Galluping, a short story

A young man, Jarvis, is canvassing for the Gallup polling organization when he encounters Howard, a subject who alarms him. The man turns the interview around, asking Jarvis about his most interesting “customers.” Howard swears he knew Jarvis was coming. Howard has a large revolver sitting next to him on the couch. He wears black gloves and sunglasses. He is either nuts or psychic. Fearing this may be his last interview, Jarvis looks for ways to escape before Howard shoots him or completely demolishes his nerves.