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Chinaman's Chance
Date: 1/16/2015, Categories: Science-Fiction, Interracial, Murder, Non-Erotic, Romance, Violence, Author: sourdough, Rating: 89.7, Source: sexstories.com
has other sources of income," I observed. Being a crooked cop did have its benefits. I read through the report. It was short and thorough. I was very pleased. "You're good. You should become a private detective." "Do you think so? I'll think about it. It sure pays better than anything I've ever done before." "That reminds me. I owe you some more money." "You don't owe me a thing," Tom said. "I mean it, too. Consider it a favor for saving my life." "I didn't save your life," I responded. "You saved mine. Don't you remember?" "A friend told me that last night one of those big steamships collided with my boat, smashing it to splinters. I don't think they even realized what happened because they didn't even slow down. I would have been aboard if you hadn't hired me." "Oh my gosh!" I exclaimed. "I'm certainly glad you were not aboard, but now you're homeless." "Don't worry about me, my dear. I'm a survivor." "But I will worry." I replied, "and I will check on you often." Tom nodded and smiled. I smiled in return. I think it was the first time I felt like smiling since I lost Chen. I asked Tom to continue his investigation in case something new or unexpected came up. I thought I had enough information, but it was an excuse to give him more money. He accepted the additional funds reluctantly. My first target's name was Abe Slocum. He was a local tough and provided muscle to anyone who needed his services. The word was that Madame Bordeaux had fired him because she blamed him for ...