Forty Thousand Dollars and the Deed to Maple Avenue Bakery

number in the county archives. It is still active. The building is listed on the Oakhaven Historical Registry.”

“So the law applies,” I said.

“It fits perfectly,” Diana said.

The white plastic clock on the kitchen wall ticked, a dry, steady sound that seemed to fill the room as we both sat in silence.

“But we still need the cash, Diana,” I said, leaning continue reading …