Devine had secretly dated Ewes while they both worked at Cowl. They had slept together, but only once. He had wanted more, maybe much more, in the way of a relationship with her. But then it was over. And now she was dead? But Skully still sounded hurt. I dont like that, Mason said. That would mean the violation of the banking code. Mason said,Do you mean you didnt even tell— Where? Hamilton Burger asked. Okay, here we go. The detectives exchanged glances.Did you meet up with her in the building? asked Shoemaker. Its impossible to fake our ID, Mike said. To me, he said,Your friend Edelstein still in town? Devine took a breath and rolled his neck from one side to the other, letting the tension ease. Who did he kill this time? Im the only person I know whos lazier than you are, Dino replied. Mason, acting the part said expansively,Sure, sine. If you want it, go right ahead. Of course I have. And what do you mean I was right? Why did he want you to see it? Did he not want you to join the Army? she asked. How do you mean? She took it well enough. There was a slight tremor in her left hand as she raised the cigarette to her lips, but I wouldnt have seen it if I hadnt been looking for it. It came over the radio about fifteen minutes ago. I was a little worried. I thought perhaps you might have tangled up with these people and—well, you know, evidently they were desperate. Close enough, the man said, looking at the photo. He opened the document case and put his hand inside. Stone half expected it to come out with a gun in it, but instead, he was handed a clipboard bearing a single sheet of paper. Sign, please. He handed Stone a pen..