Continued; The Doolin Gang.

As I walked out the door, I responded, 'Yes, sure seems that way."
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Days later, after spending time looking through recent reward posters, I learned Doolin had teamed up with another bunch of outlaws by the name of Dalton. My friend Sheriff Clark wired me with news about the entire group trying to rob two banks at once in Coffeyville Kansas.
It was a total failure; the law knew earlier, and the Dalton's killed but the gang escaped with Bill Doolin leading the task.

Clark warned not to take Doolin's escape lightly. He could be coming my way or going into Oklahoma territory and hid.
I gave my deputy Clark's message and let him read what we may be facing and with caution be prepared.

Charlie already knew of Doolin's activity in Kansas, especially the bank robbery in Spearville. His remarks were, "That fellow is doing his dirty work near to my home. It will give me immense pleasure to put a bullet through his skull."

I responded, "It will give me a greater pleasure if he keeps riding and find refuge elsewhere."

The last thing our little community needed was trouble from a gang of cut throats and losing the people's lifelong savings. Remembering Clark's warnings, I wondered if Doolin had ties with another bunch calling themselves, (The Wild Bunch.)

I knew of their activity. Clark had mentioned having a friend by the name of Heck Thomas investigating their actions, but my understanding was Doolin was the leader of the wild bunch and I doubted he would come through Texas but hid somewhere in what was known as the territory, (Oklahoma).

The only way we would have any dealings with the group was them to ride toward Mexico and then it was possible for a shootout. However, I was taking Clark's advice and kept Charlie and self-ready for the unexpected.