Barrie Craig, in his latest assignment as a confidential investigator, found himself in a situation where he was standing outside, in a drafty doorway in the rain, watching a house across the street. All he had to do was wait in the doorway until a man named Sam Jenkins made an appearance, then go home. The next morning he was to type up a report to the effect that Sam Jenkins was seen leaving 1012 East 43rd Street at 11:01 p.m. the previous night, and mail it to his business associates. Generally, there's a check in the return mail, all of which is fine, but not especially exciting. However, one night, it got a little more exciting. Barrie is in his doorway, watching the house, when a big man walks up and stands in front of him. He says "I'm blocking your view, Mister". Barrie says "That would depend on what I was looking at". The man says "Let's say the house across the street". Barrie says "it's a large house". The man says "And I'm a large man". Barrie says "I've noticed that". The man says "Well, then why not take a walk down the street?" Barrie says "I like it here". The man says "Look Mister, why don't you go find yourself a keyhole to peep through and save yourself some trouble". Barrie says "Maybe I like trouble. You figuring on making some for me?" The man says "Okay, I think I'm going to enjoy this". Barrie says "Enjoy what, a few slugs in your stomach? The gun's loaded. I've got a license for it, and I'd be delighted to explain the whole thing to the police. It's your move". The man says "You feel pretty brave standing there behind the gun, don't you?" Barrie says "Not especially, I just happen to be working and I don't like interruptions". The big man says "I'll get in touch with you some other time, wise guy". Barrie says "Please do, goodbye". The large man moved down the street, turned the corner, and that was the end of it, at least for the time being.