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November 7, 2006

Jim: Poor Execution

The putrid steam-bath of the Guatemalan tropics made everything drip; me most of all. But I’d chased the killer all the way from Texas and it was time to finish the job.

“Guess you should try another tree,” the killer chuckled.

I scowled at my guide, Pedro. “Set up the noose.”

Pedro tossed the rope over a thick branch and tied the knot with quick-fingered efficiency. But the test pull broke the branch. Again.

Pedro made a wide gesture all around. “The indios, they call these trees balsa,” he said.

“That must be Injun for ‘God damned worthless’,” I snarled.

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Comments

Beautiful execution, Jim.

Posted by: Keiran Halcyon at November 7, 2006 8:48 AM · Permalink

Yeah, really well done.

Posted by: Tanya at November 7, 2006 11:50 AM · Permalink