26/27 "Well, some say he is and some say he ain't. Guess it mostly depends on the girl, and she ain't telling yet." "And the man--who is he ?" "Him? Son of a pretty famous character around here, old Squint Rodaine. Owns the Silver Queen property up the hill. Ever hear of him ?" The eyes of Robert Fairchild narrowed, and a desire to fight--a longing to grapple with Squint Rodaine and all that belonged to him--surged into his heart. |