That he had several witnesses in who could explain matters somewhat, and Elkins was among them. He didnt say whether Elkins talked or what they talked about. Just smiled and let it go at that. That, Mason said, will be disclosed in due time. Devine started to say something but then didnt. Well, then I went down and got in line at the Biltmore Hotel. At that hour of the afternoon you can pick up a fare there without waiting very long. I waited there for about... oh, I dont know... I guess for four or five minutes and then soon as I got in position the doorman gave me this fare with the big bag of golf clubs. I knew that was going to be a good trip as soon as I saw the golf clubs. In what way? Dont ask. I was not in any way, Helen, Im telling you the truth. Why would I be out there busting my ass to find out who did kill her, if Id been the one to do it? Well, thought Devine,everyone has their priorities.If I were you, Id get my résumé dusted off. Keddie, the cab driver, stood up. What relevance would it have? In the air. Stone related his escape plan. Then we talked about what she was going to do in the future. I told her Chicago was a good place to be, especially since this campaign manager shed said a few nice things about happened to live there, too. In the first office I had we found a stray kitten. Shed lie next to my computer when I was working. And at night, when nobody else was around, Id talk to her. Yeah, I think so, Murfin said. Yes. Its the only thing I could really afford this close in that had trees and some grass..