Up he got then, and really I must leave it to you to decide how much was pose, how much was actual in Apache Kid, when he said:
"I think we had better continue our search, however, not so much for the further wealth we may find as to satisfy curiosity. It would be interesting to know just how much wealth these fellows would n't trust the banks with. Let us continue this interesting and instructive search."
For my part, I, who heard the ring in his voice as he spoke, think he was really greatly excited, and to talk thus calmly was just his way.
CHAPTER XXI
Re-enter—The Sheriff of Baker City
ardon the question," said Apache Kid, looking on me across the hoard, he sitting cross-legged upon one side, I sprawled upon the other, "but do you feel no slightest desire stealing in upon you to possess this all for yourself?"
I stared at him in astonishment, so serious he was.
"It does not even enter your head to regret my return from the dead?"
"Apache!" I exclaimed.