This time, I stable Doc soon as I hit town, order extra oats, then get a room at the Liberty Hotel. Only then do I set out to find Jack. When I see Fletcher, one of his deputies, I ask Jack’s whereabouts. Fletch says he’s around, not sure where, and moves on.
I get a meal in the same place as last time, hoping Jack will come looking, but he doesn’t. I could hit a saloon, but know I may run into Lane, so I go to the ice cream parlor and have to laugh when I find Jack inside.
“Dish of vanilla,” I order. I take it to his table. “Mind if I sit?”
He grins. “Help yourself.”
“I’ve got a room at the Liberty,” I tell him between spoonfuls.
“Good to know.”
“Number twenty four. Think you can stop by?”
“Saturday is my busy time, Wynn. You ain’t the only cowhands in town. Maybe later.”
“That’s
