Clara was a pretty good judge of character. She may have been a sweet old lady, but she was no pushover. If she thought this guy was on the level, that improved his standing in Cooper's eyes. He wasn't about to trust the guy if he turned his back, yet he was willing to give him a chance.

"Seems like you involve yourself a lot in others' business." Not like Cooper could talk. That was his specialty. His next words came slowly and with a certain reluctance. "We haven't had any missin' members. How many have Barnet lost?"