《Slime》（史莱姆）六(9)

With a sudden thrill of horror he remembered the eccentric's missing cow. Before the old man came abreast, he slammed the car door and issued crisp directions to the waiting driver. As the car sped away, he glanced in the rearview mirror.
Old Man Gowse stood grimly motionless on the walk in front of police Headquarters.
"Old Man Cassandra," Chief Underbeck muttered. The driver shot a swift glance at him and stepped on the gas.
Less than two hours after Chief Underbeck arrived back at Wharton's Swamp, the adjacent highway was crowded with cars–state-police patrol cars, cars of the local curious, and Army trucks from Camp Evans.