‘Ten,’ I said, took out a cigarette and lit it. ‘Don’t exhaust yourself. I don’t have to be in bed until midnight.’
He gave me a cold, blank stare, and went around to the back of the car. I kept my eye on the spinning dial just to be sure he didn’t short-change me.
After a while he reappeared and shoved out a grubby paw. I paid.
‘Where’s Ferris?’
The green eyes shifted to my face and away.
‘Out of town.’
‘When will he be back?’
‘Dunno.’
‘Mrs. Ferris about?’
‘She’s busy.’