Chapter 19
Danny dropped Grim off at home and met Clara at the Post Office. “You look like hell,” he said, and stepped away from the counter as she took a swat at him.
“Language,” she snapped. “You really know how to make a lady feel good, Danny.”
“Sorry, mom. You got a second?”
Clara spread her arms, indicating the deserted Post Office lobby. “I think I can find a second for you.”
“I found one of Ron Wallen’s canes by the road last night.”
Clara looked up at him, the letters she was sorting forgotten.
“Grim and I went out to Wallen’s place today.”
“Did you,” Clara paused as someone passed by on the sidewalk. “Did you find her?”
“No.” Danny leaned closer to her, whispering, and told Clara what he did find.
Don’t tell anyone.
That was what Danny had said, before dropping hi
