Chapter 61 Thats right. My friends in high places didnt enlighten you? No. And what was it? And next he wondered if Chilton was here tonight. If so, the gig would be up. He hadnt seen the BMW Eight in the courtyard, but a guy like Chilton would have multiple cars. And maybe someone who drove him places when he so desired. Maybe the punk owned the Duesenberg. Barrington, So how do we resolve this? No such tiling, Gloster said. They reached the strip mall and Devine knocked on the door. It opened and they were admitted. A man in a suit led the way and ushered them in to see Campbell. He rose from behind his desk and extended a hand to Montgomery. A surveyor was sworn and maps of the premises were introduced. Then a police officer who testified that he was called to the scene of the crime because of a telephone call from a neighbor who had in turn been alarmed by the screams of one of the servants who had been to a movie and returned to find George Alder lying dead on the floor of the study. The officer described the premises as he had found them, stated that from the time he entered the premises he remained on duty, that he instructed others to telephone the sheriff and notify the coroner. The witness waited on the premises until the coroner arrived. He was present when photographs were taken and he identified a long series of photographs showing the body of the dead man-and the condition of the premises at that time. He glanced at Montgomery, whose expression said pretty much the same thing. Another team from the gas company showed up later and gave the house a thorough going-over. They also checked the homes next door after getting in touch with the owner. There was no evidence of gas in either of them. Then lets go, Stone said. He and Eagle stood up; the women seemed to think they werent invited. Right. I didnt see any house numbers. Stone did his duty as he saw it. Well, thank you. I look forward to it..