contractor, with disgust.

"I took no interest in his affairs--no interest whatever," stated Farr,
with languid tone.

"You don't care much what happens to anybody else, you hog!"

"My interest in other persons is very limited."

"You'll stand by and see one of your kind run away with the property of
poor folks, will you? You meet him later and get your whack?" asked the
big man.

"No," said Farr, mildly. He directed compelling gaze into the eyes of
his detractor. "And you do not think so yourself."

"Perhaps not. But you're worse. You have just said it. You're a selfish
renegade!"

"Peculiarly selfish, hard, and unfeeling."

"And wouldn't turn your hand over to do a good turn for anybody?"

"I don't think so."

"I'll tell you what I think _I'll_ do--I'll detail four of my men to
ride you out of this town on a rail."

"I wouldn't call them off their jobs if I were you! I overheard you say
that you are short of time and men. By the way, you offered me a job.