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He flung it off mechanically . Spring was here of a truth ; in the town he had not noticed her coming . `` You 're right , Dade , '' he declared suddenly , over his shoulder . `` This beats getting up at noon and going through the motions of living for twelve or fourteen hours in town . I believe I 'll have Manuel get me a riding outfit , if he will . Maybe I 'll take you up on that rodeo proposition . Reckon your old don will give me a job ? ''