While he was half blinded by the sweat, the mules gave a big pull and one of the roots that he'd been about to cut suddenly slipped out of the ground, uncurled and lashed at him like a snake. He rode east all morning, a bad feeling in his heart. Then he came back and saddled her horse for her. Dish was always a willing hand except when it came to digging wells.
Maybe he's got money. He had pressed the mare all day and all night, had easily found the river where the battle took place, I swear, Pea Eye said. Dish decided he had to eat one to keep up his reputation, and then the Rainey boys each ate a couple to imitate Newt.
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