The manager admitted that he had “picked her up” at Calumet Springs, when the company was there on its way to Blossom Range.
“She wanted to join us, and I let her do so, as I thought we could use her,” he explained.
“So you really know nothing about her?”
“Not a thing!”
When Buffalo Bill left the Casino, he sent a telegram to the marshal of Calumet Wells, requesting him to hold the woman until certain charges against her could be investigated.
“Now for Juniper Joe’s!” he said to the officer.
When they reached the cabin of Juniper Joe, they had somewhat the same experience; Juniper Joe was not there, neither was his wife. The cabin was locked.
The door which the scout had so recently splintered had been somewhat repaired, and was braced on the inside, as well as locked.
“This is queer!” was the officer’s comment.