A Crying Shame (170 page)

That's Cornwallis, you great, hulking buffoon! Your lack of knowledge of the Revoluntionary War is outshone only by your ignorance of genetics.”

I know one thing about that war,” Karl replied.

And pray tell what might that be?”

You people lost.”

Walter's repartee was swift in coming.
Yes, but we sent them the Beatles, did we not?”

True. I suppose one might say King Geoff finally got his revenge on the Colonies.”

That's
George
, you illiterate oaf! Kindly keep your Teutonic interpretations and pronunciations on your side of the channel.”

The screen door banged, silencing the never-ending bantering.

Mike rose to his feet.
Keep in touch,” he said, then plopped his hat on his head and walked out the door.

Is Sheriff Saucier going into the swamp with you?” Tammy looked at Jon.
If you go in.”

I'll go in,” Jon assured her.
No, he isn't. He refuses, for some reason.”

The pert blonde wore a puzzled look in her face.
That seems so strange to me.”