Minnie Crockwell - Will Travel for Trouble 03 - Trouble at Glacier
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“You’re right,” I said.
I started filling out the statement.
“You seem to know a lot more about what was going on than you let on to me,” Jason said, though his tone was kind.
I looked up with a sheepish half smile and shrugged my shoulders.
“But it was just guesswork,” I said. “I thought at least five people could have killed John, including some poor tent camper on the other loop.”
“The former wildlife biologist,” Jason said with his own charming grin.
I nodded. “He caught me snooping though. So did Rick Cannon. I was running around here playing detective, and everyone figured me out.”
Jason nodded. “Well, you found out a lot before I did. I didn’t know anything until Rick called us to say he heard shouting over by your RV. I knew you traveled alone, and I was worried about you.”
I blushed at his sentiment.
“For the record, I don’t think Jackson would have shot you,” he said.
I shook my head. “No, I don’t think so either. If that helps anything.”
“It might. Might convince a jury that he’s not a raving lunatic.”
I quirked an eyebrow.
“Well, all right. He is crazy, I guess. Crazy to think he could take someone’s life because it suited him.”
I finished up my statement and handed it to Jason who finished up his coffee.
He rose.
“I guess I’d better get back to work. How long did you say you were going to be here?”
“Oh, at least a week. I might stay longer.”
He looked down at me, his jaw working. He blinked and cleared his throat.
“Well, I hope you do. Maybe I could take you over Going-to-the-Sun Road on my day off.”
“If you’re driving, I’m all for it,” I said with a smile.
Jason grinned and left.
Ah! The handsome and dashing Ranger Schwin! Ben said as I knew he would. It does not have as captivating a ring to it as others have.
“Oh, I think it does, Ben. His smile is pretty appealing.”
Yes, so you have thought on several occasions. Do be careful with this one. You have not had much success with park rangers.
“Ben! So one park ranger happened to be a murderer!” I couldn’t force a smile to accompany my attempt at banter. Jackson’s future in prison just didn’t seem funny to me. It probably never would.
I understand, dearest. It is much better when no one particularly likes the killer. But the world is not always black and white, and men are not always completely good or evil.
“I know, Ben. I know.”
Ben sighed with me.
“Where do you want to go next, Ben?”
Indian summer is upon us, dear. The days grow shorter and the nights grow cool. To which destinations will your fellow campers journey? Not further north, I think, not at this time of year. East? South?
“I have no idea, Ben. Let’s go look at a map!”
Other Stories by Minnie Crockwell
Will Travel for Trouble Series
Trouble at Happy Trails (Book 1)
Trouble at Sunny Lake (Book 2)
About the Author
Minnie Crockwell lives, travels and writes full time in a Class A recreational vehicle. Although she owns a house in Washington State, she enjoys the adventure of living in other states that the RVing life gives her the freedom to do. She enjoys hearing from readers. You can contact her at minniecrockwell@gmail.com