"Unless they turn their claims over to us, they'll never see the girl again."
"Why no get boy, too?"
"We don't need 'em both, and I'm sure Bum will know how to handle that kid if he gets fresh."
"S'pose Bum bring wrong girl?"
"He won't. He had a good enough look at her in Plains City so he'll know her again."
Cindy and Alec slipped back to their tethered ponies. Alec was pale and shaken.
"Gosh, sis!" he breathed. "Am I ever glad we left! They intend to kidnap you!"