He Lost Access To His Farm Until A Forgotten Deed Saved It

objected. The judge denied it.

Courtroom Two in Mason County had never been so full. Farmers stood in the back. Reporters lined the wall. Sam sat beside Emily and Patty, his hands folded over his hat.

Judge Marianne Colter was known for three things: punctuality, plain speech, and a stare that could make a lying witness forget his own birthday.

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