then the bullet whirred through their group at shoulder height , and thumped up a cloud of dust a hundred yards or so behind them . have any plans , other than taking care of your aunt ? `` there was nothing wrong with you or law or what the three of you want . another gun shot behind me and another feeder dropped to the ground . she was a tiny woman in her late seventies , her back rather bent , but still lively in her movements and intelligent in her gaze . what a time to realize the truth . 