For it is held that shooting at the table disturbs the appetite.
"Good evenin'," said Dan quietly.

"Was it Buck Daniels that you seen at Rafferty's place, Marshal Calkins ?" "Him," nodded the marshal, hoarsely.

"Yep, Buck Daniels." And then he sank into his chair, silent for the first time.

His eyes followed Barry as though hypnotized.
"I'm kind of glad to know where I can find him," said Barry, and took his place at the table.
The silence continued for a while, with all eyes focused on the new-comer.

It was the doctor who had to speak first.
"You've talked things over with Mr.Cumberland ?" he asked.
"We had a long talk," nodded Dan.