I thanked the Stoddards for their hospitality and assured them I'd share how my meal turned out. I couldn't push Karen or Doug any further without causing a scene, but I'd learned enough to let them scurry away. It would be more helpful to corner each of them by themselves in the future. One of three would share something that might confirm a stronger connection to the late George Braun. For now, I could follow up on the leads I'd gotten thus far. What promise had George broken to Cheney? What kind of work did Karen do that caused her to check on results late at night? Who or what really led them to Wharton County? They hadn't been completely truthful, I was certain. I'd share what I learned with Ursula, and maybe she could decipher what was going on.
While devouring my lunch, I checked w
