Part 126 (1/2)

called information from? Though I think I have a pretty

good idea.”

”My sources, as always, remain confidential. And if you

read the article carefully, I'm sure you'll find that I didn't

print a single word that was untrue.”

I”I wouldn't be so sure. Our lawyers are already looking

into it very carefully.”

”I was sure they would. Did you notice how I praised

your club facilities and your lovely golf course-”

”If you think saying that, and I quote, 'the lush greens of

the golf course are a sharp contrast to the thirsty residents

with no running water due to a dried-up well' is praise,

you're Out of your mind. And who told you our well had run

dry?”

”I happened to overhear a chagrined homeowner trying

to get a room in the hotel so his wife could take a shower.

And they were refused a room, although I later learned there

were plenty available. I didn't even print that in my article.

Admit it, Cohn, all is not well in Desert Winds.”

I”You are a mean and spiteful woman, Ms. Carpenter.

Believe me, you haven't heard the end of this yet.”

She sighed. ”I didn't figure I had. Take care, Mr. Byers.”

Then she hung up. That mean and spiteful part stung just a

little. Was printing the truth about how a poorly done devel-

opment could adversely affect an entire community mean

and spiteful? She didn't think so.