This short story, "Slowly Slowly in the Wind" by Patricia Highsmith, is a dark psychological thriller. It follows Skip Skipperton, a short-tempered businessman who retires to a farm in Maine after a heart attack. Skip becomes obsessed with acquiring fishing rights from his neighbor, Peter Frosby. The situation escalates when Skip's daughter falls in love with Frosby's son. In a fit of rage, Skip murders Frosby and hides his body in a scarecrow. The tale explores themes of anger, control, and the consequences of unchecked emotions, culminating in a tense and tragic ending.