They could hear the dull rumble of the moving herd, the soft bawling of calves.

“They’re movin’ a mighty big herd,” said Jack. “It sure will hit Park Reber hard.”

“You ought to be glad,” said June wearily.

“I wonder if I am? If it was anybody but his own men I might.”

“You believe in loyalty, Jack?”

“If yuh mean trustin’ a friend or an employee—yes.”

“You’ve been to school?”

Jack nodded shortly.

“Six years, June—in Cheyenne.”

“Who sent you there?”