Asking For It

Asking for ItTwo Young men with junior executive haircuts were taking a drink together after a long hot day at the office. They worked in the Marseilles branch of the E. T. & Orient Line and it was in Alec Weaver's apartment where they now had their drinks.Alec's features were not unpleasing and his smile was that of one who is anxious to please. The combination can suggest a certain vulnerability. "I should like," said Alec, "to write a story about a murderee."His friend was...