Chapter 20 Summary

Chandler positions himself to observe the last 100 yards of the trail that Joanna must pass on her hike to the canyon floor. He surmises that she must be the one who shot Sherman and likely has a gun. Shortly, Joanna passes his hiding place, and he calmly confronts her.

Chandler acknowledges that he is after the diamonds, that he was waiting for Billy Tuve, and that he had seen him with her further up the trail. He asks if Billy will come down soon. Chandler admits that he works for Plymale, but proposes to betray Plymale in exchange for half the diamonds if they work together to find the old shaman. Joanna agrees to his terms if she can keep the arm to prove that John Clarke was her natural father. During their discussion, Chandler manages to take Joanna's gun from her backpack...