His face changed, and lost what might have been called its tragic light, its driven intensity.
His listeners shook their heads in awe.

Hard tales were common in Colorado, but this one was exceptional.

Two of the group left without comment.

Old Kemp stared with narrow, half-recognizing eyes at the new-comer.
"Wal! Wal!" ejaculated the innkeeper.

"It do beat hell what can happen!...