“Do you run this place too?”
“No this my bruderinlaw’s place.”
“I didnt know you had a sister.”
“Neither did I.”
When Congo limped away from their table silence came down between them like an asbestos curtain in a theater.
“He’s a funny duck,” said Jimmy forcing a laugh.
“He certainly is.”
“Look Ellie let’s have another cocktail.”
“Allright.”
“I must get hold of him and get some stories about bootleggers out of him.”