The subdued hallway, filled with men who questioned their own judgment, left no room for entertainment. Ashley said, “I just don"t feel like playing basketball right now. Maybe we were never meant to have that game.”
“Better times are coming, Ash. I promise you, before I"m out of office, you"ll have your chance.” The president looked around him at angry, somber and doubting men, whose spirits needed lifting. In keeping with Ashley"s routine of wise cracks, he said, “And I"ll add one hundred dollars to my retirement fund.”
Ashley grinned, briefly. Refusing the bait, Fritz asked, “What are you going to do about Tim Miller?”
“What do you really want, Fritz? I"ll arrest him if you want. You can come with me. Or you can tell me to let him go, in front of Linda and your mother-in-law.” He wai
