What kind of motorcycle? somebody asked. He really did enjoy bad news. There was so little good news in his life, apparently, that his only succor was drawing energy from the bad. The first people from Strategic Services arrived, and Stone showed them the house. While they were at it, they checked every window and door and made sure they were all secure. Not only had one shell been discharged, but I understand a test made with paraffin for nitrate stains indicated that my nephew had held the gun when it was fired. Hes left-handed and there was a very definite reaction to the paraffin test, so-called, on his left hand … and the sheriff took Dorothy Fenner into custody five hours ago. So he went in. Dino drove him home and deposited him outside, where Joan waited to walk him in.Have you spoken to Holly? Stone asked before he got out. Gloster yelled,I told you I didnt know. I told you that the sheriff… When we get back from our little run out to St. Louis, maybe you and me had better check out this Douglas Chanson Associates guy. What do you think? What else did you do when you went aboard the defendants boat that night, Sheriff? Then call the bank and put a stop on it, Dino said. Lateral support? Whats that? Lutts asked. The lawyer started pacing the floor, head thrust forward, thumbs pushed into the armholes of his vest. Della Street watched him solicitously. Care to explain that? Once. And then she broke it off. Now I think I know the reason. Some sales were made late this afternoon, Doxey said noncommittally..