Do I tell Murdock, or do I keep it to myself? Heather asked herself. She had noticed Wagner and knew he was one of Palmer’s henchmen. I know I probably should have said something to Murdock, but I don’t want to ruin anything for someone trying to make a life here. She had also spotted Jackson Hornsby, in Rogers’ entourage, and Nels Osterlund and Alvin Jones in with the group of farmers. It had taken her a while to piece together all the players, but now that she had, she was torn. Murdock does have a right to know who these people are, or were, if he doesn’t already.
“Time for a break,” Murdock said after several hours of pulling the cart. “I need some water and a breather.” Heather dismounted when he set the cart down and handed him a waterskin. “You okay?” he asked Heather after taking
