“What?”
“What do you think we’re doing at Hubris Towers?”
This gave the man pause.
“Uh. Like. Runnin’ a fancy condo, right?”
“Well, yes, but what’s behind that?”
The man tried again.
“I think there’s a Keno place on the next block.”
“No, no.” Jimmy’s mind raced, trying to find a way to put it that would help the man reach the right answer. Or really almost any vaguely relevant answer. No need to be picky.
“If you get the job, how do you think we want you to do it?”
“O-o-oh,” the man grinned with sudden understanding. “Cut out all the cussing,” he said proudly. Jimmy reflected that one sentence of five words did technically fit within the “vice versa.” He nodded.
“And don’t hit the Jews,” added the man with a confident nod.
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Steven Henry learned how to read almost before he learned how to walk. Ever since he began reading stories, he wanted to put his own on the page. He lives a very quiet and ordinary life in Minnesota with his wife and dog.
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Robert Blackford – A humble harp maker’s apprentice dreams of being a hero.
Master Gabriel Zane – A master blacksmith’s pursuit of perfection leads him to craft an enchanted sword, drawing him out of his isolation and far from his cozy home.
Lord Luthor Carnarvon – A lonely nobleman with a dark past has won the heart of Kristyn’s mother, but at what cost?
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