Jake Randolph in "Requiem For A Stripper" Pt. 110

I went up to the front door and knocked lightly, as I was afraid if I put much pressure on the door the entire ramshackle place would fall in on itself. I could hear live music coming from inside, so either the band was rehearsing or they were playing so the girls could practice their dance routines. I knocked a little harder, praying the place would hold together.

Finally, the door opened and a short bald guy with an apron on said, "We ain't open yet, Moe."

"I'm Jack Rand from the city building inspector's office."

The little guy gulped...