Private Eye: 6

“There’s a call for ya, Mr.Leftowicz. Amelia Monroe’s on the line. Should I put her through?”

“Yeah, please, Molly. Let’s hear what she’s gotta say for herself.”

“Leftowicz here, Miss Monroe. Your sister and I been searchin’ for ya.”

“Yeah, heard that from a bartender at Chumley’s. My sister’s too damn protective. I’m an independent dame, shouldn’t have to answer to nobody ’bout my whereabouts.”

“Could be, Miss Monroe. But the company you’ve been keepin’ might put yer life at risk. Gianni Moretti’s an ex-con and a suspected hitman.”

“Gianni’s a swell fella, treated me with utmost courtesy and respect, a real classy guy. He told me ’bout his time in the joint for car theft. I know his family ties, but that ain’t his fault.”

“We hear you spent some time together at 100 Bedford Street. Is that right?”

“Yeah, that’s right, but I don’t reckon that’s anybody’s business. Anyhow, I ain’t seein’ Gianni no more. He’s got too many other dames on his arm. If my sister’s keepin’ tabs, I’m goin’ out with another fella now, a guy who’s promised to take me out on his boat. I’ll make sure to fill my sister in when I get back.”

“Reach out to your sister, she’s worried sick and wants to hear from ya. Goodbye, Miss Monroe.”

“Molly, can ya get Evelyn Monroe on the blower? I got some info for her.”

“She’s on the line now, puttin’ her through.”

“Thanks, Molly. Hello, Miss Monroe. Just finished talkin’ to yer sister. According to her, she’s safe and sound. I reckon this wraps up our business.”

“Oh, Mr. Leftowicz, I wish it was that easy. Amelia told me she’s on a boat or a ship with Captain McCarthy. The damn thing’s got aircraft engines. How the hell is that even possible? Anyway, they’re headin’ for Freeport in the Bahamas to nab a shipment of hooch to be unloaded near New Jersey. Amelia says not to worry ’cause their boat’s faster than them Coast Guard fellas.”

“Miss Monroe, yer sister’s in mighty dangerous waters if she’s on a rum runnin’ boat. Them Coast Guard boys will shoot ’em up with machine guns and cannons if they refuse boardin’ for inspection.”

“What the hell do we do? Any way you can get in touch with these folks to check if Amelia’s alright?”

“Sorry to say, Miss Monroe, them vessels cut off all communication when they’re at sea to dodge the Coast Guard’s radar. But I know people who know people. Maybe there’s a way to reach out to yer sister. Ain’t nothin’ we can do ’til then. I’ll give ya a ring once I get more info.”

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