As
soon as dawn came he sought two reliable men in the valley below, and
posted them as guards over his own property; but, before he finally
rode away, the three brought forth the body of the murdered Mexican and
reverently buried it on a secluded spot of the bleak hillside.
Then, convinced that every precaution had been taken, Westcott turned
his horse's head toward Haskell. As he rode slowly up the street in
the bright sunlight his mind reverted to Stella Donovan. The stern
adventures of the night had temporarily driven the girl from his
thoughts, but now the memory returned, and her bright, womanly face
arose before him, full of allurement. He seemed to look once more into
the wonderful depths of her eyes and to feel the fascination of her
smile. Eager for the greeting, which he felt assured awaited him, he
strode through the open door into the office. The room was vacant, but
as he crossed the floor toward the desk the proprietor entered through
the opening leading into the barroom beyond. Timmons had quite
evidently been drinking more than usual--the effect being largely
disclosed by loquacity of speech.
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