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`` You must go , '' said Manly , scanning the telegram . `` It is n't the last cattle that he sold you that 's worrying my boss . He has two herds on the market this year , one at Trail City and the other at Ogalalla , and he may have his eye on you as a possible buyer . You have a pass ; you can catch the eastern mail at noon , and overtake the cattle train in time to see the beeves unloaded . '' `` Which herd did you come up with ? '' inquired Joel , fumbling through his pockets for the forgotten pass . `` With the one at Ogalalla .