Then Will says: "We don't plan murder, and you'll find this ain't a joke.

And since you refuse to accept counsel--" Jest then Buck Hightower interrupts him by yelling out, "I make a motion Billy Harden be prosecuting attorney, then.

Let's hurry this thing along!" And several started to applaud, and call fur Billy Harden to prosecute.

But Will, he pounded down the applause agin, and says: "I was about to suggest that Mr.Harden might be prevailed upon to accept that task." "Yes," says the doctor, very gentle and easy.

"Quite so! I fancied myself that Mr.Harden came along with the idea of making a speech either for or against." And he grinned at Billy Harden in a way that seemed to make him wild, though he tried not to show it.