Chapter 34

“Exactly,” Griffin agreed seriously, making Daniel wonder if he had a clue about the commercial years back that played off that phrase. “I should leave you now,” Griffin said. “I suspect you have plenty to keep you busy.”

“Not sure about that, but if you’re hunting your dinner you won’t find it standing here talking to me.”

“True enough.” Griffin smiled, turned to go, then asked, “What’s your first name?”

“Daniel. I thought you knew, since you know my last name.”

“I was aware that your grandfather had died and he told me once that he was going to leave the house to his grandson, but he never actually mentioned your name.”

“You were friends?”

“Acquaintances. He allowed me to hunt on his land in exchange for some of what I killed.” Griffin smiled. “He was partial to rabbits for stew. And quail.”

“Maybe I should make the same deal with you.”

“If you wish.”