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The Eternal Night #182

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I said, "You said you thought the name Lillian Wells sounded familiar. She was friends with Sandra. You sure you don't remember her? She danced under the name Lily Rose."

Lyman's eyes rolled up toward the ceiling, "Now, that's a name I remember. I hauled her in after Sandra was murdered and questioned her, but she wouldn't tell me anything. I was already 0 for 1 in trying to convert one of Gertie's girls and I didn't want to get Lily killed too, so I let her go."

I nodded, getting up to leave.

"I'll be in touch," I said...

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    Neville Hunt over 2 years ago

    Not heard the expression 0 for 1 before, Chistopher.

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    Christopher over 2 years ago

    Really? Maybe it's an American thing. It means you played 1 game and lost it, hence 0 for 1. So if he'd tried to get Lily to squeal and got her killed as well he'd be 0 for 2.

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    Neville Hunt over 2 years ago

    Thanks Christopher. I can now use it!

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