In this town, where front is so important, she really had it made. She also had it made behine and sideways, and in any town. When I'd called from downstairs she'd siad she was in the shower. My hopes were pretty high as I raced to her apartment door. Maybe she needed help, or something. "I can only stay a moment," I croaked. "I have to go see Captain Billings at Police Headquarters." Poor old Billings. I didn't get downtwon until Saturday.
1957.