"Tell Jed I was over," the big man said as they gave up their errand and turned to go. "And"—as he set a foot on the running board of his car—"any time you're our way drop in."
"Yes, do!" added the girl, and her father could not check the impulse which made him turn halfway as though to shut her off.
CHAPTER XIII
VB Fights
Jed returned that evening, worn by a hard day's riding. He was silent. VB, too, was quiet and they spoke little until the housework was finished and Jed had drawn off his boots preparatory to turning in.
Then VB said: "Bob Thorpe was over to-day."
"So?"
"Uh-huh; wanted to buy the Captain."
After a pause Jed commented: "That's natural."