Free The Sheriff Wears Pants by Joannie Kay Page B

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
    “It is simple, you just say no to the Mayor.  He knows you wanted your name off the ballot, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise when you tell him you refuse to accept the title.”
    “I know that would make you happy, Will, but I don’t think I could do such a thing.”  If she was actually elected after she made it clear she wasn’t running, then it was because the people in town thought she would make a better sheriff than Will.  It would be an obligation she couldn’t refuse, even though the thought of taking over Will’s job made her feel ill.  It wasn’t what she wanted.
    “Oh, please!  Don’t you two start off this day by arguing.  We’ll see what the election results are before we discuss all of this nonsense.” Eleanor put her foot down. She didn’t want them arguing until there was a reason to argue, although she strongly agreed with