Jake Randolph, Private Investigator Pt. 73
"How much is her rent?" I asked, hoping I had enough to cover it.
"Two hundred and fifty eight dollars," he said evenly.
I had raided my piggy bank before I left L.A., despite squeals of protest. I had about 300 bucks after paying for my motel room, but if this was Kerri's apartment I couldn't very well let her belongings be chucked into the street.
As I began pulling bills out of my wallet, his eyes widened as if he was watching a burlesque dancer who was mere moments away from clocking out for the night and going home...
- Category: Crime, Murder & Mystery
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Christopher over 8 years ago
According to the U.S. Census in 1950 the median gross rent in Nevada was $287.00, which seems high for the time. I lowered it to $258.00, which still seems high.
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Neville Hunt over 8 years ago
Love the squealing pig! Also appreciate the attention to detail, rent-wise, Christopher...I'd never have known, being a Brit!
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Christopher over 8 years ago
Thank you, Neville. I've tried to be as accurate as possible with this drabble series and have done a lot of research, reading up on the politics and economics of the time as well as looking at maps of L.A. and Las Vegas in the early 50s, only taking artistic license when necessary.
