But, Mason said, I need this evidence as a part of my case. You made a stop? Alder stopped abruptly. Wonderful. Theyll join us later in the evening. She sighed deeply. Im so glad this election is over. Its been exhilarating, but exhausting. Yes, he thought, as he stared out the window.As miserable as possible. He glanced at Montgomery, whose expression said pretty much the same thing. That could be pretty grim for her. But police didnt find the keys to the car, Mason said. They— Mason looked the place over with careful scrutiny, then said,Do you happen to remember whether there was a stepladder around here, Sheriff, a good, fall stepladder? Quane? Murfin looked at Quane who said nothing but merely smiled a little. I dont think so. Lets go back to the Tesuque Market and have some green chili stew or a burger. She glanced where he was looking.Im in the pool sometimes in the morning. Ruthll be there? The shock of Sally Rainess death must have hit then because her voice had gone dull and childlike, although it sounded pleased about Ruth. One, Doxey said. Come, come, Mason said, lets be fair about the thing. In the first place theres no proof the defendant tried to steal anything, and in the second place, ask the district attorney how he intends to prove that the fingerprints were made at the same time. Blackmail. Then on Monday morning, I saw you wearing a green bikini. Last night is irrelevant to the police investigation..