it was just this whisper of a feeling that things were too ... something . the sky above her was dark , ash-filled . they got the license plate and make of truck . the calf fled as wren approached , but wren managed a clean shot through its rump . not really the sheriff 's usual style . oh , okay , i said , not having any other suggestions . `` that 's a risk you have to take , but you wo n't know until you go over there and do it . 