A Crying Shame (163 page)
Authors: William W. Johnstone
So did Jon, but he let the sheriff tell him his reasons.
The Links aren't stupid; all they're going to do is go into the parishes surrounding usâright?”That would be my thought, yes.”Shit!”But there is one consolation, Mike. For the most part, your worries are over; let the other sheriffs handle it.”The sheriff studied him for a moment.
Badon, you're a cold-blooded bastard, you know that?”
Badon, you're a cold-blooded bastard, you know that?”The mercenary shrugged.
Perhaps. But have you ever thought of it this way: sometimes practicality and cold-bloodedness are confused.”
Perhaps. But have you ever thought of it this way: sometimes practicality and cold-bloodedness are confused.”Lessons in word usage I don't need at this time, Badon. What are you doing in town?”I came to get a craft of some kind.”A boat?”I believe that is what I said.”To go into the swamp?”I don't intend to go motoring down the center of your quaint little village, Mike.”You're also a smart ass, Badon.”Be that as it may.”Other books
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