The old man looked out the window, past the tree where Wade had been standing to something far beyond. Im going to make things happen that should have happened a long time ago.
Gramps, you arent planning something crazy, are you?
The old mans lips pressed into a firm line. I aint tellin, but itll make things right around here. And about damn time.
Lindsay moved up beside her grandfather and laid a hand on his arm. I dont like that youre keeping secrets from me.
This is one I had to keep, darlin. He patted her hand. Its for your own good. There are people who might try to stop me.
Voices sounded from the bunkhouse.
Wade doubled back around the house and came in from the opposite side, his mind churning through all hed heard.
Henry Kemp had a plan. Question was, did it involve killing Governor Lockhart?
Wade had to find the evidence, and fast, of previous attempts to kill the governor, before another attempt met with success.