C72 A Final Confession

When they arrive, Ruth’s sitting behind her desk polishing her nails. She blushes while greeting the sheriff, “Hi, Lloyd.”

The sheriff tips his Stetson. “Good day to you, Ms. Ruth. My, that’s a pretty dress you’re wearing today.”

She blushes even more, and starts behaving like a giddy schoolgirl. “What; this old thing? Thank you, Lloyd.”

The deputy rolls his eyes and asks