Iron Lake

Anne and Jenny go with Cork to Sam’s Place, where they leave corn for the geese. Back at the house, Cork changes into a suit for Judge Parrant’s memorial. Anne asks him about the bearskin roll he brought from Sam’s Place. He tells her about the bear hunt: When the bear hid in a pile of debris and leaped out to attack Cork, Sam shot the bear and saved Cork’s life. Anne misses Sam.

Cork and Jo drive to Sandy’s house for Judge Parrant’s memorial. On the way, she tells him that Father Tom approached her about counseling, but she firmly believes that their marriage is over and doesn’t see the point. Jo talks to local politicians and businessmen with Sandy Parrant at her side at the memorial service, which is catered and formal. Cork suspects their relationship isn’t just business anymore—they “look like a couple” (185).

Cork and Wally step out onto the deck together. Cork tells Wally that Wanda knows something, but isn’t talking. He also tells Wally about the break-ins at Sam’s Place and his family’s home. Wally wonders if someone thinks Cork took something from the judge’s study, since he was there alone before anyone else.