Strike of the Mountain Man by William W. Johnstone

Author:William W. Johnstone
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kensinton Publishing Corp.
Published: 2012-10-25T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER EIGHTEEN

Welcome to Sugarloaf,” Sally said after Smoke took Malcolm to the ranch and made the introduction. “Tell me, Mr. Puddle, what do you think of Colorado, so far?”

“Please, call me Malcolm. I love Colorado so far. The mountains are quite impressive and beautiful.”

“They are a bit overwhelming, aren’t they? I remember my impression of them the first time I came here.”

“You mean you aren’t from Colorado?”

Sally laughed. “Heavens no. I’m not sure anyone is actually from Colorado. But once I got here I became so attached this is truly my home now, and Boston seems just like a place I have visited. Of course, I’ve visited New York as well, so I know what a tremendous difference it is for you.”

“Monte told me about Malcolm’s welcoming committee at the depot,” Smoke said.

“Welcoming committee?” Sally asked.

“A couple of the Frenchman’s cowboys decided to roust him. One of them took his hat and dared him to take it back.”

“Oh, that’s awful.”

Smoke laughed. “Not so awful. Malcolm took it back.” Smoke looked back at Malcolm. “Monte said you pack quite a punch.”

“I was a professional fighter for a while,” Malcolm said.

“Ha! I thought it might be something like that. It’s good to be able to take care of yourself, but be careful where and how you use that skill. No matter how good you are with your fists, they’re no match for a gun. And I’m sure you have noticed just about everyone out here carries a gun.”

“Yes, I have noticed. But I’m not good with a gun.” Malcolm chuckled. “The truth is, I’ve never even fired one.”

“We’ll take care of that soon enough.” Smoke turned to Sally. “Have we got anything to feed our guest?”

“Smoke, have I ever turned anyone away?” Sally replied.

Smoke smiled. “No, you haven’t. And, shamelessly, I have taken advantage of that.”

“Shamelessly,” Sally said, returning Smoke’s smile.

“What’s for supper?”

“How about fried ham? And I’ll fry some potatoes and scramble some eggs in with them.”

“And biscuits?” Smoke asked.

“Of course.”

“Sounds good.”

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