5/25 That's what I told the Jedge last night, but he said he didn't give a whoop; thet he knew more poker than both ov 'em put tergether. I tell yer them fellers stole that money, an' they killed Beaucaire--" "Hold on a minute," I broke in, my mind cleared of its first passion, and realizing the necessity of control. "Let's keep cool, and go slow. There is no proof of cheating, and Kirby has the law behind him. Let me talk to the captain about what had best be done." "Who, Thockmorton ?" "Yes; he'll know the better action for us to take. |