Judge Hinkle turned to Wade. "Any objections?"

"No," said Wade. "I guess justice is what we all want--results, as you

said yourself."

He was a subdued man. His three witnesses stirred uneasily, with

sidelong glances. Spinal Maginnis kept a corner of his eye on those

witnesses.

"Suits me," said Johnny.

"I got to get me a drink," whispered Caney, and rose, tiptoeing. But

Maginnis rose with him.

"Sit down, Mr. Caney," he said. "You look poorly. I'll fetch you some

water."

Pete Harkey took the stand and was duly sworn. He crossed his legs and

addressed the judge.

"Well, we went up in Redgate, Dan Fenderson and I and a bunch. We

thought there was no use of more than one coming here to-day, because

we all saw just the same things."

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