Silly thing that happened. Billy was still banging away. Sounded pretty sweet. Little syncopation there. He has some computer skills.
Bosses are suspicious creatures.
They want to take credit for a thing only after it's clear that it works. When something is new, when its kinks are still getting worked out, they're careful not to say a word one way or the other. So I believed there was still a chance that he might come to see this baby-faced young man as a strong addition to the team. Billy was rough, to be sure, but with a little polishing he could really shine. But, just half an hour later, my hopes were dashed somewhat when the head man sent for us.