Did he count them? Herbie thought fast.First day open, he said. “I just made a reservation. They promise it doesnt smell like paint, just sausage and ale. And its in the building where my appointment is. Have a heart, Perry. There was no indication there was anything urgent about covering the house. In fact, I debated whether to put anyone on there before morning. I … He didnt know any of this bunch. So you basically blackmailed the guy into not throwing the cops enough dirt to arrest you? How about tomorrow morning, Stone suggested. The guy was two drinks shy of belligerence, so I shoved off and went up to my room, where I fell asleep much faster than I would have thought possible. Its all right, Mr. Mason. Im back home. Ill take you home, Mason said, easing the car into motion, and you can break the news to your wife personally. Thatll be better than trying to do it over the phone. You got big hairy ones, Ive got to give you that. Course, they may not be attached to your body much longer once I get through with this bat. She just gaped.Someone tried to kill you this morning? Do you really expect me to— Yeah. No. Not today. Thanks. 60 Its worth a shot. And I dont have a Plan B. And what happened after Mr. Neffs went out? You didnt like him?.