Chapter 13-3
Just as her nerves were stretched to the breaking point, Ruford entered. He peered through the dimness of the gloomy interior for a moment, noting every person present, before he strode to their table. “My lady, may I say how nice it is to see you again.” He raised her hand for a sloppy kiss. Sylvia struggled to keep the smile on her face. “Gentlemen.” Jimmy and Tony exchanged nods with him, and Ruford sat down. He eased his chair to one side so that he too had a view of the door. Sylvia nudged her chair closer to Tony, trying to get upwind of the captain. Tony waved, and Mrs. Spencer brought out another mug of cider. After a few excruciating minutes of drinking and idle chitchat, Jimmy set the purse on the table with a thud. Blast. He was supposed to save that as a last resort. That mo
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