“The men had high words about a business transaction, in which Low thought he’d been badly used. As a matter of fact, Low was treated with perfect fairness.”
“But he was hot about it, eh?”
“I should say so!”
“Where was the threat made?”
“Out there.”
“Near Mason Creek?”
“Yes; on the oil company’s land.”
“Well, do you mean to say that this Hank Low followed Mr. Judson to the city for the purpose of murdering him?”
“No, I don’t mean to say anything of the kind.”
“Then I don’t see how we can suspect Low. Mason Creek is some miles away——”