The Hustler

The HustlerThey took sam out of the office, through the long passageway, and up to the big metal doors. The doors opened, slowly, and they stepped out.The sunlight was exquisite; warm on Sam's face. The air was clear and still. A few birds were circling in the sky. There was a gravel path, a road, and then, grass. Sam drew a deep breath. He could see as far as the horizon.A guard drove up in a gray station wagon. He opened the door and Sam got in, whistling softly to himself. They drove off, dow...