“If your stepfather doesn’t show up soon, Miss McCabe, you might want to contact the owners of those other horses to have them come get their animals. There’s really no telling how long all of this is going to take. You realize we can’t control the time table.”
Mari nodded. “Yes, I guess it would be best. But darn it, I don’t think Berne is…I know he really didn’t want to get involved and that’s why he went to see Martha and Vince. Sending people’s horses back won’t do his business—his and mine—any good.”
Brett shook his head. “I’m sorry. I wish there was something else I could do. Right now, you’re the only witness we have. We’re obligated to provide you protection. Unfortunately, that probably precludes you going along with business as usual. However, if you want, I can pull a couple o
