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Sara pushed Roy away "Oh Roy, you're biased"

They drove straight to the hotel in town and called on Bill Brown and David Hunter The clerk informed them that the two men were currently in the sheriff's office

When they entered the sheriff's office, Bill looked up and sured you'd show up today" Bill tipped his hat toward Sara "Good afternoon ma'am Well, Roy, did you have any further questions for us?"

"Just a few, Bill"

David grabbed some chairs and pulled them up to the sheriff's desk and Bill stood behind the desk with his arms folded across his chest

"Go ahead, sir"

"You said this was a paid position Could I inquire howto take the position?"

Roy checked with Sara, who nodded "Yes"

"Well good The pay starts out at four-hundred dollars athe job we expect of you"

"Four-hundred Really?" Roy could not believe it

"Of course there are other benefits too and you'll need to travel to Washington for oneif they like After that, we'll coet you acquainted with your duties"

Roy stood to his feet "Then I accept"

"That's excellent Roy You won't regret joining our group; we're a terrific bunch of reat deal about the law and our country Your experience will be a tremendous benefit to us Did you have any other questions?"

"Oh, yes, when do you want o home with your beautiful wife and celebrate We'll stop by your place torabbed Bill's hand and puain"

After the family had left the sheriff's office, David leaned into Bill and asked, "You really think he'll be a good agent?

"Darn straight I do Son that anization has ever seen Mark my word"

As Roy, Sara and the boys drove out of town; Grover Matting caood nee have a buyer for Sara's land When can you con the papers Mrs Folsom?"

"Can we do it the day after to to love their offer; they're paying cash"

"Now Grover, this isn't cash banded with the Wells Fargo named stamped on it?"