Chapter 35: The Undefeated

The Undefeated Manuel Garcia climbed the stairs to Don Miguel Retana’s office. He set down his suitcase and knocked on the door. There was no answer. Manuel, standing in the hallway, felt there was someone in the room. He felt it through the door. “Retana,” he said, listening. There was no answer. He’s there, all right, Manuel thought. “Retana,” he said and banged the door. “Who’s there?” said someone in the office. “Me, Manolo,” Manuel said. “What do you want?” asked the…