“If you don’t think I am, hang on to yourself for a minute!” replies Half-Mile from above us.
“King’s X!” I whoops. “Mistake here!”
“Two mistakes,” yells Yuma. “Who in thunder are you fellers?”
“Magpie and Ike.”
“Oh!” says Yuma. “Sorry I missed.”
Then the four of us stands up and looks at each other.
“Howdy, Magpie. Howdy, Ike,” says Half-Mile. “Nice day today.”
“Great,” agrees Magpie. “Howdy, Yuma. How’s your folks?”
“If I had any they’d be tolable,” says Yuma. “Thanks just the same.”
“You spoiled the best start I ever had,” complains Half-Mile.