He doesnt believe in what he calls unnecessary social pleasantries, Quane said. He thinks theyre a waste of time. So hes eliminated hello, good-bye, please, thank you and a lot of other stuff like that from his vocabulary. It must save him a couple of minutes a year. Maybe even more. Why would she do that? You werent close friends. Thats right, I said. Of course. I shrugged. She wants a new kitchen and I said we cant afford it. We really got into it. I overdid it. She ran out. My knock interrupted him. Dev and Abby dumb; Ted brilliant. This time there was a kind of weary disbelief in the shake that Oxley gave his head.And youre sure hes never been a cop? You had a list of the numbers of the revolvers that are in your possession? Mason asked. Dino grabbed a phone and went to work. Whatre you going to do with that? I said. tag babe Probably, the Senator said. Well, did you see Freddie Koontz? No. But I got the sense that she was not going through this alone. That there was someone who was partnering with her in this process. How did Lutts find out? Herb, Stone said, since the young man had developed an aversion toHerbie.What do you know about the last will and testament of one Frances— Oh, I forget her last name. Chapter 55 Hes too damned clever. Ive spoken to Mr. Fisher on your behalf, and he is ready to take your call. Please leave the matter entirely in his hands, and dont call back the other man who called you about the money..