"Hold on now Flagg, I said there were several ways that folks might look at what was done. I did not make judgement on the affair. And yes, I will write the story based on the facts. If it was anything other than self defense, since you say Noolan went for his gun first, I won't embellish it in any other way. You have told me what happened years ago, you told me what happened out on the boardwalk. Maybe you recognized him, maybe he recognized you, I couldn't say, I was not there."

"I don't suppose that you want to believe anything but what you think I will do, in so far as my interpretation of the story is concerned. And you are correct that based on the facts, I will write a story as I see it. Now whether I tell it from a historical point of view, or from a serving justice point of view, I have not yet decided. But, however I write it, it will best serve the community." He finished. He had not come for an argument, he had come for the man's story about what happened.

Hold on now Flagg, I said there were several ways that folks might look at what was done. I did not make judgement on the affair. And yes, I will write the story based on the facts. If it was anything other than self defense, since you say Noolan went for his gun first, I won't embellish it in any other way. You have told me what happened years ago, you told me what happened out on the boardwalk. Maybe you recognized him, maybe he recognized you, I couldn't say, I was not there."

Turk blinked, he had not said a thing about the man being judgemental. Maybe the fellow's conscience was bothering him? He let him go on though. Plainly the man was irked. 

"I don't suppose that you want to believe anything but what you think I will do, in so far as my interpretation of the story is concerned. And you are correct that based on the facts, I will write a story as I see it. Now whether I tell it from a historical point of view, or from a serving justice point of view, I have not yet decided. But, however I write it, it will best serve the community." McVay finished. 

Turk just nodded a bit puzzled by the outburst, "I believe I just said the very thing - you can write it as you will, it's a free country."

Caroline, who had been standing there beside the two men listening, smiled, "Well now,  you two gents finished?  Cuz I got a request from another table over there to sing 'em a song but don't wanna interrupt important newspaper business?"

Yes M'am, Miss Caroline. I believe we've finished. And the man is to be commended for his most generous gesture with the reward money. Mister Flagg here will be remembered for good this act will do, and for what it will mean to members of this community." Phinn said as he rose from the chair.

"Mister Flagg, thank you for your time. I truly appreciate it. You'll see the story in the next edition of Union. Hopefully it will meet with your satisfaction. Good day to you both." and with that he stepped away fro the table already having a good idea of what he would write.