'Where did you get it?'
"'Don't ask no questions, "Doc." I had some trouble gittin' next the
goods, and maybe it ain't over yet. I'll know in the morning. If anybody
asks you anything about it, you ain't lost no watch--see? Last time you
seen me I was goin' West, see--don't forget that. That's all, "Doc." If
you're pleased, I'm satisfied.'
"He held out his hand to say good-by, but I wouldn't take it. His
appearance, the tone of his voice, and his hunted look made me a
little nervous.
"'Sit down. You'll let me pay you for it, won't you? Wait until I go
back in my bedroom for some money.'
"'No, "Doc," you can't pay me a cent. I'm sorry they got the mother's
picture, but I couldn't catch up with the goods before. That would have
been the best part of it for me. Mothers is scarce now--kind you and me
had--dead or alive. You won't mind if I turn out the gas while I slip
out, do you, and you won't mind either if I ask you to sit still here.
Somebody might see you--' and he shook my hand and started for the
window.
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