"Insult me as much as you like. 'No fighting' is the rules of this hotel. I asked you, how is that little girl? Sweet on Mat Bailey, is she? Well, I'm glad of it."
"Yes; she and Mat have been good friends ever since Will Cummins was killed."
"So? How's that?"
"Why, you know she came down on the stage that day, and saw it all. Some say she knew the robbers and helped them find Cummins' bullion. I guess Mat was in the deal, too. Anyhow, she and Mat have been good friends ever since, as I tell you."
"Now look here, O'Leary, you're dead wrong. That girl is as innocent as you are."
"Sure! The judge just sent me up for snatching a purse, you know."
"I tell you that girl knew nothing about the hold-up."
"It must have happened after you left California, or you wouldn't be so sure. I'll tell you about it. Stage comes down from Moore's Flat. Mamie Slocum talks and laughs with Will Cummins. Sees where he stows his old leather grip. Sings out to the robbers, 'That's Mr. Cummins' valise under the seat there.'"
"That's a lie, and you are a fool to believe it!"
"I'm telling you the facts."