Twenty-five! He was getting close to the Star and Bar man, and the excitement increased.
Indian Charlie laughed loud enough for Frank to hear, scornfully saying:
“It’s a case of luck—nothing more. He’ll slip up in a minute. Why, he’s getting nervous now!”
Frank paid not the least attention to this, apparently not hearing it.
Thirty balls were broken! Two more would tie the Star and Bar man.
Every spectator was standing. Inza Burrage was confident, while Sadie Rodney was almost quivering with excitement. Miss Abigail looked calm and confident.
“Ther youngster is a wonder,” said Pecos Pete. “I’ll allow he kin shoot as well as ride, an’ that’s a right smart bit.”
Thirty-one!
Another to tie!
Thirty-two!