North Carolina Boundary Lines Drawn on an Oak Desk

distant office.”

She held the pen up to the light, turning it over to inspect the small hairline crack near the threads.

“My grandfather had one like this,” she said.

“Then you know how to fill it without making a mess of your cuffs,” I said, stepping back from the desk to let her take the seat.

The phone on the wall rang twice, its high continue reading …