“Do you think we’ll get there by eleven?” I asked.
“Yeah, if there’s no traffic,” he said hopefully.
I liked him. Livery drivers mostly arrive in a Lincoln Town Car. Usually, it’s a glossy black. Sometimes, it’s white (I think those are ugly). But today, I was riding in a nice SUV. They normally cost more money, if you request one specifically. I could tell that this driver took pride in his work. The interior was clean and neat. He had rubber mats on the floor of the car. The gray leather upholstery was well maintained, with no signs of wear and tear. And he was nice enough to keep the air conditioner real high. That would earn him a nice tip — I’m always looking for excuses to give people big tips — but only if I got there in time. [read on]
