One of them was Pratik and he had lost his father due to heart attack a few years back. His mother's name was Yogita and at that time she must be arou...d 40-42 years of age after death of Pratik's father, we used to go to his home so often just in case, Yogita aunty need any help. So, one day, after coming from my college, I had my food and went to Pratik's home. Pratik opened the door and took me in. We then went to his room and were talking to each other. All of a sudden, Pratik's mobile rang. " She closed the novel she was re-reading for the fifth or sixth time, an erotic tale of a naive young woman's descent into forced sexual slavery, and returned it to its place on her master's bookshelf before sitting back down again on his couch.After locking the front door behind him, Trent simply stood there, facing her. She hated the way he looked at her, like she was merely a possession, or perhaps a pet animal that needed to be trained. She could tell he was also admiring her body,. " From under a bottle Stud produced a folded piece of brown paper with "C. Bell" scribbled on the outside.The message inside was just two crudely printed words: GIL DED."Damn," said Alexander Beall loudly, crumpling the paper. He stalked out of tavern, pushed open Annie's door and said, "See you soon," untied his horse and galloped off toward home with the taste of bile in his mouth.An hour and a half later he was in Georgetown and saddle sore. He looked for Nolan at the Anchor and the Sailors'. He sure did appreciate good whiskey, Luke thought.When Luke rode into Prescott he saw what had to be Marshal Tillman sitting with another man in front of the marshal's office. He got off his horse, hitched him to the post in front of the office, and stepped up to the two men."Marshal Tillman?" The lawman nodded and Luke handed him Elwood's note. "Mr. Sloan asked me to bring this note to you." Elwood Sloan?" Marshal Tillman unfolded the note and read it. "You Donaldson? Luke nodded. "What.