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In Chapter Two, David's grandfather gives him a pistol and bullets in case he runs into coyotes while he is out riding. Not accustomed to having a multi-shot gun, David looks to his parents for permission, and they agree, but stress that he’s only...
This quote alludes to the fact that Wes is sheriff, as was his father before him... thus, they had the power to overlook Frank's crimes and do nothing... and no one could say a thing about it.
