— Didn't you get the idea? We don't like to see dummies like you in town. Where's your mule? You let him get away from you?
— That's what I want to talk to you about. He's feeling real bad.
— Who?
— My mule. He got all riled up when you men fired those shots at his feet. And now he refuses to be reasonable.
— Are you making some kind of joke?
— No. I understand that you men were just playing around, but the mule, he just doesn't get it. Of course, if you were to all apologize... I don't think it's nice you laughing. My mule doesn't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize, you'll get away with some kicks in the mouth.