Hatred in the Ashes by William W. Johnstone

Author:William W. Johnstone [Johnstone, William W.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2011-05-14T17:07:37+00:00

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“You say you are,” she came right back. “But we don’t know that for sure. You might even be what you say, but still working for the government.”

Ben shook his head. “And both of you might be with the government, trying to trick me into saying something. That’s the way this New Federalism works.”

“That’s very true,” she replied. “These days, a person just can’t be too careful. If you get put on a list, you’re in real trouble.”

“Have you folks eaten supper?” Ben asked. “I was just heading for the restaurant.”

“No, we haven’t,” David said. “Tell you what. You seem like a man with a mind of his own. That’s rare these days. Wait a second while we put our luggage up and we’ll join you.”

“I’ll be right here. You folks stow your luggage and refresh yourselves. By the way, my name’s Ben Grayson.”

“David Renniger. This is my wife, Nancy.”

“Pleased to meet you.” Ben shook hands with the man and nodded at the woman. “I’ll just catch the evening air for a few minutes. Have myself a smoke while I wait.”

“A smoke?” David said. “Are you crazy, Ben? That’s against the law. You can be arrested for smoking in public.”

Ben smiled. “Are you going to turn me in?”

David returned the smile. “Not damn likely! Wait a second and I’ll join you. But we’d best get behind the building before we light up. It’s safer that way.”

“All right. I’ll wait for you.”

The husband and wife disappeared into their room, a few doors down from Ben’s. Ben waited for about five minutes. David and Nancy reappeared. Both cast suspicious looks all around as they walked toward him.

“What’s wrong?” he asked.

“We’re smokers, Mister Grayson,” Nancy said. “Where have you been? You can be arrested for smoking.”

“Oh, I know that,” Ben quickly replied. “But I’m just hardheaded enough to believe that if I want to smoke in

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