True Grit page 22

 True Grit page 22 by ric gustafson

Moon winced. " You shot me in the leg".

Cogburn gave him a blue handkerchief to tie around his leg. Cogburn noticed a large pot in the fireplace. " You waiting for company".

Quincy smiled. " That's our breakfast and lunch".

Rooster frowned. " I'll bet".

Moon winced again. " My leg hurts".

Quincy stared at his friend. " Be quiet".

Rooster looked at the two men. " When was the last time you saw Ned Pepper?".

Quincy shrugged his shoulders. " I don't know any Ned Pepper".

" There's a new man riding with him".

Quincy frowned. " I don't know any Ned Pepper".

" This new man goes by the name of Chaney". Cogburn thought for a moment. " He carries a Henry rifle".

Quincy's voice got more desperate. " I don't know who this Chaney is".

" If you don't help me". Cogburn frowned. " I will take both of you back to Judge Parker".

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