Needle slid along the grooves in the record; midst scattered clusters of last nights painting session - crumpled paper, discarded pallets and liquor bottles; splattered colors 'gainst both wall -- and the male, who sat at his desk - eyes lifting upon the strangers entry.
Not unusual. Luce Jones had been a famous alias ever since his artistic debut at a quaint little London museum. People often crept into the little studio he kept a little way from his home.
" -- Can I help you?"











