Uncomfortable as was the interior of a willow bush, for a man whose clothing was soaked with ice-cold water, it was preferable to becoming a target for some sniper among the rocks, and Bert at least had plenty to think about.
Had he accomplished anything at all, he wondered, by his rash actions at the Leach domicile? Judging from his present predicament it would seem not. And yet had he gone back to the bridge and crossed it in accordance with his original plan he might not have learned anything important, even had he got by Mort Cupples. And his presence at the Leach cabin had at least produced some unexpected results.
First in importance was the escape of Ike Blunt, after Colatta had determined to keep him detained until the deal with Marshall could go through. Bert knew that Blunt wou
