Monday, March 10
Puppet Shows and Shadow Plays: Part 2a – The Begay Ranch
“Blade? Jake Blade? Is that you?”
Archive huffed with the realization that the man could speak English. Hammer just smiled.
Blade smiled and shook his hand. “Yes?”
“Name’s John Rope.” He took Blade’s hand and pumped it. “You should have beaten Rodriguez in that match, man. You were robbed.”
“I know,” said Blade. “But that’s old news. What can you tell me about the Begays?”
Rope nodded. “Victorio had complained that someone was stealing his sheep these past two months. They were disappearing without a trace. Even coyotes leave carrion, but whatever this thing was, it did not. The night before he disappeared, Victorio told me he was going to sit out all night with his rifle until he caught the culprit.”
“Thanks, that’s helpful.” Blade flashed the man another smile. “If you remember anything else, please don’t hesitate to contact the police. They’ll get in touch with us.”
“Will do, Blade.” As they walked away, he called over his shoulder. “What that whore did to you, sucked, man! You deserve better than Christine Dee!”
Blade’s smile disappeared. [MORE]
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