face-by-face

Updated: May 11, 2025

A cabinet member stood at the bar talking earnestly to a ball player, ignoring a group of hopeful reporters and fans. The Era stringer, an experienced hand, passed over the hard pressed VIP's near the center of the room and started a face-by-face check of the less gregarious diners seated at obscure tables along the sides of the room.

Keith Laumer - Greylorn