“The two school marms left a few minutes ago. They took their luggage and went just as soon as they got back from the Rainbow River trip. Miss Parker told me to give this to you.”
He offered a check which was made out for the exact amount owed by the women.
“But I thought they intended to stay at least two weeks more,” Connie murmured, staring at the check. “Maybe they didn’t like the trip.”
“That was part of it,” Lefty agreed. “They came in lookin’ pretty hot and bothered.”
“Do you know where they went?”
“Yes, to the Bradshaw Ranch. Said they had heard it was a lot better place.”
“Someone has been talking with them.”
“Looks like it all right. Pop had the nerve to come for them himself.”
“He’s no friend of mine any more,” Connie said indignantly. “I wish I had been here.”
“It wouldn’t have done any good.”