Over A Cup Of Coffee

“The authorities were looking for anything that could hang you, actually. Which reminds me…” An unusually serious look crossed her face. “There have been… rumors… my friend. Rumors about you that concern me.”

“Information for information. You tell me the rumor, I’ll tell you the truth.”

She asked of several things, most of which were simply the rumor mill working in overtime. Until…

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