The feeling had started even before he knew Elmira was dead, and it grew even when he knew he ought to be grieving for Elmira. Jasper Fant fared no better, whether from love of Lorie or lack of skill, Dish didn't know. He looked at her sheepishly, as if he had something to say but didn't want to say it. They cut the men down and buried them in one grave.
For a time he felt Gus was just ahead, leading the way. Once again, Clara had reason to be glad of Cholo, who was as good with women as he was with horses. Captain McCrae had not seemed disturbed, whereas he felt such confusion he could scarcely think. He wished he had just told Lorie no, and left her to sweat it out in Lonesome Dove.
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