“Nobody’s been down this goat path for years!” says Leavitt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“That’s how it’s supposed to look,” explains Dutton. “They spent fifty thousand dollars on it.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Putting in the potholes?” asks Leavitt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Getting rid of the tread marks,” says Dutton. “Those big tractors leave a lasting impression. A lot of heavy equipment’s has passed this way. “<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dutton turns right, onto a smaller dirt road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leavitt lights a cigarette. “Where’s our leader?” she asks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We’ll catch up to him, and Hall, very soon now,” says Dutton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Why’d they pick Hall? He’s no scientist. Who needs an overpriced M.D.?” says Leavitt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Relax and enjoy your cigarette,” says Dutton. “It’s your last.” Leavitt looks at him, sharply. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
“It starts here,” says Dutton, pointing at a dilapidated sign that says “GOVERNMENT PROPERTY – KEEP OFF – FED. ORD. 6817”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The car drives over a steep rise. A fenced enclosure is in the near distance. Tractors run cultivating discs behind them . A ranch house with a large wraparound porch is behind the fence, next to an American flag waving on a white pole. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A man wearing a cowboy hat and eating a sandwich walks to the gate. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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