Men Who Walk Alone by TJ Martinell

Author:TJ Martinell
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Published: 2018-04-20T23:00:00+00:00

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The telephone line was scratchy.

“Carl?”

“Yes?”

“You in a secure place?”

“Yes. We can talk.”

“Where are you at now?”

“Can’t say. You know the drill. Walter doesn’t want us disclosing our hideouts.”

“I just got word from Jimmy. He said that Walt wants us all to meet up with him.”

“What? That doesn’t make any sense. Why would he do that? He told us to stay put, not cause a fuss. We spent nearly a week in that shithole, all fifteen of us. Why would he want us all to get together all of a sudden?”

“Don’t know. Jimmy didn’t say. He just told me that Walt wants the word passed around.”

“Where are we meeting?”

“This wop joint called Lou’s, over on Front Street.”

“Why there?”

“Won’t make us look suspicious, I guess. Can’t tell you much. Jimmy was short on the details. Apparently, Walt didn’t give too many to him.”

“Why are we hearing this from Jimmy and not Walter?”

“He doesn’t know where any of us are, so he’s contacting us indirectly. I don’t know. Walter knows what he’s doing, though. We’ve got the guineas packing their bags in three neighborhoods. They’re practically hitchhiking their way back across Rantoul Street.”

“Has he told his superiors about any of this?”

“I think so.”

The voice was apprehensive.

“He should have told them.”

“I don’t think so. They’re in charge of the station, but they deal with too many people to keep secrets. Word would’ve gotten out.”

“Alright. When are we meeting at this wop place?”

“Tomorrow. At one o’ clock. Don’t be late.”

“Should we be armed?”

“Nah. The locals are friendly enough. Besides, Jimmy said the security is taken care of. All we have to do wear our uniforms and the owner will probably give us a free meal.”

“Very well. Who should I contact?”

“Let Kendrick know, but don’t talk to too many. And don’t use any private telephone line. Stick to the payphones. Keep the conversation short and sweet, got it?”

“Got it.”

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