I let go of Wheelan and turned around.
“We’re going to town,” I repeated, “but no foolishness when we get there. This is my job, and if I want any help I’ll tell you.”
Peery’s eyes met mine.
“Slim belonged to us,” he said.
“And whoever killed Slim belongs to me,” I said.
That was all on the subject, but I didn’t think I had made the point stick.