Chapter 4

“Then grab a pad and pen, and let’s go for a walk,” Carlton said.

Pads and pens in hand, Eric and Rusty followed Carlton down the driveway until they were facing The Folly. As Eric followed Carlton around the grounds, he focused on the man’s best feature—his ass. That caused the beginnings of a reaction in his body, but he managed to get his stirring desire under control before it got out of hand. Up close, the house looked even more impressive than it did from a distance. The house faced east toward the river, although the wooded area along the river blocked it from view. The ground floor consisted of massive brick walls that served to support the entire structure. An occasional arch revealed that the ground floor was bare clay. A wide set of brick stairs led up to a gallery that wrapped around the entire building. Eric noted there was a gallery circling the top floor, as well.