Part 13 Vol. 3
With CrazyGoose soon being out of town and on the way to county, 3Gun asked AJ to keep an eye on Little Ron. He took him to the bakery and introduced him to Gyn and the pair became friends right away. Little Ron had visions of lots of sweets to eat.
That evening a new stranger arrived in town. Looked mighty defeated as he tied up his horse and entered the saloon. Seemed a little shy on cash too when he asked about lodging. He had ridden a long time and was almost falling asleep where he stood.
Of course he attracted the attention of Loopy Lou. She moved right in and introduced herself, offering to buy him a coffee so he would stay awake long enough to answer questions. Before that happened, CG showed up, still annoyed at Lou for her freelance comments in the Dish Rag, and warned the stranger not to get too close to Lou.
3Gun arrived, equally annoyed at CG for not staying in the hotel as asked, and he added his own warning about Lou before taking CG out. The stranger said his name was Ross Buchanan but most called him Buck and he would be happy to talk if he could get something to eat.
Lou took him to the cafe and ordered noodles then learned all about his time working at the rail yards and how he had been abused by the Carson brothers and their fighting game.
AJ told him what had happened to Burt and Arnie and he seemed pleased. Suddenly, Lou decided she had heard enough and she paid for the meal and rushed out. Not typical of Lou's behaviour.
Deputy Darkly and Will arrived back in town and after checking in with AJ and Gyn and learning about Little Ron, she grabbed a good sleep then marched off to speak to Margarita before 3Gun took her out of town.
It didn't do any good because Margarita just stayed belligerent and kept threatening Darkly with what Tex Mex was going to do.
Another surprise hit town when they all learned that Alister and Stray Dog might have left. Nothing was sure but Cole Bone had left the mine and was making cheese that he planned to sell in town.
Nobody noticed the little critter that hitched a ride in his wagon and followed him into the saloon.
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