“Even after my blatant threat to call the police, Milt still didn’t show up or call. Turns out, the police have him listed as deceased. Poor Milt had a heart attack and keeled right over during a steak dinner at Western Sizzlin’. Now I feel bad for leaving all the threatening messages on his machine. I haven’t heard back from any of his family members, so I assume my money is gone. I don’t have the heart to try to collect now. At least not until a little bit of time has eased his family’s gr...ief somewhat. Anyway, I was forced to get in touch with Linda’s brother. Only he’s late. I glance impatiently at my watch. Fifteen minutes late. What is it with contractors? Is there an unwritten code that demands a lack of punctuality? Sort of like the Hippocratic oath of contractors? Be thou never on time. I open the van door and slide out. I desperately need to find a research book in my office.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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