Harry Bronson Box Set by L C Hayden

Author:L C Hayden [Hayden, L C]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Angel Trumpet Press
Published: 2017-05-20T22:00:00+00:00

thirty-five

Freddie Young drummed his fingers on the telephone. He liked the small sum of money he’d made by equipping Paul McKenzie with the .25 caliber. He would make another small bundle once he called Paul with Carrier’s whereabouts. But what if, instead of calling Paul, he called Carrier? Stuart had told him Carrier had money. Why shouldn’t he get some of it? Freddie picked up the handset.

The phone rang three times before Carrier picked up. “Yes?”

Sweat prickled Freddie’s forehead when he heard Carrier’s voice. Had he made a mistake? Too late to change his mind. Carrier probably had caller I.D. and could identify him.

“Speak now or I’m hanging up,” Carrier said.

Freddie swallowed the lump in his throat. “Mr. Carrier, sir, you don’t know me.”

“Get to the point.”

“I have valuable information.”

“I’m listening.”

Freddie felt his heart slowing a bit from its rapid pace when he first dialed Carrier’s number. Probably the rumors he’d heard had been nothing more than exaggerations. Even if they weren’t, he’d get his money and be done with Carrier. He mentally patted himself on the back. He’d made the right decision. “Does the name Paul McKenzie mean anything to you?”

“I’m not in the mood for games. If you have something to say, spit it out.”

“Paul McKenzie bought a clean gun from me and plans to use it on you.” Freddie paused, waiting for a reaction, or at least a comment. When none came, he continued, “He also hired me to locate you.”

“Is he a professional?”

“He works for the Dallas Police Department, but he’s no policeman. He’s some kind of technician, and he’s as green as they come.”

“Paul McKenzie.” Carrier stretched out the words as though rolling them in his mouth. “I remember him now. I should have done him at the same time I did his wife. Rather a shame. She was such a pretty thing.”

Carrier’s cold tone frightened Freddie. He should have left well enough alone.

“Did you tell Paul where to find me?”

“No, I haven’t. I thought I’d talk to you first.”

“You’re calling from Custer.”

Freddie closed his eyes. Carrier did have caller I.D. The area code revealed his location. “Yes. McKenzie’s here, too.”

“I want you to pick him up and bring him to me. Call me when you’re close to Two Forks and I’ll tell you where to meet me.”

“What if he doesn’t want to come with me?”

“Then force him.”

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