15 14 - DATING SCOUNDRELS
After the shock of Ned’s arrest, I decided to go back to Melvin’s and find out more about Jack’s illegal dealings. Maybe I could discover a connection to Ned.
“Welcome to Melvin’s Marine Emporium,” Chad said with his usual perkiness. “How can I help you today?”
“I’d like to speak with the manager,” I said.
“Tiffany, buzz Mr. Dublonski and ask him to come speak with this lady,” Chad said. Tiffany rolled her eyes and put down the stack of T-shirts she had been folding. She walked over to the cash register, picked up the phone that was right next to Chad’s elbow, and buzzed the manager. Chad pointed at the T-shirts. “Those aren’t going to fold themselves, are they?” Tiffany looked like she wanted to strangle him. Can’t say I blamed her.
A few minutes later, a
