"That's what Little Hymie would say if he wanted to see the boss. If he wanted to kill the boss."
"So, stay blind."
Silence. Heck let the silence grow. He could feel Johnny The Cat Simese's big hand moving uneasily between his shoulder blades.
"Ain't you gonna say nothing else?" The Cat asked.
"Ain't you gonna ask again, pal?"
No answer.
"Ain't you gonna say I can see again if I take you to Willy? Ain't you?"
Finally Heck said: "You don't even have to take me. Just tell me where it is."
"I—I can't."