TheStranger.PDF by Ing

Author:Ing [Ing]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2011-01-16T23:18:31.668000+00:00

THE STRANGER

meeting face-to-face. A place in town seemed the most neutral place to meet, considering the circumstances.”

“I don’t do shoddy work, McCord. It’s always the best, especially when it means a revival of my beloved South, and the downfall of the North,” Rastus rebuked Slade.

“Well, you’ve seen a sample of his work and you got your neutral meeting place. The actual exchange needs to occur someplace a lot more private, so I hope you are satisfied no one’s going to cross you.

This shipment of bank notes was specially designed for our contact.

Rastus here is a first-rate artist. Let’s get the rest of these plans finalized and remove ourselves from possible discovery. Now where do you want to make the final delivery?”

“Is the merchandise here?”

“No. It’s in a safe place.”

“Fine. But, I want half my money before I leave. I want it in gold.

Try to double-cross me and I’ll be back for you, Archer. Don’t think I won’t.” Slade’s voice was a deep growl of menace Lilly had never heard before. She shuddered at what his words implied.

There was a long silence, and Lilly assumed Cal was considering his options.

“All right,” he said abruptly. “But I better be getting quality service for that kind of payment. Even though you come from good Southern stock from what I hear, I don’t trust you any more than you trust us.

But you’ve got a reputation with your gun and you’re my best chance right now of getting this delivery out on time. Oh, and, McCord…keep your distance from my son. He and his woman are none of your business. Threatening my boy isn’t part of the deal.”

“I’ll tell you the same as I told him—he ever treats a lady with anything but respect in my presence again, he’ll be damned sorry. You don’t like it—find yourself another courier.”

Lilly held her breath when there was another long silence. Even 44

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