CHAPTER SIXTEEN
OBSCURING THE ISSUE
"Well," said Felix Craft, attempting a pleasantry, "how do I look?"
"You look," said Billy, following a meticulous survey of his questioner's attire, "you look like Mr. Felix Craft, our genial gambler and non-resident ranch owner."
"Shucks, I was hoping I'd look like you. I'd sure enjoy making a good appearance. Maybe the mask will make a difference."
"Mask won't disguise your voice any."
"I'll talk like I had a cold. Oh, I won't have any trouble making folks think it's you."
Felix Craft spoke with tremendous confidence. More than the occasion warranted, thought Billy Wingo.
"Why don't you wear my star?" suggested Bill. "Then folks would sure think it was me."
"Too raw, and you know it. Even you wouldn't do a fool thing like that."