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They found the door was torn off the storeroom. It hadn't even been secured. Someone had just been in a terrific hurry. There wasn't a single weapon left. MacFarland studied the disarray, then thoughtfully hefted a broad-bladed pick axe.
"I'm of the opinion," he said quietly, "that in a short time things are going to get a little rough around here."