Chapter 26 Summary

Bernie immediately assumes a commanding presence when she harshly orders Joanna to turn off the flashlight Joanna is shining in her eyes. She demands to know what the couple is doing there, noting that she heard conversation about a pistol and that guns are prohibited in the national park. She demands that they surrender the firearm. She also demands to see their visitor permits, "the form they gave you when you checked in and got permission to come down here without an authorized Park Service guide." Chandler laughs at Bernie's bluff and demands to see her credentials. Bernie insists that he surrender his weapon first. Chandler withdraws his pistol and points it at Bernie. Still bluffing, Bernie says she's working undercover and doesn't have her badge. Chandler has Joanna pat Bernie down to ensure she is unarmed. Chandler then shows Bernie his bounty...