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Consent Was Given.
Marshall P. Wilder tells the follwing story: "During the late stormy weather Buffalo Bill had a little gathering in his tent of friends, among whim were a number of cowboys. During the fun an invited Englishman entered and said, 'Aw, beg pawdon, but-aw, may I keep my hat on?' 'Yes, old boy,' replid a cowboy, 'if you keep your boots on.'"-New York Sun.