Testing. One, two. Testing. Diane, it’s 8 a.m., Seattle, Washington. As you have no doubt surmised by the clarity of this tape, I purchased a new MicroMac pocket tape recorder—the Big Little Recorder at Wally’s Rent-to-Own, 1145 North Hilltop—where, as the sign says, “A bargain is a bargain, no matter what the cost.” For $21.89 cash, I decided to pass on the rent-to-own option.
Diane, leasing may be the fast track to an appearance of affluence, but equity will keep you warm at night. I have no doubt that this new model will prove to be an extremely useful tool in the investigatory process, where the most fleeting insight can be lost if your hardware isn’t as solid as your thinking.
I have two stops to make, Diane: Wo’s House of Cloth, where I’m picking up a new black suit, upping my total to five. One for each day of the week, presuming I don’t have to work weekends frequently. Not a safe assumption. $199.99, including alterations.
Second stop: the Regional Bureau office to pick up some files. Although I have wrapped up the fiber sample procedures seminar I came here to conduct, it looks like I’ll be heading east on a new case instead of back to Philadelphia. We’ll fill you in on the details after I’ve been briefed.