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When Trooper Kintrap arrives in Copper Creek, his officious nature and dedication to the letter of the law makes him unpopular with the locals. Kintrap, however, has a soft spot for children, and he hides evidence of a murder in order to protect a child.
Note: This short story was published in the 'Youth' section of the Australian Journal. Entry reads: 'Five marks to Alan Seymour (13), No. 2 Flat, Essex St., Fremantle, W.A.'