Part 127 (2/2)

riffraff. I figured it could wait until later, but now I'm won-

dering...”

Maggie followed her out to the reception area, and then

waited while Abigail slit it open. She smiled as she handed it

over. ”It's from the EPA, and I'm guessing they read your

wetland issues article that I sent.”

Maggie quickly skimmed the letter and then let out a

whoop. ”They're sending an investigative team as soon as

they can mobilize!”

”Wonderful!”

”What is it?” asked Scott.

Just as Maggie was about to read the letter out loud,

Gavin stepped in. ''You better listen to this too, Gavin.''

Then she read about how much their organization appreci-

ated thoughtful journalism like hers that brought these issues

to light, and how it took everyone working together to pre-

serve important lands that were becoming more and more

rare and endangered.

”Way to go, Maggie,” exclaimed Gavin. ”You'll be

pleased to hear that some of the local businesses are behind

you a hundred percent in your stand against TS Develop-

ment now that they read your latest investigative report. Not

all of them, of course, but some. I actually sold some ad

1:s.p.a.ce today.

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