“That’s yore pay up to the first of the month, McLeese.”
“And I’m through right now, eh?”
“Yeah, right now.”
“All right,” McLeese got to his feet unsteadily. “I’ve got some personal stuff at the ranch and I’ll go get it.”
Reber nodded, and they watched McLeese leave the house. None of the other men made any comment. For several moments after McLeese was gone Reber stared silently at the door. Then:
“I think that’s all boys. Goodnight.”
He got to his feet and June walked from the room with him. The men looked curiously at him, and went out.
“I need a shot of liquor,” said Patterson dryly. “Personally, I think the old man is losin’ his mind.”
“He’s as crazy as a bedbug!” snapped Carlin. “Offers a job to Jack Silver, and then gives it to a ⸺ woman! I’ll take a drink with yuh.”