Still hurt? Why? Looking pretty good, Stone said. Maybe. Did you two...? Despite the fact that the arrangement was very advantageous to me from a financial standpoint, the time came when I simply couldnt put up with it any longer. Day by day, Corrine Lansing became progressively worse. I had reason to believe she was completely unbalanced on some things. Carmen told me Corrine had threatened to kill me if I should try to leave her. Devine walked off into the darkness. Well, lets say he did a good job and leave it at that. Ten minutes later he got an affirmative on that from her. Of course, hed deny it anyway, Rector said. I think this man, Mason, is a Trojan horse. I think anything he says should be viewed with suspicion. I think hes simply trying to manipulate the affairs of this corporation for the benefit of Roxy Claffin. I dont think he’s a bona fide stockholder. I don’t want him on the board of directors. Yellow-Dog Contract Father Niles has been nice enough to offer to get me the recorder, Showalter said. But he wanted to make sure that it was all right with you two first. The Father here is a very careful man. But I told him you wouldnt have any objections. Devine took out his phone and searched the name. Montgomery closed the door behind them and turned to Devine.Lets hit it. Yes, Im making it as an accusation. The telephone rang. Della Street picked up the receiver, said,Perry Masons office... Yes, he is, Mrs. Harlan. Ill put him on..