from page 212 of DEVIL MAKE A THIRD:

"Buck," the Governor said, frowning fiercely, "I've met your mother. Prettiest woman here. But you've been stingy with her closest competitor."

Lota's eyes were wide, startled, looking back up at Buck. "Young woman," the Governor said, "I'm the governor you've heard cussed so much, and at my age that half-scared look in your eyes is a great compliment."

Buck laughed.

"Miss Lota Kyle, Governor."

"It's exciting to meet a governor," Lota said.

"I'm a little excited, too, Miss," he said, then turned towards Jeanie Bannon whose eyes had gone from one to the other during the introduction. "Perhaps you ladies would excuse Buck while he joins me in a short discussion of liberty at the bar."

The Governor walked energetically, talking all the time, across the lobby with Buck's elbow firmly gripped.

"Fine-looking girl. Built strong, like a first-generation woman." He glanced quickly at Buck. "Pity she can't sit with us up at the end."

"Hmm," Buck said, as they reached the bar. "Governor, a girl like her is as dangerous at your age as seven-card stud." He listened to the old man while he caught Jeff's eye and motioned for him to join them.

"....completely backwards," Governor Thrasher was saying as Jeff sidled close,"a man can get to old to be hurt." (from the April 17, 1906 OZARK TRIBUNE)