Chapter 43

“Damn, no wonder he didn’t show up today,” the manager, Mr. Simms, said, while getting out Bill’s employment application. “Not that I’m too surprised, even if he wasn’t one of the robbers. He had no experience and it showed. If I hadn’t been desperately short of help, I’d never have hired him.” He handed the application to Quint. “You might as well hang onto it. Given the circumstances, I don’t think Bill will be back.”

Quint scanned it quickly, discovering that Bill called himself William Traves. Given the circumstances, Quint was certain that was a phony, and the home address and phone number would be as well. “Did he call in?” he asked Simms.

“Nope. He wasn’t even professional enough to do that. If I do see him around, which I doubt, I’ll let you know.”

“Thank you. I’d also like an address for—” Quint checked his notes, “—Josh. The man Bill replaced.”