VB Fights
Jed returned that evening, worn by a hard day's riding. He was silent. VB, too, was quiet and they spoke little until the housework was finished and Jed had drawn off his boots preparatory to turning in.
Then VB said: "Bob Thorpe was over to-day."
"So?"
"Uh-huh; wanted to buy the Captain."
After a pause Jed commented: "That