“When I left Grantham it was with the double notion of securing a pillow and getting a bite of dinner as soon as possible. I’d managed the first half, but a telephone in the lobby of Butler’s Barracks recalled me to duty. I pulled out the piece of paper where I’d written the name of Furlong’s attacker: Harvey Osborne. There was only one in the book. “Hello.” “Is that Harvey Osborne?” “That’s right. Who’s this?” “My name’s Benny Cooperman. I want to talk to you about what happened last night.” “I...’m sorry. I don’t. I’ve had the newspapers calling all day. I want no part of it. What’s your interest in this?” “I’m not sure. But I’d like to know why you took a poke at Furlong.” “And connected. I sent the guy sprawling.” “That’s right. Somebody said you moved like a professional.” “Go on, it was just a lucky punch.” “I’d like to talk to you.” “Some other time. I’m busy.” “I can be there in ten minutes.” “Don’t trouble yourself.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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