3. Jacob Radios In
Grady was alerted instantly by the fact that it came through the radio, and not via phone. It was therefore one of his men. He immediately said, “Go ahead,” and sat back up.
Jacob was there. “Sheriff, there’s a guy outside of town who is broken down.” He claims he’s just passing through but he looks pretty bad.”
Grady told him to “go on” because Merriview was not a place where people just “passed through”.
4. You Need Medical Attention
I am going to take him for medical treatment.
Merriview was a half-hour drive from the nearest major hospital, but it did have a large medical clinic which could take care of most problems. Grady’s spouse, Marianne, ran the clinic and kept it in order.
Grady told Grady, “Don’t go to the ambulance. It’s quicker in your car.” I’ll be there to meet you.