That much was clear. XXX She placed one hand over her chest, but no other words came. Wherever I may roam… He left the folded bill near the lamp on her console table. A re-wording of something from the novel.”
“Oh…” the bartender responded, suddenly doubting his own memory. He’d been reluctant to come to this first session, but he was already warming to her. Her inexperience was showing more clearly with every act. When he reached the top, he turned and entered the foyer. When you get a minute.”
“Of course” the bald man smiled and attended to him right away. A woman so sultry she could distract you from her own questions. Still learning the ropes.”
“Ya don’t say?” Owen replied. There was a cruelty that went beyond performance and eclipsed even the giddy indulgence
