“Ever since you hit this town, you’ve been sticking your nose into affairs that don’t concern you.”
“Sorry if it seems that way to you,” Mr. Livingston said with a shrug.
“Why did you send a wire to Craig Warner?”
“To notify him of Old Stony’s death.”
“That wasn’t your sole reason.”
“You have all the answers,” Mr. Livingston replied, finding it hard to keep his temper. “Why bother to ask any questions?”
“Because I strongly suspect Old Stony told you something you’re hiding from me.”
Mr. Livingston made up his mind to end the unpleasant conversation.
“We promised Stony we would get in touch with the son of his old partner. That’s why we sent the telegram. Tomorrow we’ll be away from here, and you can handle affairs as you see fit.”
The reply obviously did not satisfy Jarrett Walz but, apparently realizing his tactics would get him nowhere, he went away.