The Drifter Detective by Garnett Elliott

Author:Garnett Elliott [Elliott, Garnett]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: General
Publisher: BEAT to a PULP
Published: 2013-03-16T04:00:00+00:00

"Today's the day," Gideon said, pouring Jack his third chicory coffee for the morning. The stiff brew almost brought him around to full consciousness. They both had their feet up on Gideon's desk. Deputy Strummer was nowhere to be seen.

"The day for what?" Jack said, still groggy.

"Full surveillance of McFaull's ranch. Nighttime, too. I've got credible information he'll be moving whisky, but I don't know exactly when."

"You want me to check out that barn?"

Gideon shook his head. "I want you to note every vehicle coming and going, and get the plates if you can. I suspect a number of trucks will be involved."

Jack glanced at Strummer's empty chair. "Your deputy had a little girl trouble last night."

"Nothing new. He's distraught, that boy. You've already seen his temper. I keep thinking he's going to go off and do something I can't fix."

"He was fighting over McFaull's wife."

"Him and half this town's pants-wearing population." Gideon set his cup down with a sigh.

"You didn't tell me McFaull kept a loose woman."

"I figured something like that was peripheral to whisky-running."

Jack stared into his coffee. He was getting a sideways feeling. Instinct told him this grinning, tow-haired sheriff wasn't what he seemed to be. The little town of Clyde harbored more secrets than he cared to know. But the money … he couldn't just pack it in now, hitch up the trailer and blow for Abilene.

Could he?

"You're not bored here, are you?" Gideon said, his voice hinting at an edge. "I heard tell there was a ruckus at the widow Talbot's place last night. Someone had her whipped into a fury."

"I wouldn't know."

"Well, don't get froggy on me just yet. You'll get a chance to earn your money, and soon. I promise."

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