A Lost Man

About the Book

Clay removed the thong from his pistol and turned to face the loudmouth and said, “Mr. I don’t know who you think your are, but you just called me a horse thief. Now you retract that, and apologize, and say it loud so everyone here can hear you, or go for your gun.” Major ledbetter realized he had just made a fool of himself. He looked around for help, but saw none coming. If he backed down now he would be the laughing stock of the county, and if he didn’t back down, he had a strong feeling he was going to be dead. “Mr, I’ve never apologized for anything in my life, and I’m not about to start with you.” Before the last word was out of his mouth Clay hit him and Ledbetter was flat on his back in the street.

About the Author

Art Clepper is a native Texan, born in Waller County, Texas. He grew up on the family farm, raising horses and cattle. Art broke and trained his first horse and bagged his first ten-point buck at the age of 12. After high school, he served in the armed forces and spent the next 55 years in sales in Houston, Texas. He lives in Brazos Country, Texas with Barbara, his wife of fifty-seven years. They have three daughters, five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.