I dont have to explain my business to you. He knew he couldnt get on her phone or laptop without her passwords. Max didnt look too bad, Murfin said. Not for a guy whod had his throat cut. Im sorry, Mr. Longmire, I forgot to introduce myself. Im Ralph Tutor, President Gallopss executive assistant. You mean I went riding all over town without a plate? How did you know it was there? Thats the way I understand it from Drakes report, Della said. He had a Facebook page, but it was private, and thus restricted regarding what he had access to. Now, then, Mason said, you had some little talk with the defendant at that time? Is this a bad time? Cmon, she said, that slash of a smile always preceding a cynical remark. You remember Joel. Hes always got really interesting bad news for us.’ We had to make our way past a gaggle of newsmen, or persons, I suppose, since there were a couple of cold-eyed women among them. All of them knew the Senator and several of them knew me and it was easier to stop and lie to them than it was to brush them off. They hanged him, didnt they? Theyre empty. Being renovated by the owner. I know. Honestly, Mr. Mason, if I had had any idea I dropped that purse where it could have been found … Im sorry..