The DA Holds a Candle Author:Erle Stanley Gardner District Attorney Doug Selby slammed down the receiver and ten minutes later was at the Keystone Auto Camp. — "Where is she?" Selby asked. — Sheriff Brandon moved the dresser. The corpse was slumped down in a grotesque sitting position. In his right hand he held a revolver and in his left a long pin such as florists give with corsages. — The clue... more »s indicated the Palm Thatch, a local roadhouse, as the starting point in the investigation. There Selby ran into Mr. Big of Madison City who told him, "Lay off!" But the D.A. ignores the warning and uncovers a set-up loaded with explosive action.« less