“Hiram sought me out on the farm last night after you left. Asked where the haunted hayrides were taking place and told me he had business to take care of with Lloyd.” Nana D had known both men for most of her life, but while she and Hiram had always been at odds, Lloyd was a long-term friend. She wouldn't tolerate anyone causing trouble when it was undeserved.
“Did you see him carrying any strange bottles or bags? I can't believe our local magistrate would take such a huge risk in a public setting.” Although I found it odd that Hiram had been looking for Lloyd right before the incident had occurred, the irascible man would've been much more careful. Was it possible that Hiram suspected Ian O'Malley and Lloyd Nickels of conspiring to hurt Prudence? If they had been guilty, Prudence must h
