So then Harry says to Sherm …

Five lines Review-Journal Publisher Sherman Frederick might have heard during his off-the-record visit to Searchlight with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.

1. “Come out back, Sherm. I’ve arranged for a tour of this old mineshaft.”

2. “I was born in Searchlight, a godless town filled with whores and rattlesnakes. So you see why I’ve adapted so well to life in Washington.”

3. “Welcome to Searchlight, where there’s no cell coverage and no one can hear you scream.”

4. “You see, not only do I like the Review-Journal, but my loose-boweled parrot enjoys it, too.”

5. “So, how much did you say those full-page ads cost?”