Continuing with SO WONDERFUL AS WANT Ch. 17, Ex. 3. Likes, comments, shares appreciated. “Oh, come on, Dinah, do you really think it’s called Safety Hill because it’s safe?” “I always wondered about that.” “Then wonder no more. It got that name because that’s where all the no-accounts go to get away from the long arm of the law. Now if even experienced lawmen are leery of going in there, you can bet there’s a good reason for it.” She was silent for a moment. Tyler chuckled. “Uh-oh, I know that look. What are you thinking now?” “Oh, nothing. I was just wondering if you’d ever really talked to any of the colored help?” “Of course I have.” “I don’t mean pass the time of day. I mean really talk. About raising children, families, things like that.” “Sweetheart, I make it a point not to get involved in my servants’ private lives.” “Yes, I know,” she said with a disapproving air. “You open your billfold on payday, and you’re done with them.” Tyler put on his coat and adjusted his cuffs. “I admire your compassion, darling, but don’t start making waves.” “Why are you always so defensive when we get on this subject?” With big irons in the fire and no time to dally with the peculiarities of his strong-willed wife, Tyler ignored her contentious tone. “I can’t get into this now,” he said brusquely. “But here.” He reached into his bureau drawer. “If you won’t take my advice, then keep this in your purse. You might need it someday.” Dinah gasped when he pulled out the small, pearl-handled pistol. “I don’t want that thing!” Tyler pressed the gun in her hands. “Take it. It’s small but it’ll kill a man if necessary. It’s loaded, so if there’s ever any doubt that your life is in danger, use it. Now I have to go. Arnie and I are negotiating for a block of buildings on Second Street.” * * * New excerpt on Friday. Links in comments below.
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