Well, within a very short time. Larkin can afford to hire some associates, Stone said. Hes off duty now. I can get him and— Yes. In the summer. When I get the chance to speak to the chief of police— Yes, sir, I do. In all probability it is, Mason said, but Ive got to dig up some theory by which I can at least try to get the thing before the Court. And we dont know where the original letter is. That would be pretty hard to do with a gun. Now, hold the gun closer to you. She saw him, and her expression changed to a look of terror, all professionalism ripped right from the woman. She rushed forward and gripped his arm. Drake read the letter, at first with nervous impatience, his eyes on the sheet of paper, but his ears listening for the telephones. Then suddenly he snapped his attention to sharp focus on the letter, and muttered half under his breath,For the love of Mikel Not anything that anybody can give me, I said and used the bamboo pole to pull the swing in. The Senator put down his drink and stood up, remembering to suck in his stomach so that it wouldnt bulge out over his trunks. He climbed up on to the porch rail, grasped the rope, and pushed off. As I watched the Senator fall, I wondered what the weather would be like in Dubrovnik. And guns! Im getting you out of here, babe, Sig replied, keeping Carol between himself and Stone. As Perry Mason entered the courtroom, Dorothy Fenner tried in vain to catch his eye, then, managing to catch Della Streets attention, she made a little gesture, a plea for understanding..