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I went through the entire inventory of pipes with Mr. Casler.
"Three-inch diameter, 4-foot-long, 384 stainless steel," he called from the other side of the shed, "ten."
"Ten units of the 384 stainless steel, to spec," I said, checking the last box off the list. "It seems nothing was stolen here."
We started with the titanium ones, which were the most valuable, and went down the value chain.
"Maybe we should check the ceramic ones, too," Mr. Casler said, frowning. He didn't like the ceramic pipes. "Just to be thorough."
I nodded, and we proceeded with the inventory.
Nothing was stolen, but a lot of time was wasted.
As we exited the shed, I saw Mr. Barris, who was finished with his inspection.
"Anything broken or stolen, Mr. Barris?" I asked.
"No, Mrs. Bedwen," Mr. Barris said.
