He said: "I'm going to send you over. The chances are you'll get off with life. That means you'll be out again in twenty years. You're an angel. I'll wait for you." He cleared his throat. "If they hang you I'll always remember you.
Dashiell HammettAbout author
- Author's profession: Author
- Nationality: american
- Born: May 27, 1894
- Died: January 10, 1961
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