Paper Widow
he said.
“Bled?” Joseph said.
“As incredulous as it seems, the widow was untouched,” Oliver said. “I can’t figure that one out.”
“I can,” Joseph said proudly. After a long silence, and when he was sure he had their full attention, he continued. “The old couple knew who she was, although I don’t think she knows that they know. She’s the talk of Wichita Falls territory. Turns out she’s a spoiled socialite from Boston who married some rancher by proxy on a whim and, as luck would have it, the day she got to town was the day he was found dead on the side of the road.” He paused a minute to emit a chuckle while adding, “They call her the Paper Widow because she never saw more than a piece of
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