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Beyond the bunkhouse, which was the nearest building to the corral, stood the low but roomy log structure of the main ranch house. As Ashton came around the front corner, close behind Gowan and the girl, Knowles rose from his comfortable chair in the rustic porch, knocked out the half burned contents of his pipe and extended a freckled, corded hand to the stranger.
"Howdy, Mr. Ashton! Glad to see you! " he said with hearty hospitality. "Hope you've come to ease up our lonesomeness by a month or two's visit."