They turned into the driveway of their own house, to see Loring Blade's
pickup truck already there and the game warden waiting. With him was
Jack Callahan, Sheriff of Mahela County.
Al's voice was weighted with surprise as he welcomed them. "Hi, Lorin'.
'Lo, Jack. Been waitin' long?"
"Not very long," Loring Blade said. "We figured you'd be in about now.
We have to ask you some questions, Al."
"Well, come in and ask."
They entered the house and Ted snapped on the lights in the living room.
He started into the kitchen to prepare supper. Al swung to face their
guests.
"Ask away," he invited them.
"We came to find out," said Jack Callahan, "what you can tell us about
the shooting of Smoky Delbert."
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