And the Hills Opened Up
“For the past few hours, he’d been counting and recounting the payroll for the Dennison Mining Company and wondering how far he could get, and for how long he could live, on $2,810. About seven years salary for an average working man, wasn’t it? He wouldn’t live like a king, or even a politician, but a savvy individual with few expenses could get along well enough on such a sum, at least until such time they relocated to a new environment, such as New York City, that more favorably suited thei...r disposition. “What do you think, Mr. Wells? Should I abscond from this ghastly place and start anew?” Flies buzzed about the dead man’s face, intrigued. How they’d gotten into the house was a mystery to Cooke, who kept the windows shut and locked no matter the weather outside. He bore no great love for insects, birds, bats, or rodents. Their place was out of doors, his was in.
Cooke rose from his chair and circled round his desk. “Did you ever think of a comparable plan, Mr.MoreLess
Cooke rose from his chair and circled round his desk. “Did you ever think of a comparable plan, Mr.MoreLess
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