`Mouse special' reveals Dorchester eatery not squeaky clean

I wonder how long it willbe before we find out this woman put it in there herself?

Charlestown resident Delphine Hamilton swore off dining out six months ago after being sickened by news reports about restaurant patrons finding rat heads and fingers in their fast-food orders. Now she's wishing she had followed her own lead.

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What he hell does that even mean? Wishes she had followed through, maybe, but followed her own lead. How does anyone ever not follow their own lead? Do reporters eventry anymore?