If the letter of the law is to be
enforced against us, we'll see that it is enforced against all others."
Bob bowed. "Suits me," said he.
"Does it?" sneered Oldham. He produced a bundle of papers bound by a
thick elastic. "Well, I've saved you some trouble in your next case.
Here are certified copies of the documents for it, copied at Sacramento,
and subscribed to before a notary. Of course, you can verify them; but
you'll find them accurate."
He handed them to Bob, who took them, completely puzzled. Oldham's next
speech enlightened him.
"You'll find there," said the older man, tapping the papers in Bob's
hand, "the documents in full relating to the Wolverine Company's land
holdings, and how they were acquired. After looking them over, we shall
expect you to bring suit. If you do not do so, we will take steps to
force you to do so--or, failing this, to resign!"
With these words, Oldham turned square on his heel and marched to where
Saleratus Bill was stationed with the horses. Bob stared after him, the
bundle of papers in his hand. When Oldham had mounted, Bob looked down
on these papers.
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