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when will dug down into the flour barrel he almost immerdiatly came up with a rollof paper money tied with a hemp string.he handed it to denton. then stuck his hand back into the flour barrel. a smile crossed his face as he brought out two more rolls. " i never seen the like! " will exclaimed. denton didnt untied the rolls but taped them on the side board of the wagon bed. when he had what he thought was the most of the flour knocked off he handed the rolls back to will. " lets take these back to the office to count. we are a little exposed right here." will stated.as he got down from the wagon. the two lawmen then walked back into willcox. headed to the shrrifs office. will told denton he would have to turn in a written report to the judge some time later today. then a hearing would be set to determine the disposition of all the goods. denton walked along hopeing this wouldnt take to long. he ws a witness to much of this event , he would have to be present at the hearing but he wanted to get back to his f w ranch. when the rolls of cash had been spread out and counted it came to a little over 800 dollers. will leaned back in his chair and whistled " who would have thought? ole alvie looked like he didnt have a thing in the worl. the undertaker is the only man with a bill to be paid from this." will shocked up the bills and tied them with the hemp string. he then put them in the county safe and locked the door. denton nodded" ill be at the boarding house when you need me."he turned to leave. " you got your plans worked out yet?" will asked. denton stoped and turned arund."no, but before i make any plans, is there a brand inspecter in this area? i may need one" " the livestock sanitary board has only been in existance a little while. i dont know if they have hired anyone for down in this corner of the state. whats wrong?" wil asked. " i dont know yet, but there seems something out there at the f w isnt right. soon as this hearing is over ill be headed back out that way. is harry kipnis still in town i may need to sell a few head." DENTON EXPLAINED " IME GOING TO WORK ON THOSE PLANS YOU MENTIONED. IF YOU NEED ME COME GET ME."he went out the door. will started writting out his report to the judge. shakeing his head.