He's had lots of experience with horsethieves. In fact he had never killed anyone before, or even given the possibility much thought. She _ought_ to have loved him, Sally said. Both farmers lay dead on the grass near their mule team, which was quietly grazing.
The women and girls passed Martin around as if he belonged to them all; Lorena had developed a rapport with him and took the main responsibility for him when Clara was off with the horses. He was proud as a turkey cock around other men, irritable and quick to pass an insult. She sat silent, showing her puzzlement, which only seemed to amuse Gus. The only awkward part was that the few foodstuffs they had brought had been soaked.
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