The Man They Threw Out of City Hall

again. He had to return to the stage.

He pointed at Mara.

“My office. After this.”

Then he looked at Elias.

“And you will be gone before I come back.”

He disappeared inside.

Elias sat down again.

Mara looked shaken.

“What daughter?” she asked.

He touched the photograph.

“My little girl. June.”

The name hit Mara like a physical blow.

“June Ward?”

Elias looked at continue reading …