“All right,” grunted Rawls. “See yuh later.”

While Butch wondered where Cultus was taking her, Della was wondering the same. The pain had eased up a little now, and with the going of the pain came curiosity.

“Where are you taking me?” she asked.

“Where you’ll be safe—the JK ranch.”

“Kelton’s ranch?”

“Shore.”

“I’ll not go, I tell you!”

“Well, I’m goin’ out there, and if I’m any judge of ankles, you ain’t in no shape to get out and walk.”

“But, my God, I don’t want to go out there, Collins! Don’t you realise anything?”

“They won’t bite yuh.”