Chapter 23
“I can see the two lying in the snow, thrashing about. Let’s see if Ernie Turlo has anything to say. Maybe we can get something out of him before they take him to the hospital,” Knutson was saying, while motioning to Cotter and Keplar, “Check their pockets.” Nothing was found in any of their pockets.
“How you boys holding up?” Cotter said.
They both moaned and then Ernie choked out, “Where’s the ambulance?”
“On its way, but we’d like to talk a little before it gets here,” said Keplar, kneeling down beside him. “One basic question, who’s your boss so we can get this mess cleared up?”
With blood running out the corner of his mouth, “Can’t help you there. Everything is done over the phone. Never seen the guy.” Gurgling, “Is the ambulance almost here? I’m in a bad way.”
