“Yeah, it kinda looks as though Jimmy was about sunk,” agreed Lovely.
He walked back to the door and looked out. Cutter was crossing the street, looking down toward the office. He met Ryker in front of the post-office, and they went up the street together.
“Cutter and Ryker are pretty good friends, ain’t they?” asked Lovely.
“Always have been,” grunted Roaring.
“Cutter’s prob’ly fixin’ to have me arrested,” grinned Lovely. “Mebby I better go home while the way is clear. How soon do they have Pete’s trial?”
“Next week,” replied Roaring.
“Before Judge Beal?”
“If he lives that long.”
“Who—Pete?”
“No, Judge Beal.”