I Want To Be A Cowboy

More than anything, Billy wanted to be a cowboy. Taking pity on him, a
rancher decided to hire the lad and give him a chance.

"This is a lariat," the rancher said while showing him a rope, "we use
it to catch cows."

"I see," said Billy, trying to seem knowledgeable as he examined the
lariat. "And what do you use for bait?"