“I shouldn’t wonder. Anyhow, I had business out this way, so I came along. I took the trail to save time.”
“So! Business out here, you say.”
“Yes. I’m looking for Hank Low’s place. I presume it’s not much further, is it?”
“Hank Low’s! No, it ain’t much further—’bout two gunshots.”
There was surprise and suspicion in the man’s tone.
“This trail will bring me there, I suppose,” said Nick.
“’Twill if ye follow it far enough.”
“Then I shall have to go on. I’m much obliged——”
“Hold on, stranger! What’s yer business with Hank Low?”