True Grit page 17

 True Grit page 17 by ric gustafson

" How much is she paying you?".

Cogburn looked at Maddie. " Enough".

" Is she paying you $500 dollars?".

" No".

" That is what the Governor of Texas is offering for Chelmsford".

I gave LaBoeuf a stern stare. " Chaney".

Cogburn looked at Maddie. " I will stick with sis".

" The Bibbs family is putting up $1500 for Chelmsford".

" Chaney". I stomped my foot. " That was not our agreement".

Cogburn grinned. " How would we split the money?".

" If we catch him, I'll split the $1500 with you".

Cogburn frowned. " And if we have to kill him?".

" I'll give you $500". He stared at Maddie. " Either way, it's more than what she is paying you".

I stomped my foot louder. " I have already paid you cash money".

" I need to think about my cash flow baby sister".

I put my hand out. " Give me back my $25 dollars"/

Cogburn lowered his head. " I already spent it".

I walked toward the door. " You have not heard the last of Maddie Ross".

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