Two StrikesChapter 20
Mid-March. Paul had received from his agent, Powell Grantham, only two calls about potential jobs since their initial meeting three months earlier. Because of Lois' emergency, Paul had shown little interest in the interview offers (both in cities hundreds of miles to the west), and had declined to follow up. Today, Grantham had telephoned Paul, but the agent skipped the amenities as soon the phone was answered. "Are you working with Alex Fain and his agent?" Grantham asked. "Working...