Chapter 47

“Can we have pie for dessert?”Jethro said.

“You sure can,”Josh said.“You boys did a good job today,so both of you can have a piece of pie for dessert,and a piece to take home with you.”

“And I’ll pay for their dessert,”Sam said.

By the time Gus and Jim showed up,the group had finished their meal,and were devouring Agnes’peach cobbler.

Josh looked at Gus.“Everything okay?”

“Yeah,”Gus said,and winked.“Those guys won’t bother us again.”

“Great,”Josh said.“Have a seat and place your order.The blue plate special is delicious,as is the pie.”

When the new arrivals had been served,Sam said,“Given what happened today,maybe we need to have another discussion about security.”

“I don’t see how we can do much more than we’re already doing,”Josh said.“We check the perimeter of the valley regularly,but the distances involved are too great for frequent patrols.We could set up some sort of electronic warnings in strategic spots,but we don’t have the necessary equipment.”