Chow Ling was seeing a patient when Pong Ho found him. Looking up from his patient, Ling pointed to the Dragon Room. Pong Ho moved down the hall to wait.
Chow Ling placed the last needle in the patient"s abdomen, told him to rest, and then left the room. In the meeting room, he took his place in the Dragon Chair. “What is it Pong Ho?”
“I have just learned that the Red Lion has brought in eighteen Chinese girls to sell. The ship was late, and their contact has gone, making them open to a new buyer. Perhaps a buyer that pays slightly more?”
Chow Ling sat back, thought a moment, and then asked, “You are certain this is true?”
“I am certain. I can send a messenger to them asking to meet with them this afternoon. I think they will agree if the meeting is during the day. I will meet with the
