The Brown Envelope
“To the good people of Pecan Creek: if Lucius is reading this out loud, then my son has done what I was afraid he would do, and I am sorry. …
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The Counter Letter
“Rosemary, if the Judge is reading this at the counter, then somebody has tried to take the Spoon, and I am sorry I am not there to flip the eggs.” …
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“Joanne, if Ben is reading this beside our fireplace, then Preston has shown his hand, and I am sorry I am not there to stand next to you.” Ben Okerlund …
The Thick Envelope Read MoreThe Recipe Book
“Ingrid, if you are hearing this, then our son has tried to sell the mill, and he has brought Tiffany along for the show. Do not scold him too soon. …
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“Peggy, if you are standing at the gate and Whit Talbot is reading this, it means my boy has been listening to the wrong people. Hold your head up, darling. …
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“Walter, if you are reading this on the shop floor, then our boy has finally done what I feared. Do not be angry. Be wise.” I read the first line …
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“Barbara, if the board is hearing this, it means somebody has tried to take our home. Stay in your seat, sweetheart. I will do the talking.” Sal Brennan read the …
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“Dorothy, if you are reading this out loud, then my son has tried to sell my trees.” That was the first line, written in the blocky hand of Gus, and …
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I opened the brown folder, and I did not start with the checks. I started with the paper from DuBois. It was a bound copy of the purchase agreement, sixteen …
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I opened the green folder, and the first sheet I laid beside the laptop was the sale agreement, so that Linda and Steve could read it through the camera. Thirty …
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