Saturday Snippet: I'm Not Sure What You Expect -by Zina Abbott

Saturday Snippet from 

Millwright's Daughter 

          “It wasn’t all a Sunday picnic, Mrs. Arnold. There were many I worked for who did not think well of me or my work. I investigated as many who worked for the B&O as I did those outside the railroad.”

          Caroline attempted to gesture with her weak arm, but let it fall back in her lap. “Phffft! Graft is everywhere, Mr. Halsey. I’m sure you acquired enemies among those who resented your successes which did not cast them in the best light. The fact you survived their attempts to discredit you and still impressed your superiors speaks well of you. I think you’ll do. I want you to work for me. If you agree, you’ll make more money in the next six months than you will working for your brother.”

          Kit canted his head and studied her further. “I’m not sure what you expect of me, Mrs. Arnold. I assume it involves something similar to the detective work I did with the railroad. That your attorney did not get into. What do you wish from me that you would be willing to pay me more than what I can earn working for my brother?”

          “My granddaughter is priceless, Mr. Halsey. I have not heard from her recently, and I believe she is being held against her will. I am willing to pay a great deal to have a capable agent check on her situation and see her safely brought home.”

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