Chapter 17
THE BLACK COYOTEWITH the coming of morning Diana Henders' mind had, to some
extent at least, emerged from the chaos of conflicting emotions
that had obstructed reasonable consideration of her plans for the
immediate future. It had been her intention to ride forthwith to
Hendersville and confront Corson and Lillian with the proofs of
their perfidy, but now saner reflection counseled more rational
procedure. The law now was all upon her side, the proofs were all
in her hands. It was beyond their power to harm her. She would
continue in the even tenor of her ways, directing the affairs of
the ranch and mine, as though they did not exist. When they made a
move she would be prepared to meet it.
She spent an hour before breakfast in the office writing
diligently and then
