He answered “Oh yes sir, thank you kindly. I am kind of parched. We didn't think to bring a flagon of water with us. We were talking about riding back to town and getting some water when you all came along.”
Manny gave the man a drink from one of their canteens. He was very grateful for the water and said, “Oh thanks so much, sir.” He also said, “My name is Henry Little and I am from Calipatria. My buddy here in the wagon was Jimmy Jones. He is dead I reckon. Are you going to kill me too?”
“No Henry, we are not going to kill you. Do you want to die here today?” Manny asked.
“Well, no sir I reckon not but then hell any day is as good as any other, don'tcha think? I guess given the fact we tried to drygulch you men it might be something you would think about.” Manny did not take Henry's c
