"
They were almost at the rendezvous, where thousands of cattle had been
gathered into a huge herd, and in every direction could be seen dust
clouds announcing that others were on the way.
"Here comes Carl hotfoot," said Stella. "He looks as if something had
happened, and he was an extra edition with 'a full account of the
terrible disaster.'"
"Hello, Carl! What is it?" asked Ted.
"Der United States marshal vaiting for you on der veranda iss," answered
Carl solemnly.
"Well, what do I care?" asked Ted. "He's come at a mighty busy time if
he just wants to swap a little conversation. Did he say what he wanted?"
"No, but he say it is very important vork, an' for you to hurry."
"My compliments to the marshal, and tell him I'm busy, and will see him
as soon as I get through. You entertain him for a while."
"But he der boss iss."
"Not on this ranch. This is a free and unadulterated republic, where
there are no bosses. Tell him to make himself at home, and I'll be
there as soon as I can."
Now the cattle were all rounded up, and the cutting out of the two and
three-year olds began.
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