Old Slowpoke
By Morgan, Howard E.
In the rugged Yargod Hills, mountain lion hunter Rall Hollidge and his faithful hound Old Slowpoke share an unlikely bond—both are slow, deliberate, and often dismissed by others, yet both possess a quiet determination that sets them apart. When Jane Saunders, daughter of a prosperous rancher, finds herself caught between her father's expectations and her own heart, Hollidge must confront more than the wilderness that has been his refuge. As rivalry, tragedy, and a desperate search converge in the unforgiving terrain, the steadfast hunter and his ungainly companion face their greatest test—one that will prove whether persistence and loyalty can triumph when speed and cunning have failed.
Publisher: Street & Smith Co. (in Western Story Magazine)
First published: 1930