One of the dance hall girls chimed in, “She's a little girl, Plummer, for God's sakes!” This assertion resonated with the crowd, which voiced unanimous agreement.
Plummer put his hands on his hips with his head down for a moment. He held his arms up again and waited for silence. “I am first and foremost a fair man,” said Plummer. “I believe that the rule of law and keeping one's word is what sets us apart from the savages.”
The Indians, still watching impassively, showed no reaction, whether they understood the reference to them or not.
Plummer continued, “I am also a public servant now and perhaps I should bow to the will of the people. I will pay all bets in full.”
The crowd approved, and men crowded around Plummer for their three-to-one payout.
Andrew clapped Jane on her back. She
