Brother's Keeper by Thomas Robert J

Author:Thomas, Robert J. [Thomas, Robert J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: R & T Enterprise Inc.
Published: 2011-08-03T06:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

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EWTON CASH RODE UP TO THE Carter ranch house. It was the biggest house in the entire area, probably twice the size of Hardin’s

place. One of the ranch hands took the reins from Newton’s horse as he dismounted. “What can I do for you, Mister?” asked the ranch hand.

“I’m looking for Terrence Hanley. Is he still working for the Carter spread?”

“Yep, he’s one of the few hands that Mrs. Carter kept after…well…you know.” Newton nodded.

“Yeah, I know all about what happened. Quite a thing don’t you think?” asked Newton.

“I was there and saw it. I never seen anything like it afore in my life. I was in the hotel sleeping off a hangover and by the time I got up and saw what was happening; it was over; except for when that kid shot Deke Moore right there in the middle of the street. He didn’t even give Deke a chance. That boy’s meaner than a basket of rattlers and twice as fast, I’ll say that.”

“Yeah, but he did have reason. You’ve got to give him that,” said Cash.

“I guess I have to agree with you on that. Anyway, Hanley is over in the barn working. I’ll tie up your horse for ya.” Newton thanked the hand and walked over to the barn. He found Terrence Hanley working on one of the stalls that had some loose boards. He was pounding away and didn’t hear Cash enter the barn. Cash waited for Hanley to stop and when he did, Cash spoke.

“Mr. Hanley?” Hanley turned around and looked at Cash.

“That’s me. What can I do for you, Mister?”

“I’m delivering a message from Cal Hardin. He would like to see you.”

Hanley narrowed his eyes as if to be able to look into Cash and find out why. “What in the hell does Cal Hardin want with me?”

“He wants to ask you to do a job for him.”

“Hell, I’m trying to keep the job I still got here. At least, I hope I still got it. Don’t know whether or not I’ll have a job tomorrow. Carter’s widow ain’t happy with most of us and she’s fired most of what’s left of Carter’s old crew, at least the ones who are still alive. What kind of job?” Hanley asked, his curiosity getting the better of him.

“He wants you to go and look for a man and take a message to him.”

Hanley put his hammer down and looked Cash over real good. “I’ve seen you before, in Andy’s Saloon, haven’t I?”

“Yeah, I’ve seen you in there a few times. We’ve never had any words, but I know who you are,” replied Cash.

“Cal Hardin seems to be a pretty nice fellow. I’ve never heard a bad word about him at least. Who does he want me to find?”

“He wants you to find that young man Jess who killed Carter and his men. He wants you to take a message to him.”

Hanley took off his hat and looked at Cash with amazement. “Do I look

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