A Reinvented Lady (Sons Of A Gun Book 2) by Brenda Sinclair

Author:Brenda Sinclair [Sinclair, Brenda]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: frontier small town, escaping the past, making a fresh start, hiding from family, dangerrous situation, soliving a crime, Pinkerton agent
Publisher: Brenda Mae Sinclair
Published: 2020-03-29T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 19

Daniel paced the jailhouse floor, twirling his Stetson in his hands. “I’m telling you, Carl, I think it could happen.”

“You seriously believe the bank robbers plan to pull another robbery? That they’re watching the bank to learn when it reopens and then they’re going to rob it again?” the sheriff scoffed.

“That’s the plumb craziest thing I’ve ever heard,” added Deputy Jim Snow, sitting across from the sheriff, arms crossed and frowning.

“Crazy but not impossible,” Sawyer Manning suggested. “Takes some guts to even consider it.”

“Wouldn’t surprise me if these two possess more nerve than brains,” Harold Watson chimed in.

Daniel hung his Stetson on a hook by the door. Stroke of luck Harold being here. “Maybe they’ve been cyphering and figured there’s a lot more money to be had.”

“One possibility,” Carl conceded.

“Maybe they’re figuring Milton will still be working there.” Sawyer glanced at Carl. “Maybe the bank clerk is a loose end they plan on tying up?”

“While feathering their nest with more cash at the same time,” Daniel ventured. He’d been running a dozen scenarios through his mind since he headed to the livery after figuring out the only thing of importance the old man must have been observing from that dang hill was the First National Bank. Nothing else made sense.

Jim Snow stood and stared at Daniel. “You truly expect us to believe this fairy tale you’ve concocted?”

“The only other premises that hill overlooks are my sister’s ladies’ shop and the bakery. I doubt the old fellow has a hankering for cinnamon buns or some new britches. He’s been watching that bank!” Daniel stated, emphatically. “I’d stake my reputation on it. That is, if you figure I have a reputation.”

Carl slapped him on the back. “You’ve done good work in town. Heard about the Branson boy’s accident this afternoon. I’d say you’ve got a fair reputation to uphold.”

“All right, gentlemen. Let’s assume for a minute Daniel is right about this.” Sawyer wagged a finger at Harold. “You’re reopening the bank tomorrow at ten. Say the robbers spot the door unlocked and folks coming and going. Would they risk a robbery the first day the bank opens for business?”

Daniel stood, hands on hips. “Why not?”

“Definitely would provide an element of surprise.” Carl glanced at Daniel. “Especially if we hadn’t learned about this fellow on the hill from young Robbie.”

“Could be we’ve got ourselves a miniature hero in town if another robbery occurs tomorrow,” Harold suggested. “That boy might be responsible for saving the bank a lot of grief.”

“And a barrelful of money.” Carl stood. “All right, let’s err on the side of caution. We’ve been given warning of a possible robbery and we’d be dang fools to ignore it. Even if it proves completely idiotic in a couple days when no one has robbed the bank, at least we didn’t let skepticism get in the way of us doing our jobs.”

Daniel shook the sheriff’s hand. “Thanks, boss. At least one of you believes me.”

“It ain’t a matter of believing you, Daniel,” Jim Snow offered.

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