"And where he spent that two hours after the hold-up before he came to town. That'll have to be explained too," said Bob.
"Oh, Em he'll be able to explain that all right," decided Steve cheerfully.
"Where is Crawford now?" asked Dave. "He hasn't been arrested, has he?"
"Not yet. But he's bein' watched. Soon as he showed up at the bank the sheriff asked to look at his six-shooter. Two cartridges had been fired. One of the passengers on the stage told me two shots was fired from a six-gun by the boss hold-up. The second one killed old Tim Harrigan."
"Did they accuse Crawford of the killing?"
"Not directly. He was asked to explain. I ain't heard what his story was."
"We'd better go to his house and talk with him," suggested Hart. "Maybe he can give as good an alibi as you, Dave."
"You and I will go straight there," decided Sanders. "Steve, get three saddle horses. We'll ride out to the Bend and see what we can learn on the ground."
"I'll cash my chips, get the broncs, and meet you lads at Crawford's," said Russell promptly.