Does Ruth Marvel know where they are? Why not at home? Mason paused to think that over, then nodded thoughtfully.Of course. That was Alders logical move. He realized what he was up against as soon as he saw this letter in the bottle. He knew that he had to find Carmen. And perhaps through her find some way of discrediting some of Minerva Danbys statements. Okay, Della, go bring Dorley Alder in and well see what he wants. Valentine caught this look and held up his hands in mock surrender.I hear on street. I do not do this. I am good guy now. I do not fill up my bank account. Youve already told enough lies, Mason observed smilingly. Go back to your cell and keep your mouth shut. Ill try and salvage something from the wreckage, because Im in a spot where I have to. You have me in this right along with you. No wonder Claud Gloster has been triumphant! I suppose he’s even got a witness who saw you on the bus going back to town. No, but if it happened last night, I wouldnt know about it. What got moved? Im sure its great, but it doesnt mix with motorcycles on a rainy night. As if to underline his statement, a new wave arrived and drowned out conversation for a couple of minutes, then passed on. Chapter Fourteen Care to explain the subterfuge? said Devine. The embarrassed taxi driver said,Well, to tell you the truth, now youve got me confused and I dont know just whatdid happen. Sergeant Holcomb regarded him for a moment, said,No, and abruptly turned away. Maybe it was an alias, then. Standard stuff. Mason grinned, winked at Della Street and said,Witness. He said that last reproachfully and she, flaring to her own defense, said,It was that dog of yours. Devine eyed Montgomery.Nice plan..