Eleven
I got into the Rambler and drove back to the bar in Cornwall. I went inside and traded car keys with Eddie. He put a drink in front of me. I hadn’t intended having one, but once it was there, I changed my mind.
“Your friend came in and discovered you weren’t here,” he said.
“I know.”
“Anything happen?” he asked.
I finished my drink. “I’ll tell you later, Eddie. Now I’m going to get some sleep.”
I left and drove the Mercury to the motel. I went in, stripping off my coat and tie. I stretched out on the bed and went to sleep at once.
When I woke up, it was almost midnight. I felt much better. I got up and washed my face in cold water. I put on my tie and coat and went out to the Mercury. I drove into Newburgh and cruised around until I finally found a place that looked like a ni
