Some one would be sent up from the Forest Service and the murder would be discovered, unless--unless Hank could hide the body.

There was the lake--but the lake was so clear! Besides, there was always the chance at this season of the year that some tourist would be within sight.

Some tourist might even hear the shot.
It would be risky--too risky.

Like Jack's, his rage cooled while he busied himself mechanically with saddling his horse.

After all, Hank was not criminally inclined, except as anger drove him.