"By the way, where did you put the defibrillator?" It's out of the way: overhead at the edge of the storage area. That way we won't trip over it, but ...can access it by standing on the bed." Which might prove problematic if someone is thrashing about," Mattie pointed out."Not much we can do about that. I selected the best option from limited choices. As always, we'll deal with things as they arise." Turning back to her patient, Alice resumed her soft song which calmed the shaking girl, her relief. "I_can_ talk to you, ladies, can't I?" Yes, Sheriff," Piety replied. "What is all this about?" That cameo your daughter has, Miz Tyler. It matches the descriptionof one I got in this flyer from Prescott last fall." He took a foldedpaper from his shirt pocket and handed it to Piety. "I gave a copy toMr. Woods 'cause he's the only one in town who deals with jewelry."She opened the paper and read, holding it low enough so that Hannacould read it as well. "Murder!" the girl gasped. "You don't. "Hey, wipe down the coolers and you're free to go Jody," Jake said fromthe other side of the bar, turning his attention back to training mebecause of a commercial break in a baseball game. He walked over to me,then leaned over and said, "Take $20 from the tip out. I know you'retraining, but you earned it. Don't say nothin'," then patted me on theshoulder."Thanks, Jake!" I loud-whispered, then did as he asked and clocked out.Jake, the bar manager, was probably the nicest guy here, while. Daddy always stayed out of the arguments between me and my mother. As he once said to me in confidence, "I have to live with your mother, so I can't be seen to be siding with you. I still love you, even though I can't show it overtly, Phemie."So I could have a quiet chat with Daddy, to see if he can help us out. Do you mind if I do that, Ebenezer, my love?" Any port in a storm, darling. Have a go, and see what you can do. Oh, and I forgot to mention to you girls, we have an invite to a social.