"It is unbelievable the number of misleading statements there are afloat; clever tales to catch the Curious whereas the truth is entirely sufficient. Billy was in the center of Interest everywhere he went, and though heavily armed, he was as gentlemanly as a college bred youth. He quickly became acquainted with everybody, and with his humorous and pleasing personality grew to be a community favorite. In fact, Billy was so popular there wasn't enough of him to go around. He had a beautiful voice and sing like a bird. One of our special amusements was to assemble every few nights and have a singing. Frank Coe and I played the fiddles, and we all danced, and here Billy, too, was in demand. The kid bunked with me the greater part of the winter. He was a good pal, always happy and pleasant. He helped me with all the chores and domestic work, and I could not have asked for a better friend or companion. We hunted together, and Billy became quite expert as a deer slayer. He often said to me George I wish I had a home like this I'd send for my mother and be the happiest kid alive. It was earlier in the year that he went to work for Tunstall. This was the first time in his life that he had ever drawn a cent of wages, and the only opportunity that had ever been given to him to make good. He was delighted and anxious to please his employer, and Tunstall seemed really devoted to the kid. There is no doubt that Tunstall had a wonderful influence over Billy for good, and in my opinion, if Tunstall had lived much of the tragedy in which Billy and others of us figured, would never have occurred."