Evil Grows & Other Thrilling Tales
“Earl Briggs nodded. He was a lean country boy, leaner even than Thickett, and with his shock of unruly wheat-colored hair and freckle-spattered face he looked far too young to be wearing a star on his buff shirt. "That's what I said, Verne," he affirmed. "She's got a rifle and Lord knows how many cartridges up there and she threatened to blow a hole in her nephew's nice tailor-made suit if he didn't clear off her land." "Did he take her advice?" A quick grin flashed across the younger deputy's ...face. "You know Leroy, Verne. What do you think?" "I think he took her advice. Where is he now?" "Out on Route Forty-four. He called the office from one of those free telephones the Highway Department put in last spring." "Madder'n a half-squashed bee, I expect." Thickett made a face at his untouched meal and pushed himself reluctantly to his feet. He towered over Earl by a full head. "Get in touch with Luke and Dan and tell 'em to get over to Molly's place on the double and wait for me.
No sirens–we don't want any state troopers in on this one.MoreLess
No sirens–we don't want any state troopers in on this one.MoreLess
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