“You know, Crunch,” Biff tried again, “I’ve been all over the world, and I don’t think I’ve ever seen a man as big and strong as you are.”
A pleased smile came over the Indian’s face. He still didn’t say anything.
“In China, I knew a man called Muscles. I thought he was strong. But you could handle him easily.”
The pleased smile on Crunch’s simple face grew broader.
“I suppose your boss Dietz has already gone?” Biff shot the question in while Crunch was still enjoying the flattery.
Crunch froze. The pleased expression left his face.
“You don’t have to answer if you don’t want to. I know he’s gone. I heard the car leave early this morning.”
“You hear car leave, you know boss gone. Why you ask?” Crunch demanded.
“Just something to talk about, Crunch,” Biff said casually. “We’re going to get mighty tired of one another just sitting here in silence.”
The Indian didn’t reply.