CHAPTER 36
The Delgato Offer
Early one spring day, three handsome men appeared at the Statehouse. For the heck of it, they stopped by Mary’s Café for coffee because, like so many in the game, they wanted to enjoy a moment of celebrity.
After much glad-handing and bear hugs, the notorious trio rode the elevator to the second floor and walked to the reception area of Senator Callahan’s office.
“We are here for our appointment with Senator Callahan,” Tommy said pleasantly.
Charlene looked up and nearly gasped. Everyone knew these three men. Instead of using her telephone, she sprang up and ran into the senator’s office. Overcome by the sheer presence of the men, she said, with her whole body trembling, “Senator, you’re not going to believe this, but Tommy Wozniah, Bartholomew Jordan and
