Collector's Item
“Ham said. He leaned over the counter to speak to the store owner. “I want that tape.”
“I’ve only got two tapes for this thing,” Klaussner whined.
“Then I guess you’ll have to buy another one.”
The sound of a long-suffering sigh rose from behind the counter. “Sure.” There were several clicks and whirs and then Klaussner stood up, a small cassette in his hand. He held onto it for a moment. “Will I get it back?”
Peyton caught a glimpse of something akin to anticipation in the man’s eye and his lea...sh on his temper frayed. He launched himself forward and Klaussner backpedaled into the display behind him.
Cigarette cartons and snuff packages rustled and shuddered from the impact, several tumbled to the floor. The man paid no attention to his merchandise, his terrified gaze fastened on Peyton.
Peyton’s fingers curled around the far edge of the counter and Klaussner all but went cross-eyed trying to watch Peyton’s face and his hands at the same time. He gave up and shot a look at Ham who stood back, arms crossed over his chest.MoreLess
“I’ve only got two tapes for this thing,” Klaussner whined.
“Then I guess you’ll have to buy another one.”
The sound of a long-suffering sigh rose from behind the counter. “Sure.” There were several clicks and whirs and then Klaussner stood up, a small cassette in his hand. He held onto it for a moment. “Will I get it back?”
Peyton caught a glimpse of something akin to anticipation in the man’s eye and his lea...sh on his temper frayed. He launched himself forward and Klaussner backpedaled into the display behind him.
Cigarette cartons and snuff packages rustled and shuddered from the impact, several tumbled to the floor. The man paid no attention to his merchandise, his terrified gaze fastened on Peyton.
Peyton’s fingers curled around the far edge of the counter and Klaussner all but went cross-eyed trying to watch Peyton’s face and his hands at the same time. He gave up and shot a look at Ham who stood back, arms crossed over his chest.MoreLess
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