When Lex was gone, Dot gave the sympathetic hotel man the details of the raid on the ranch, omitting nothing except the fact of her father’s a*******n and subsequent rescue; for she believed it unwise at this time when Lemuel was being accused of having friendly relations with Billy Gee, to mention the important part—heroic and praiseworthy though it was—the latter had played in the night’s events. She was positive that the raiders themselves would keep silent on the matter, if for no other reason than to cover up the lawlessness of their own act.
“But have you any proof that Quintell is at the bottom of this persecution, Dot?” asked Merriman, when she concluded.
“No. Not direct proof, but—”
“In that case, I wouldn’t make any rash move. If you have him arrested, it will simply aggravate
