““Secundo Alvino Juan Estivar.” “And your address?” “Rancho Yerba Buena.” “That is the area depicted on the map to your left?” “Yes, sir.” “You’re employed there?” “Yes.” “In what capacity?” “Foreman.” “You’re responsible for the operation of the ranch?” “The court appointed young Mrs. Osborne boss during Mr. Osborne’s absence. I take orders from her. If there are no such orders, I do the best I can without them.” A suffusion of scarlet spread across Esti...var’s cheeks and into the whites of his eyes. “When the ranch makes money, I don’t claim any credit; when there’s a robbery and a murder, I’m not about to take the blame.” “No one is putting the blame on you.” “Not in words.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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