Dark Was the Night Page #2

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on two legs like a

person or a bear.

Okay, we're aware of it,

we're taking care of

the situation, okay?

Thank you.

How can I help you?

Yeah,

(sighs)

it does sound like a prank, I...

I'm just trying to be thorough.

Listen, nothing else has

been reported in the area.

Paul:
Yeah.

I agree that it's nuts, yes.

Yes, but I...

I'd appreciate it if you

kept an eye out, as well.

This thing's got

people spooked, and...

A little bit of an explanation

would go a long way.

Paul:
Yeah.

I appreciate it. Thanks.

Well, Forest Department says

that they've never heard

of an animal that could walk

that far on its hind legs.

Guy laughed at me.

You know, the people

are getting panicky.

I don't know how long we

can keep spinning this.

Yeah, whoever did this

has got a lot to answer for.

You still think it's a person?

I mean, those tracks, they

disappeared into thin air.

How is a person gonna

make three miles of tracks

without any other traces?

Donny:
Doesn't make any sense.

Ah, don't let it

get to you, Donny.

That's exactly what

whoever did this wants.

Hopefully this just

all blows over.

Yeah.

You finish up the

paperwork on my desk?

Yeah, you got it, boss.

Paul:
Thanks.

Priest:
Paul! How are

you doing this morning?

I'm good, yourself?

Quite a little mystery we

seem to have woken up to.

Well, nothing mysterious

about a good prank.

Can I do something for you?

Oh, Jonah, my black

lab ran off last night.

And it seems I'm not the

only one missing a pet.

I'll do what I

can to find him.

Priest:
I really

appreciate it.

- Paul:
'Kay.

- Priest:
Very odd, animals

acting up the same night as

this little incident, yes?

Yes. Yes, it is.

Seen a fair amount of

Susan in church, lately.

I haven't seen you in some time.

Priest:
There is no weakness

in mourning, Paul.

Accidents happen.

Turning to something

outside ourselves,

every once in awhile?

That just shows wisdom

in knowing where

to find strength.

The church and I are

here when you need us.

Thank you, Father.

Priest:
Oh, and, uh...

People may seem a little

nervous, right now.

But they'll follow you

to the ends of the earth.

Just let them know

you're leading them

in the right direction.

Thanks.

(phone rings in the distance)

(phone rings in the distance)

ls everyone all right?

What's going on, Sheriff?

I'm trying to figure that out.

My dad's got some pretty

crazy ideas about it.

Yeah, for once that old

nut bag might be right.

I bet it's got

something to do with

those stories my

grandpa used to tell me.

About something

living in those woods.

It doesn't.

Well, what are we

supposed to do about it?

You don't have to do

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