Chapter 25

“Let me tell you something, attitude is not the only thing that trickles down. There has been a lot of gossip and backbiting in this department, most of which floats up the elevator shaft like the hot air that it is, and I hear it sooner or later. It had better stop today, or some people are going to find out that shit trickles downhill even faster than attitude.

“Be very sure you lock these folders and any notes you took in a secure place. We don’t want your subordinates to know about this just yet.”

He left the room before anybody could respond, and the rest of us began to gather our folders and our notes. “Close your mouth, George,” Captain Bridges said. “You’ll attract flies.”