What Had He Done?
The couple was in shock. How could their neighbor have done such a terrible thing? They had heard his threats but they never thought he’d stoop to such a violent act, not to mention trespassing on and damaging their property.
Of course, they had no proof it had been Ed Thompson, but they could be fairly sure that he was the culprit. No one else had made such a fuss about their beloved tree. With heavy hearts, they headed downstairs to see the massacre close-up.