i came into the office one day from the back and overheard the sheriff on the telephone.-from hearing his end of the conversation , i knew he was involved in something illegal.-he talked about misdirecting his men and looking the other way.-then he said something like , no , i dont like that at all.-thats just plain murder , man.-it sounded like he was trying to talk somebody out of putting out a contract on someone.-then he said , you dont pay me enough to become a candidate for the electric chair.-finally , though , it was obvious that the person he was talking to had managed to persuade him some way or other.-after the sheriff hung up , he said something about not taking the fall alone if he got caught.-i didnt know what to do and i had no proof so i did nothing.-i did see him on the street later , though , arguing heatedly with the county judge , hank belliden.- i had been debating telling you all this , but then i didnt know but whatwell , anyway , thats what was on my mind , sir .