Man Trap
Suspense · November 26, 1961 · 23 min · 3,206 words
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And now, a tale well-calculated to keep you in, saw Spence. A construction gang boss is suspected of murder. He suspects his own sanity. Listen now to Man Trap, starring Don McLaughlin, and written especially for suspense by John Robert.
We were in the South of West, a construction gang building a highway, He dynamiting through mountains of rock that rose 2,000 feet. I was gang boss, my name is Brick Delaney. Next in command was Artie Finch.
We've been on a lot of jobs together, Artie and I. We could have been friends, but Artie had his wife Lola on his mind and jealousy written all over his face, even while talking instruction.
I'm packing dynamite in these groves, here on the map. Okay, the location's okay Artie, fine, but... But why are you packing it? Why not Pedro packing down to my sister's job? Because I want it like that to Lenny. I want to go back to sleeping nights.
Now what's the gripe? The same old one. You and Lola. There's nothing between me and your wife, Artie. You can't take your eyes off her. Neither can fifty other guys, Artie. Lola's a good looking gal.
Guy can't help being guys, but it's hands off. She's your wife. and I respect that, believe me, Arnie. After I pack those rocks personally, I might believe it. What's packing those rocks got to do with it?
I'm up there on the side of the mountain with a kegad dynamite under me. If you want low, low bad enough, all you got to do is set off the charge before I signal all clear.
What? Yeah. Blow me the bits by accident. On purpose. Arnie, you're a stark raving nut. Sure, I don't deny it. I'm going bats wondering how much you go for low on how much low it goes for you and how often do you meet when I'm not looking and where Marty what are you two connivers up against me sure I'm not that's why I'm
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