He raised his head and gave Patricia a bark.

She entered the office with a casual demeanor, saying, "Someone's in a mood." She then proceeded to drop a stack of paperwork on his desk.

"Remind me once more why your sarcastic remarks and flagrant disrespect for my authority don't get me fired. Leaning back in his chair and maintaining a steady stare on his P.A., he remarked.

"Because I am aware of the locations of all the graves."

With a forced smile, he said, "Right." With an eyebrow lifted, he peered down at the stack of papers she had placed on his desk. This—what is it?"

She answered, "These are...