Wade just died with his head on Wils's lap.

But Jack never knowed what hit him.

He was shot plumb center--both his eyes shot out!...

Wade was shot low down....
Montana an' me agreed thet Jack throwed his gun first an' Wade killed him after bein' mortal shot himself." * * * * * Late that afternoon, as Columbine lay upon her bed, the strange stillness of the house was disturbed by a heavy tread.

It passed out of the living-room and came down the porch toward her door.