I Returned a Lost Wallet from a Mechanic’s ShopThe Next Morning, a Sheriff Was Standing at My Door

because I have practiced shaking it off. This was part of the job. Cars were expensive and people got frustrated and most of the time the anger was not really about me.

Near closing time I was sweeping under one of the lifts when my broom hit something solid.

I bent down and reached under and pulled out a worn black leather wallet, softened by years continue reading …