There was that about Slick. You didnt have to spend the afternoon explaining things to him. He thought for a moment, working up his pitch, I assumed, then picked up the phone, dialed, and after a few more moments got through to Warner B. Gallops. It was a pleasure to listen to Slick sell. First he was charming, then he was winning, and finally he was convincing — especially when he lied, which he did beautifully, particularly about what a valuable contribution I was making to the investigation. Any speculation with him as to who my client might be? This isnt about me. Idont feel anything about it. Mike, Stone said, Ive got a very nice matched pair of 12-gauge shotguns over there in the cabinet. You want to take a walk? Mason smiled at the discomforted man on the stand, and said,Oh, I guess as far as Tm concerned I have no further cross-examination. I think the jury understands the situation. Ive never seen her this scared before a debate and shes been in a lot of them. She knows whats on the line. It’s never been this close before.’ He must have some reason for remembering you unfavorably. Remember, this is a man who takes offense easily. You might have insulted him without even knowing it. The driver led the way inside, Devine in the middle, the other guy bringing up the rear. Devine would have expected nothing less. It was the way you transported either prisoners or soon-to-be prisoners. No, no, of course not. But you didnt make any investigation — that is, we werent aware of it if you did. How about the dog? You didnt seem to know him. I move Ezekiel Elkins be president, Herbert Doxey said. Not a divorce? Mason asked. Yes. The uniform stepped forward and motioned for them to leave. She gave him an earful and then turned away to jabber with her cameraman, who had lowered his piece of equipment. They walked back to a van parked farther down the narrow street and emblazoned with the stations logo. A minute later they pulled off. Devine saw the woman close up as the van sped past. The dented and grimy vehicle said they were with Channel 44, which he didnt even know was a thing. She was around Devines age. Her expression was determined, and she looked like the type who lived only to be in the middle of all the biggest news stories of the day. Now what? he said..