Why Is Mr Bauumer Guilty Of Slade's Murder

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Many people assume that there is no justice in society, just revenge and hate. The historical fiction story “Bargain” written by AB Guthrie is a story about a German immigrant, Mr.Baumer, and the town Bully, Freighter Slade. Slade is illiterate and has a drinking problem which is why he died by drinking wood alcohol that Mr.Baumer bought. Personally, I believe that Mr.Baumer is innocent, and is not responsible for the death of Slade. His death was an act of Justice as no one liked him as he drank to much. Mr. Baumer had nothing to do with Slade’s death. For instance, it never said that he purposely bought the wood alcohol so Slade will drink it. How is it his fault he doesn’t know how to read.”People said he could hold a lot without showing