Case of the Black Badge Ch. 06

"Tell you what." Allen said. "I'll see about getting your sentence commuted. And then if I need your help, I'll ask for it."

"It'll be on my terms, Senator, never forget that." Elizabeth said, turning for the door.

"You better get back into the jail before they miss you." Allen said.

"Oh, I've got time." Elizabeth said. "And I have a meeting to go to, with my associates. They'll be watching you too, Senator, and they know how tenuous your position is right now. Best you start making friends like them and me, while you still can."

With that, Elizabeth left the room and Nathan Allen scurried to pour himself another drink...

Finis.