Re: And the Band Played On
The elevators were somewhere near the ninth floor, to judge from the arrow. Presently, the doors to the stairs shot open, to reveal an irate Steve Cable.
"I have taken a vow," the German said solemnly, at Marianne's accusation. "The evening star - " he paused then, rubbing his chin, which was in need of a shave. "Jasmine - " he began again, then gave up, with a massive shrug. "Is not safe here. Is not -" And then he suddenly folded up, with a sigh, sprawling unconscious across the oriental rug as if someone had poleaxed him.