Synopsis

Kate was astonished to receive a remarkably amiable letter from Homer Bedloe announcing his imminent arrival at the Shady Rest for a few days. A flicker of suspicion crossed her mind. When he arrived, Bedloe proved as charming as his words suggested. He explained that he’d come because a valuable racehorse was being shipped from Hooterville to Pixley aboard the Cannonball, and he wished to be present to ensure everything proceeded without incident. Ray Rogers, the horse's owner, corroborated thi