I saw the chief of police through the glass doors. He was even more military in person than he had been on the screen. He moved in quick, certain steps. She tried to keep fear from her eyes.What do you want? Yes, sir. Dino reached over and adjusted Stones necktie. There, thats better, he said. “I hope. Liquor doesnt affect it? Della Street asked. Devine slid between the couch and a chair as Shotgun Number Two finally opened fire. The man had wasted precious seconds trying to fathom what had just happened. In combat, that cost you your life. I want to see it do that before we head that way, Stone said. Stone produced his phone.Lets find out. Thanks for the photos, Stone said. Theyre what — ten, fifteen years old? You think they still have whitewall haircuts? The ladder banged against Myerss leg. But how about you? she asked. That remarkable woman. Yes, sir. I shut the dog up when I came to court. He will be happy to follow my orders to wait there. When I get home he will be glad to see me. Showalter didnt give you any kind of warning? Thanks for letting me know. Ill talk to the mayor about it. Try to make Roxy pay for her roadway through the nose. I found Mr. Lutts automobile parked in front of the place. Where upstairs? Della Street said sympathetically,Its romantic, isnt it, out here on the water in the twilight? He rose and walked away, leaving Devine to stare down at his phone and let out a tight, uncomfortable breath. Funny, when youd been in a war and had killed others and been nearly killed yourself, you wouldnt think a battle of words could stress you all that much. But getting fingered for a murder charge and spending the rest of your life in prison did give a man pause..