Virginia had grown a little pale under her tan, and the hand that gripped her horse’s reins was clenched tightly, but she summoned a smile for Gale’s benefit.
“Just some of the boys having target practice, I reckon,” she said easily.
But Gale was not to be deceived. Target practice would not cause Virginia to appear suddenly so nervous. However, Gale did not press the subject at the time. She knew if there was something wrong at the K Bar O she would know it before long.
Chapter II
ROBBERY
“I’m going into town, ride along?” Virginia asked, coming into the ranch house living room the next morning.
“I will,” Gale said immediately.
“And me,” agreed Valerie.
“Did you say ride?” groaned Janet. “On a horse?”
“Of course,” Virginia laughed.
Janet made a wry face and with the greatest care eased herself into a chair piled with cushions.