28Bob Millson desperately wanted a workout to ease the tension, but chose to conserve his strength for what might be a physical ordeal this evening. He even stayed out of the garden because the constant bending tended to stiffen his back and there was always a chance that a yellow jacket could sting him on a hand and cause painful swelling. He'd need both hands for the task they were to undertake.
Applegate and Di Librio went about their daily business, while the deposed minister paced through the parsonage now cluttered with half-filled boxes. By mid-afternoon he simply had to get out of the house, so he made a trip to the local grocery store and stocked up on frozen TV dinners.
He contemplated buying a bottle of wine to celebrate their success, but thought better of it. Despite prayer
