Excerpt from The Why of It
Why, yes, he killed him with a fern root, Terri said laughing.
Dont laugh, said Dr Kingsly, There is much truth in those stories. Dont forget the little old man is called Hickory Sam, and he emphasized Hickory. Could it be that we could rid this area of the evil that seems to be around us?
Joe and Terri thanked Dr Kingsly and went out to their car, Terri deep in thought.
A penny for your thoughts, Terri?
Youll think Ive lost my marbles, but where does on find a hickory tree root?
Joe looked at her and said, My thoughts were the same as yours, Terri. I do know that at this time of year the hickory tree does not lose its leaves like most trees, other than evergreens. We could easily spot one in the forest. Ready for a little adventure?
They drove to the house the Olmsteads had rented on the porch stood Barbara Myers, Jack behind her, ready to go in the door. The door opened and there stood Ellen and Gerry.
Well, what a pleasant surprise!
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