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She could have gotten herself killed. “Sit, and I’ll show you what I found as soon as you explain what in the Sam Hill you were doing at the social. I told you just to keep your ears open.”
    Sarah sighed, pouring some coffee into her mug. She sat across from Amos. “I knew both Jack and Bobby. I thought they would talk freely with me, so instead of someone catching me eavesdropping, I thought I’d do this aboveboard.” She stopped and glanced at him accusingly. “You must have had dinner at Millie’s last night. Every story in town seems to end up there.”
    “Anything else happen?”
    Sarah pursed her lips. “Yes. After Jack and Bobby went inside, I was grabbed from behind by a man whose voice I didn’t recognize.” She went on to tell what happened.
    Amos rubbed the stubble on his chin. “Call off the dogs, eh? Are you sure Bobby didn’t go around the building?”
    “This man was taller than Bobby. I looked to see if there was anyone inside like that, but I didn’t see any stranger. From what I heard of the conversation, I think we should look at some of the villages upstream, too. What did you find out?”
    Amos told her and showed her what he’d come up with on the trip.
    “So we do know that it’s one man.”
    “Well, the one that’s writing the notes is. I’m sure with an operation this complex there’s more involved.”
    “Maybe he has allies in the plant.”
    Amos nodded. “I have a feeling someone was watching Thornton’s habits from the inside. Does Bobby work at Polar Star?”
    Sarah hesitated. “I can find out. Do you think he had something to do with it?”
    “He seemed upset you didn’t give him information. There has to be a reason why.”
    “I know his sister. She works at Millie’s. I’ll go now.” Sarah set down her mug and prepared to sweep out.
    “Lakat?”
    “Yes, Amos?”
    “Be careful.” She looked at him strangely, then left.
    Amos cursed himself. She’s an experienced deputy. Of course she’ll be careful. It was getting harder to keep his feelings for her under the surface.

Chapter 7
    Sarah held her jacket closed against the gray fog that saturated her hair. It was good to have Amos back. I seem to feel more confident when he’s around. She was aware of her chest tightening when she thought of him. No. I can’t get that deeply involved. He’s my boss.
    Sally Cusnoo was working the counter, so Sarah slid onto the cushioned yellow oilcloth stool and greeted her. “Can I speak with you for a moment?”
    Sally smiled. “Hello, Sarah! I have to refill the coffeepot. I’ll be right with you.”
    Sarah had gone to school with Sally and hoped that friendship was still there. Sally brought a cup of coffee and set it in front of Sarah. “You need anything to eat?”
    “No, thank you. I need to ask you something.”
    “Sure. What?”
    Sarah blew on the coffee and took a sip. “Where is your brother Bobby working now?”
    “He works at Polar Star. Why?”
    Sarah thought fast. “I was wondering if he spoke to you about the murder. We’re trying to get as much information as we can.”
    She shook her head. “He just told me what was in the paper. I guess he didn’t see anything. Why don’t you ask him?”
    “He didn’t seem that sociable to me when I saw him last.”
    Sally chewed on her lip. “I know he’s upset that the law is looking to blame a native.”
    Sarah sighed and rose. She drew a nickel out of her pocket and placed it by the coffee. “We have to check everyone. Thank you, Sally.”
    Back at the office, Sarah told Amos what she’d found out.
    “Well, you did find out he works there. We can keep that in mind.” Amos sat back in his chair. “Now, we wait for any of the traps we’ve set up to spring.”
    Later that day, a courier came in with a telegram. Sarah watched from her desk as he disappeared into Amos’ office. Sam glanced at her. “Wonder if one of the departments found something?”
    Sarah shrugged. “I’ll guess we’ll know