Chapter 12
The Writing on the Wall
Lacey stood for a moment watching Jeff leave the saloon. A few seconds after the door swung closed, the people began talking again. At first in hushed tones and then as the room regained its energy, it began to sound normal as before. She was embarrassed and she knew that her face must be red but she was also elated. She knew she had not heard the last of Jeff. In fact, she was certain he would try to get even. But for now, she felt like a prize-fighter on a winning night.
The faces turned away and Lacey began to worry. She knew she had to leave sooner or later and she was sure Jeff would also know. She was loving the look on his face in her mind when the picture in her mind made her realize that he wasn’t looking at her. He was looking over her should
