[Keith of the Border by Randall Parrish]@TWC D-Link bookKeith of the Border CHAPTER XXI 8/14
Now the rest of the outfit are showing up, and there will probably be something interesting happening before morning.
Wouldn't mind it so much if I had a single deputy worth his salt." "What's the matter with Bain ?" "Nothing, while he was on the job, but 'Red' Haggerty got him in 'Pony Joe's' shebang two hours ago; shot him in the back across the bar.
Ned never even pulled his gun." "I'm sorry to hear that; what became of Haggerty ?" The marshal let his eyes rest questioningly on the doctor's face for an instant. "Well, I happened to be just behind Ned when he went in," he said gently, "and 'Red' will be buried on 'Boots Hill' to-morrow.
I'm afraid I don't give you much chance to show your skill, Doc," with a smile. "If they all shot like you do, my profession would be useless.
What's the matter with your other deputies ?" "Lack of nerve, principally, I reckon; ain't one of 'em worth the powder to blow him up.
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