Rum And Razors
“What in heaven’s name? I sat straight up in bed and looked at my small traveling alarm clock. 6:25 A.M.
“I demand a better explanation,” said a defiant male voice. “No one has ever complained about me. Tell me who. Name just one person.”
“I’m not going to get into it any further, Jacob.” This was Walter talking. “I’ve tried to explain to you as nicely as I can why I’m dismissing you. Now, goddamn it, gather your things and leave my property at once. I’ll call the police if you don’t.”
“You’ll b...e sorry you’re doing this, Mr. Marschalk. You’ll be sorry’s all I can say.”
If I hadn’t known better, I’d have thought I’d been awakened in New York City where such wake-up calls can be the rule rather than the exception. Why did Walter choose to fire the young man in front of my villa? Surely it wasn’t the most convenient place. My villa was the greatest distance from the main inn in which Walter’s office was located. Did he choose to do it outside my door for my benefit?MoreLess
“I demand a better explanation,” said a defiant male voice. “No one has ever complained about me. Tell me who. Name just one person.”
“I’m not going to get into it any further, Jacob.” This was Walter talking. “I’ve tried to explain to you as nicely as I can why I’m dismissing you. Now, goddamn it, gather your things and leave my property at once. I’ll call the police if you don’t.”
“You’ll b...e sorry you’re doing this, Mr. Marschalk. You’ll be sorry’s all I can say.”
If I hadn’t known better, I’d have thought I’d been awakened in New York City where such wake-up calls can be the rule rather than the exception. Why did Walter choose to fire the young man in front of my villa? Surely it wasn’t the most convenient place. My villa was the greatest distance from the main inn in which Walter’s office was located. Did he choose to do it outside my door for my benefit?MoreLess
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