Dagger of Flesh (1956)
“My mind was spinning. I'd seldom run across anything so fraught with possibilities for good and opportunity for evil in my life.
I took my .357 Magnum out of the desk, strapped the spring shoulder holster on and checked the gun's cylinder. I looked at the five lethal cartridges thinking they were simply one other way, more direct and less subtle, of making men do what you wanted.
I stuffed the gun in its holster and went out.
Jay Weather was alone when I walked into the big store on Ninth Stree...t. I felt ill at ease when I saw him, but I made myself act as if I felt normal. I walked in past a long row of suits and he nodded at me.
"Hello, Shell." He glanced at his watch. "Got about ten minutes—if they're on time." I grinned at him and said lightly, "The faithful employee. I'm doubling your salary, Jay." He smiled a little, but seemed preoccupied. "What'll we say to them?" he asked.
"I dunno. Just tell the guys there's no business. New owner—me. Probably they'll retire in good order." A frown creased his forehead.MoreLess
I took my .357 Magnum out of the desk, strapped the spring shoulder holster on and checked the gun's cylinder. I looked at the five lethal cartridges thinking they were simply one other way, more direct and less subtle, of making men do what you wanted.
I stuffed the gun in its holster and went out.
Jay Weather was alone when I walked into the big store on Ninth Stree...t. I felt ill at ease when I saw him, but I made myself act as if I felt normal. I walked in past a long row of suits and he nodded at me.
"Hello, Shell." He glanced at his watch. "Got about ten minutes—if they're on time." I grinned at him and said lightly, "The faithful employee. I'm doubling your salary, Jay." He smiled a little, but seemed preoccupied. "What'll we say to them?" he asked.
"I dunno. Just tell the guys there's no business. New owner—me. Probably they'll retire in good order." A frown creased his forehead.MoreLess
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