This dialogue advances the plot of the story by showing that Sutcliffe
Read the excerpt from The Land.
I gave him one. "He's got no hold," I said, Mitchell
looked at me, then kept on with what he was doing
Ray Sutcliffe smiled. "Well, you ride for me today, and
I'll make it worth your while."
I glanced at Mitchell and took my time before I asked,
"Mister Sutcliffe, what're you figuring as worth my
while?"
O will offer Mitchell money to ride his horse.
O will pay Paul to ride his horse.
O is not willing to negotiate with Paul.
O is suspicious of Paul's motives