smiled Jimmy. "It 'll be some experience workin' for a sour dough as ornery as you are. Fifty per', an' all th' rest of it. Where do I eat an' sleep?"
The stranger gazed steadily at the cool, impudent youngster, who returned the look with an ironical smile. ”

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Clarence E. Mulford, The Coming of Cassidy — III : Jimmy Price (1913)

“ Jimmy started a little. "Why, yes; he was once a pal of mine. But he got so he could blot a brand plumb clever. Us cow-punchers shore like to gamble. We are plumb childish th' way we bust into trouble. I never seen one yet that was worth anythin' that would n't take 'most any kind of a fool chance just for th' devilment of it."
The Boss ruffled his cards reflectively. "Yes; we are a careless breed. ”

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Clarence E. Mulford, The Coming of Cassidy — III : Jimmy Price (1913)

“ For instance, I know yo 're honest. That 's why I cut you loose tonight. You see, my friends might drop in here any minute an' if you was in bad company they might make a mistake. They acts some hasty, at times. I 'm also offerin' you a good job if you wants it. We need another man."
"I 'm yourn, all right. An' I reckon I will give th' Boss a chance. He 'll be more surprised, that way."
Cassidy nodded in the dark. "Yes, I reckon so; he 'll have time to wonder a li'l. ”

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Clarence E. Mulford, The Coming of Cassidy — III : Jimmy Price (1913)

“ He noticed that the trail kept to the low ground, skirting even little hills and showing marked preference for arroyos and draws with but little regard, apparently, for direction or miles. He had just begun to cross a small pasture between two hills when a sharp voice asked a question: "Where you goin'?" ”

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Clarence E. Mulford, The Coming of Cassidy — III : Jimmy Price (1913)

“ He had got real popular with a certain posse because he was careless with a straight iron. Folks fairly yearned for to get a good look at him. They rid up to her place and she lied so sweet an' perfect they shore apologized for even botherin' her. ”

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