The Telehandler
“I sold them the whole company, Stan,” I said, and I set the paper down beside his can of Genesee. “Varga Lift and Rental went in February for eight million …
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The Thumbprint Crock
“I am Ola Mae Auman, and that churn is mine,” I said, and I held the quilt of my mother closer. The woman in the blazer set the four gallon …
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“I am Gerda Vander Meer, and I made every one of those dolls,” I said, and I stood up from the porch chair. The woman in the red coat held …
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“Exactly what it says, Vince,” I said, and I laid my hand flat on the equipment schedule. “Ocasio Concrete Pumping was sold in November for twelve million six hundred thousand …
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The salute of the admiral was still in the air when I answered. “Mr. Weller, you asked how she knows me,” I said to the father of Chase. “Kathleen Rourke …
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I lifted my left hand and let the ballroom chandeliers catch the stone. “Mr. Calder, the ring on my finger is cubic zirconia,” I said gently to the father of …
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I took my hand out of my pocket and held up my phone, with the picture of the receipt glowing on the screen. “Mr. Hadley, since you ask, I will …
The Pentax K1000 Read MoreThe Sailmaker Palm
“I do, Mr. Brandt,” I said, and I laid my palm flat on the deed. “I bought this house in August through a company I named after the creek where …
The Sailmaker Palm Read MoreThe Loon Paddle
I took my hand out of my apron pocket and laid the gold watch of my grandfather on the porch rail, where everyone could see the little train engraved on …
The Loon Paddle Read MoreThe Visitor Badge
Dr. Ferrante set the wrinkled badge on the white tablecloth beside the wineglass of Bradley and flattened it with the side of one finger. It was a hospital visitor badge, …
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