“Like the wait?” she asked, a jeer in her voice.
“All right. It gave me time to prepare for you. Coming to see me?”
“You bet I am,” she said, “but it’ll have to be a surprise. Don’t be embarrassed, we won’t expect you to dress.”
I laughed, although I didn’t feel like laughing.
“How’s Bat?” I asked.
“He’s fine. I shouldn’t laugh, Cain. You won’t like it when we do come.”
“Why don’t you grow up?” I said. “You always were a dumb red-head. Do you think I care what you do? I can handle Bat and you. Tell him. And don’t forget, Lois, if you slip up, you’ll have a nice stretch in jail ahead of you. Bat’s wanted for murder and that makes you an accessory after the fact. Thought of that?”
“Listen, you heel,” she said, losing her smooth tone. “I’ve waited too long to even things up with you. It’s been fun making you sweat, but I’m through with waiting now.”
“Watch your elastic, sister,” I said. “There’s no need to get excited. Tell me, what do you plan to do, or is that a secret?”
“What do you think? We’ll get that girl of yours, and then we’ll invite you to call and see her. Bat still wants to match his skill against yours.”