If a problem arose, I knew whom to contact.

Vance’s family history and his payment from Ronald remained complicated.

He had not become blameless because he helped.

He had given the warning, supplied what he knew, and agreed to put his account where it could be checked.

I could thank him for that without rewriting the rest.

The school doors opened, and bright coats began filling the walkway.

“I need to get ready,” he said.

“I’ll see you at the stop.”