North Carolina Boundary Lines Drawn on an Oak Desk

in Richmond,” Phil said, his drawl flat and measured.

“The upload date is listed as October four,” Phil added, looking over at Ralph Hise.

Ralph’s face was pale under the bright lights, his fingers gripped tightly around his brass pen.

“This was a preliminary draft for research purposes,” Ralph said, his gravelly voice cracking slightly. “It is common continue reading …