The little guy was unprepared. I could see that as soon as he walked into the coffee shop where we’d arranged to meet. He craned his head and looked around in that way people have when they’ve made an appointment with someone they’ve never actually seen in the flesh, like the guy will be wearing a sign. I knew he was my guy because who else would come in here at 3 p.m. on a weekday wearing that look, but his hands were empty. Most people who retain my services come loaded for bear at that firs. . .

The little guy was unprepared. I could see that as soon as he walked into the coffee shop where we’d arranged to meet. He craned his head and looked around in that way people have when they’ve made an appointment with someone they’ve never actually seen in the flesh, like the guy will be wearing a sign. I knew he was my guy because who else would come in here at 3 p.m. on a weekday wearing that look, but his hands were empty. Most people who retain my services come loaded for bear at that firs. . .