CHAPTER SIXWade pondered an unfamiliar reaction for him—that of resentment and animosity which had nothing whatever to do with Simm Bell and the aftermath of one of his raids. This not unexpected move of the rustlers had resulted from a contact of his own. Left to make his own decisions, his very first fight after his escape from the rangers had to do with right and justice. It struck him deeply and when he realized that significance he felt an elation which mounted with his anger.
His first action was to saddle his horse. He did not miss the suggestive glance Bert shot over to Aulsbrook. Wade stopped short.
“Bert, I reckon you’ll be damn sorry for that,” he said, bluntly.
“For what?” queried the rider.
“I saw the look you gave your boss. And it said as plain as print that the distrust
