In it, unconsciously probably, he still held the gun.
"Duane, a word with you," he said.

"I believe you're not so black as you've been painted.

I wish there was time to say more.

Tell me this, anyway.

Do you know the Ranger Captain MacNelly ?" "I do not," replied Duane, in surprise.
"I met him only a week ago over in Fairfield," went on Aiken, hurriedly.
"He declared you never killed my wife.