“She says the deed was supposed to go to her.”

“The judge read the deed aloud.”

“She says you stole it from her.”

“Then she can say so in court again.”

Little Walter tugged a magazine off the bottom shelf.

It hit the floor with a soft flap.

“Natalie, look, I’m in a tight spot.

If I could borrow against the house, I could pay off the loan.”