Murders on the Ridge by Andrea Smith

Author:Andrea Smith
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Publisher: Meatball Taster Publishing, LLC
Published: 2020-03-24T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 18

Dalton reported for work at the Hatfield’s place Saturday morning. His senses were now on high alert since Billy Ray had shared what he’d done with Dalton a couple of weeks back while they were fishing. It might explain why there hadn’t been any deliveries in over a month - or did it?

There could be other reasons for that, in particular, the argument Vince and Harlan had that Billy overheard. He’d need to fill Jack in on the latest when he met with him later that day.

Everything at the compound seemed normal. Harlan came out to where Dalton was mixing grain, chewing on his signature toothpick. “What’s new Dalton?” he asked.

“You tell me Harlan,” Dalton replied. “Things seem a bit tense around these parts lately. What’s going on?”

Harlan shrugged his shoulders. “Beats me. Plenty around here to keep us all busy. We like sticking together, know what I mean?”

Dalton nodded. “I do.”

“Sometimes it’s just best to keep close and maintain a low profile if you catch my drift.”

Dalton knew Harlan was sending a message. He wasn’t sure of the intent. He remained silent filling a bucket with the grain mix to feed the goats.

“Hey, Daddy says once you finish here if you’d stack the bales of straw we just got in over at the small barn against the far wall.”

“I’ll do it,” Dalton replied. “What are you up to today?”

“Aww . . . not much. Hey, Tammy had her baby night before last. A baby boy. She named him Barton. I’m headed to pick her up from the hospital. Her boyfriend finally found himself a job and can’t leave work.”

“Well tell Tammy congrats for me,” Dalton replied. “How does Madison feel about having a baby brother?”

Harlan laughed, “Who knows? At two years old her world is pretty much all about her. See ya later, Dalton.”

“Later Harlan.”

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