a bad feeling

go down
Madison street,
as if you are
going straight
to the river, but
don't go into
the river, make
a left on
river place.
i live there.
not in the boathouse,
but on the second
floor of the ninth
house on the left.
if you get lost.
call me.
but first you
have to promise
that you will
be there by one.
can you do that.
let me hear you
say that. i don't
like to be kept
waiting, and i
expect a fair
price. i won't
stand to be
gouged just
because i live
by the river,
and drive a nice
car. it's a small
powder room that
should take you
two hours to
wallpaper,
are you still
there?
bring me three
references and a
copy of your license
and insurance.
don't be late.
i'll be waiting.