“Have you ever met this witch?” Michaela asked Vernon.

Leaning against the bar, Vernon shook his head. “No, I only know about Mildid because of Detrick’s story.”

Puzzled, Michaela shook her head. “You’re just amazing at telling this story,” she said.

Vernon smiled. “I appreciate that, but I promise you, I’ve never laid eyes on a witch in me life, nor have I ever seen those magnificent falls.”

He looked around at the ...