C39 Hopkins’ Niece

“Lloyd, do you have a few minutes?”

“Sure, Mike. Come in and have a seat.”

The deputy enters the office, closing and locking the door behind him. “Just so no one comes barging in and disturbs us. Do you mind, Lloyd?”

“No; it’s fine.”

After the deputy sits, Sheriff Faulkner teases, “What’s this; you’re not going to put your feet up, Mike?”

Deputy Hopkins laughs, “No