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or where some of his people are living. Every minute we wait out here, we give them a chance to get ready for us. Two of you men remain outside and see that nobody gets away from the place; I'll call you if we need you inside."
Kowen signaled to one of his biggest deputies. The man advanced, put his shoulder against the door, pressed against it.
"Got it bolted, I guess!" he said.
He backed away, rushed forward, struck the door again with his shoulder, and burst the door open.
Sheriff Kowen and his deputies sprawled into the little front hall of the cottage!
