Where you going, Lee ?" Haines turned from his task of saddling his mount.
"Private matter.

Kilduff, you take my place while I'm gone.

I may be back tomorrow night.

The chief isn't apt to return so soon." A few moments later Haines galloped out of the willows and headed across the hills towards old Joe Cumberland's ranch.

He was remembering his promise to Kate, to keep Dan out of danger.