“That’s a claim his lawyer might try if we drag him into court,” Patricia said.

“We need to shut that door before he gets the chance.”

She pushed a sheet of white paper across the desk to me.

“We’ll draft a certified legal notice today,” Patricia said.

“A full, absolute revocation of any implied permission for Brad Kessler to set foot on your property.”

“Will a certified letter actually stop him?” I asked.

“It gives the Dunn County Sheriff a paper trail,” Patricia said.

“Once he’s signed for this letter, if he crosses your fence, it’s criminal trespass.”