Travelin' Text Tinhorn

Travelin' Text Tinhorn

by Andy Knight

Tex Tinhorn was just a saddle tramp, drifting from town to town. He meant no harm to anyone. But he made a big mistake when he arrived in Tumblegulch. Not that folks were unfriendly in these parts, 'cos they were. He stopped off at the "Golden Nugget" saloon to wet his whistle and wash away the trail dust. This was his error, 'cos the Claytons were in town. Now local folks don't use the saloon on these occasions but if they do, they keep their eyes fixed to the floor, 'cos,it don't take much to upset a Clayton. As Tex found out when he accidentally spilt Billy Clayton's drink.

Well, all hell let loose, but Tex was lucky to get away with jest his hat shot full a holes. All you could see of Tex was a cloud of dust as he high-tailed north on the trail ag'in. I sure hope he don't take the trail east at Red Rock Pass, 'cos that'll lead him to Roughwood and the McCarthys are in town...