"Make the stuff yourself then," said Storm indignantly.

"That's the proposition," answered the American; "and what do I get?"

"I'll replace the outfit them Injuns burned. You 'elps yourself."

"Done!"

The American had out a clasp knife, and whittled the edge of a packing case.

"And, say! When you auctions off them widders——"

"They're not my widders."

"Eh? Not your widders yet? Waal, now I kind of thought you was fell heir to them widders. Marrying all four?"

"None."

"'Cause ef they come reasonable I'm open to dicker for Two Bits."