More important, his own household had gone through a considerable upset.  In this case Jubal knew what had happened but did not care to inquire.  That is to say, Jubal guessed what had happened but did not know with whom - and didn't want to know.  A slight case of rape.  Was "rape" the word?  Well, "statutory rape." No, not that, either; Mike was of legal age and presumed to be able to defend himself in the clinches.  Anyhow, it was high time the boy was salted, no matter how it had happened.