Johnny began to hum—
Joyous Joe got a juniper jag,
A-jogging out of Jaytown;
Joyous Joe got a juniper jag—
"We'll show that prickly pear from Montanny some fine points."
"Now, look here, Kid; don't you let 'em get a cow across th' line. Shoot every one, but keep yore eyes on th' gang."
"'Joyous Joe got a juniper jag,—' Come on, you half-breeds!"
"Wonder where Hopalong is?" Red asked.
"Up on th' Peak, I reckon. Hey, Billy!" he yelled. "Here comes Billy, Red."
"I guessed as much when you yelled; if you don't yell away from my ear next time I'll kick yore pants over yore hat. D——d idiot, you!"
"Hullo, Billy," cried Johnny, ignoring Red's remarks. "Just in time for th' pie. Where's Hopalong?"
"In th' hills."