Only two worthy people can answer this question. If you said okay and i said yes i would go. Hmmm?

The region of the united states where beef and hog production is prevalent is the midwestthere are 12 states in this area including  illinois,  indiana,  iowa,  kansas,  michigan,  minnesota,  missouri,nebraska,  north dakota,  ohio,  south dakota, and  wisconsin. all of these states are known for their meat and such products. 

Howard ruffo  makes the reader feel that ellery has misidentified who is responsible for committing the crime and will end up feeling embarrassed.