Bill didn’t look convinced. “You’re with the head of the boundary wardens.” Richard smiled warmly. “He’s a friend of mine. For many years. The old man, too. They’re my friends, that’s all.” Bill’s eyes brightened. “Well, if that’s true, then how about if I add a couple extra rooms to the tally book? Seeing as how they won’t know you all stayed together.” Richard kept smiling, and patted the man’s back. “That would be wrong. I won’t put my name to it.” Breathing out with a sigh, Bill broke into a big grin. “So, you are Chase’s friend.” He nodded to himself. “Now I believe you. I haven’t been
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