Thirteen Years Later, Two Blue Competition Badges Answered Every Question

He had gone heavy through the jaw.

The gray came in in one line above the ear.

The coat was a better coat than any he used to own.

He checked his heavy silver watch.

There was nothing at nine in the morning on a Sunday to be late for.

“That banner over the door has your company on it,” she said.

“The foundation paid for the hall.

It’s good for the school.” He shrugged inside the good coat.