Indiana Belle (American Journey Book 3) by John A. Heldt

Author:John A. Heldt [Heldt, John A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: John A. Heldt
Published: 2016-04-14T03:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 30: CAMERON

Friday, April 24, 1925

Cameron knew when Beatrice Franklin directed him to Thad's office – and not Candice's – that his visit to the Evansville Post would not be a short one. He walked slowly to an open door, peeked inside, and saw the busiest man in town wrap up a phone call.

"Please come in," Thad said.

The editor motioned with his hand and then returned to a caller who apparently wanted to know a lot about ad rates and circulation figures. When he finished the call, he stood up, leaned across his desk, and extended a hand to his visitor.

"It's nice to see you again," Thad said.

Cameron shook the hand.

"You too."

"Please take a seat."

Cameron sat in the nearest of two chairs, lowered his satchel to the floor, and studied his surroundings as the newsman returned to his seat. No matter where he looked in the spacious office, he saw awards, diplomas, and photographs of Thad Grant with famous people.

"I like your pictures," Cameron said. "Is that you with President Harding?"

"That's me with Senator Harding," Thad said. "It was taken five years ago at the Republican National Convention in Chicago. I covered the event for the Post and had an opportunity to meet the senator shortly before he was nominated."

"It's impressive."

"Thank you," Thad said. "I'm sorry for imposing. I'm sure you came here for personal rather than business reasons, but I wanted to talk to you while I had the chance."

"I understand. It's no problem."

"Candice should be in around noon. She's running errands right now."

"I see," Cameron said. "Is there anything special you want to talk about?"

Thad shook his head.

"No. I just want to see how you're doing."

"I'm doing fine."

"Have you completed your research?"

"I've finished most of it," Cameron said.

"That's good. If I can help you in any way, please let me know."

"I will."

"I have to admit I'm surprised you're still here," Thad said. "When we met last month, I got the impression you were just passing through."

Cameron smiled.

Here we go again.

"I was."

"So what happened?"

"I kept finding new things to research."

"Is that all?" Thad asked.

"I'm not sure what you're getting at."

"Have other things kept you in Evansville?"

Cameron chuckled.

"Maybe."

"I don't mean to pry," Thad said. "Your personal life is your business. It's just that when my ace journalist shows interest in a man from another state, I pay attention."

"Are you worried I'm going to steal her?"

Thad laughed.

"Yes!"

Cameron smiled.

"You overestimate my appeal, Mr. Grant."

"Please call me Thad."

"OK. You overestimate my appeal, Thad. While it's true I like Candice and have been seeing her socially for about two weeks, I have no plans to take her to New England. I'm not sure she would go even if I asked. If there is one thing I've learned about your society editor, it's that she loves Indiana and wouldn't leave the state for anyone."

"Are you sure about that?" Thad asked.

"I'm as sure as I can be," Cameron said.

Thad chuckled.

"That's a relief."

"I'm serious," Cameron said. "You're worrying about nothing."

"That's good to hear."

Cameron leaned back in his chair and processed what the editor had said.

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