Con Sampler

Chapter 11 – Ex Pest-5

Mel strode to the desk with me hobbling along behind her. The clerk looked at her badge, “How can I help you Sheriff?”

“I need to get in contact with someone who’s staying in a cabin here. It’s urgent.”

“Is this official police business Sheriff? Should I call a Ranger in?”

“No, no. That won’t be necessary. The lady in question, Terri...” Mel turned to me and raised a questioning eyebrow.

“Sweeting,” I supplied.

“Terri Sweeting is an acquaintance of Ms. Rossi’s here. They were supposed to meet today near the Dillon boat launch, but all Ms. Rossi found was Ms. Sweeting’s disabled car. She hasn’t been able to reach Ms. Sweeting.”

“I see. Well, unfortunately I can’t help you. Terri Sweeting checked out of her cabin early this afternoon.”

I moved closer to the counter and stood beside Me