Saunders, rolling to his side, reached for his holster, when he saw that
in Collie's hand which precluded further argument.
"Don't get up!" said Collie quietly. "I never killed a man--but I'm
going to, quick, if you lift a finger."
Saunders kept still. Collie stepped round behind him. "Now, get up,
slow," he commanded.
When Saunders was on his feet, Collie reached forward and secured his
gun.
"I'll send your check to the store," said Louise, addressing Saunders.
"I shall tell Mr. Stone that I discharged you. I don't believe I had
better tell the men about this."
"Beat it, Saunders," said Collie, laughing. "You are leaving here afoot,
which suits me fine. Red would be plumb happy to know it."
"Red's goin' to walk into my lead some of these days."
"That's some day. This is to-day," said Collie.
Saunders, turning, gazed covetously at the pinto Rally. Collie saw, and
smiled. "I missed twice. The third trick is goin' to be mine. Don't you
forget that, Mister Kid," said Saunders.
"Oh, you here yet?" said Collie; and he was not a little gratified to
notice that Saunders limped as he struck off down the trail.
CHAPTER XXIV
"LIKE SUNSHINE"
Louise drew off her gauntlets and tossed them on the rock.
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