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But I'm sure glad to see the old cowman right now.
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An old cowman knows to a second just the proper moment to abandon her.
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That old cowman pal of yours looks pretty capable.
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The old cowman, however, had no such intention.
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The old cowman sat hunched over the fire, smoking his pipe for a time in beatific silence.
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And Gabby Pete is an old cowman.
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Have everything included, advised the old cowman, with a sweep of his palm and his voice lowered discreetly.
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With the skill of an old cowman Tad had bedded down the herd and began to ride slowly about them, whistling vigorously.
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"So I notice," assentingly said the old cowman.
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"Wall," said the old cowman, "in the first place, they're pore, but they ain't by no means weak.
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"I've been in Dodge every summer since '77," said the old cowman, "and I can give you boys some points.