Summary

Frank and Paul arrive at the Deerslayer Inn. Frank is pleased with what he sees, but displeased dinner is served only until seven o’clock and there is no bar. He falls asleep, and when he awakes, Paul is not there. He hopes Paul might have made friends with the boys that were playing Hackey Sack in the front when they arrived. This reminds him Paul lacks friends, and thinks he might be better off in Haddam instead.

He gets ready and heads downstairs so he and Paul can find somewhere to eat. He stops to check his messages and has one from Mrs. Markham who tells him they have reconsidered and would like to put in an offer on the old farmhouse. He dials Ted’s number to let him know to expect an early morning offer, but he gets no answer.

He calls Sally...