It was folded and thrust into the sugar jar, and Casey pulled it out and held it crumpled in his hand while he sweetened and drank the coffee, forcing himself to take it slowly.

When the cup was empty to the last drop he went over and sat down on the edge of a spring cot and unfolded the note.

What he read surprised him a great deal and puzzled him more.

I leave it to you to judge why.
"I saw it again last night in a different place.

The last horse died yesterday down the canyon.