chapter 10
What is going on in Rosie's mind? Will Jack give in finally to Rosie? What becomes of Bill and Abigail? Will Jedidiah Black ever seek full justice for nearly fifty miners more that were killed and clear Noah Stanton's good name? Will Elizabeth be tempted to break it off with Jack once and for all or will she beat Rosie at her own game and get Rollins face out her mind? Will Elizabeth be charged for Rollins murder?
What in the devil's tarnation are you doing here Rosemary? You're suppose to be in prison for your crimes. Who'd you sweet talk this time, a deputy?
No my little Jackie boy of course not. I only broke out of prison to go see a hire officer of the law than that clown Jedidiah. I'm free and we can be married today my prince she smiles.
You mean the circuit judge Wyatt Earl Jones the third. You lied to him as usual. I'm not your prince and I sure ain't marrying you. I'm in love with Elizabeth and we're going to be married soon. Besides we are bound together now. Jack wished he could take back what he said last but he was sorta glad he said it.
You baboon. That was mine and not for you to freely give away. Your innocence was mine she started as she walks off.
Jack couldn't help him self. He burst out laughing as he watches Rosie stamper off like a spoiled brat. Then he ran into Jedidiah. The rough lookin judge explains everything in detail including the charges of murder against Elizabeth. Jack quickly went to find his fiancé.
Meanwhile Bill and Abigail had come to a conclusion that it would be some months before the RCMP would be able to charge Gowen for his crimes. They knew without a doubt that the greedy coward was going down.
They went on with wedding plans as they talked about. She was cooking supper when the door of the cafe swung open. It startles her so bad that she grabs her frying pan.
Who goes there I ask? when no one answers she slowly grabs a knife. Abigail runs dead smack into Jack.
Constable I oughtta horsewhip and hogtie you up for scaring the Hebe jibes out of me.
Sorry Abbey but I need to find Elizabeth and now.
I haven't seen her since your ex came back into town. I thought she was in jail. I told that no good rotten wonton to stay away from my cafe and Elizabeth if she knows what's best for her.
Look Abbey, Elizabeth is going to be tried for Rollins murder and if that circuit judge believes Rosemary then they'll try yo hang my wife for killing her own kind.
Slow down boy, heel now. Elizabeth is innocent. Bill knows cause he was there. You say Rosemary is behind this to? I got something for that crazy woman. Leave her to me cause I'll teach her not to mess with CV citizens. Let me fetch your fiance. Not your wife yet and you'll be lucky if she'll have you after all this ruckus and drama.
Abigail saw no sign of her best friend but a note.
Dear sweet Abigail,
I went for a ride west of town by the cave our Mountie showed me. l need to think and clear my head. I'll be back by supper.
Fondly, Elizabeth
Jack, she's gone to the west caves. she should have been two hours ago. I started sipper late. Please hurry.
He quickly mounts his horse and heads out of town.
To be continued...
Will he find Elizabeth? Will she be safe? What about Rosie and the rest of CV people? Stayed tuned