The letter’s last line … just before the signature…… a simple: “M” said: “The amount of money you will receive is not enough- by itself- to place you among the unfettered rulers of this democracy- It is enough – surely- to earn you the general forgiveness of their authorities.”
Finious WHIZZES the nets
Of course, Shad Haulers take only Shad. The rest are returned to the river. One by one. Each with a shout of type for the record keeper. “Bass”, “Catfish”, “Sucker”, “carp”, “gizzard.” And then flung up through the air, to fly for the first time into the sunset, before splashing home once again. This is Finious’s time. His manner is studied. Perhaps a little rehearsed. As the fish move skyward: he barks. Almost sounding like a staccato: “Your fired!”