Mason pushed the gun back in his pocket and descended the stairs. Yeah, she said, against an early death. Youre not excited now, are you? Mason asked. No. What I mean is if Mr. Quane thought he knew what happened to Mr. Mix, why would he call you? Why wouldnt he call the police? Ive always wondered why people find that so fascinating. Okay. Then lets talk about this, but not with the gun pointed at me. I cant see why you liked him so much. Ill ask her for her lifes story, and believe me, shell tell me. Everybody likes to talk about themselves. It’s talking about Sig that will be tough to get out of her. She’s loyal, and she may even love the guy. Go figure. Il ny a pas de quoi, she said. Think nothing of it. Well, some people think the earth is flat. That theory has yet to be proved. Mason said,I would like to interpose an objection, Your Honor, and would like the privilege of cross-examining the witness concerning the two exhibits in connection with my objection. Just great, Eagle said, until the lidocaine wears off. That also seemed to have no effect on Whitewall Guy, except to motivate him. He swept his table aside, onto Stone, who was trying to get up, then lowered his head and ran at Dino, who fired again. Am I going to have to do this myself? Yes? No, I wont deny it. Its true. She was trying to steal something very dear to me, and I decided Id giveher something to think of. Why did he want the papers? Herbie asked..