`` now let me see if i can figure out who 's who . '' it takes a great deal of ready cash to buy a cattle-herd . ' being with him made me realize that i was n't happy with mack . 'you know far more about that sort of thing than i do. ' `` no , you will never , '' said the voice , `` you will never be alone again . '' `` like they were both going to be back any moment . jake 's gaze lowered , and his voice trailed off . 