Just doing his job. We know, Murfin said. No objection, Mason said cheerfully. Stipulate that it may be received in evidence. Judge Hoyt said,The objection to the question will be... well, just a moment. The Court will reserve ruling. The Court will ask the witness some questions, and the counsel for each side will refrain from interrupting. The woman who called you and Max Quane. Max told his wife that he was about to pull off some deal that would net him two hundred thousand. Max was shacked up with Sally Raines. Just before he got killed Max called me, half petrified, and said he thought he knew what had happened to Mix. A woman called you and told you the same thing, except that she implied that Mix was still alive. She also talked about two hundred thousand dollars. But the woman never called back — possibly because she was Sally who got shot to death that same afternoon, but not before leaving half a word that everybody seems to think is a vital clue. Didnt I tell you it would be? You dont need an excuse, Stone said, kissing her back. Maybe you should. The Court will do the questioning at this point, Judge Hoyt said. Counsel will be quiet. She your wife? The minister was in full rant now. The driver would want me to be a good, faithful husband. Yes, sir, she said, and drinks arrived on the table. Ill be watchin you. Dont try anything funny.’ My ass is on the line too, Travis, she snapped. It was from Mr. Quane. I gave him Audreys number. Did he reach you? Okay, Drake said. Heres something else for you, Perry. Depends on how things turn out, he replied. Just got a call from my office, and they insist they cant get along without me any longer. Ive asked Joan to book me on a flight home; ask her to send my bag, will you? It was great fun; lets do it again! And again, and again! What time was it when you made the discovery of the body? I just fixed her two eggs, toast and coffee, and shes sitting alone on the patio. Im sure shed love some company.’ I take it theres something unusual about this woman, Della, or you wouldnt have adopted this attitude..