“Contractors and Builders Association’s goin to declare a lockout from Monday on.”
“And how’s the union?”
“We got a full treasury. We’re goin to fight.”
Baldwin sat down on the edge of the desk. “I wish I knew what Mayor Mitchel’s attitude was on all this.”
“That reform gang’s just treadin water like they always do,” said Gus savagely biting the end off a cigar. “When’s this decision going to be made public?”
“Saturday.”
“Well keep in touch with us.”
“All right gentlemen. And please dont call me on the phone. It dont look exactly right. You see it aint my office.”
“Might be wiretappin goin on too. Those fellers wont stop at nothin. Well see ye later Joey.”
Joe nodded and walked out. Baldwin turned frowning to Gus.