I tried to... tried to make things look a little better. As soon as I knew that he had been shot, I knew that having a weapon in my handbag— What do you want me to do? That is so odd. She reached out and took his hand. Look, the stuff Brad was talking about. With you and the other soldiers in the Army? What does that have to do with anything? I submit, Mason said, that in a matter of this sort, counsel should not be precluded from cross-examining the witness. My rights have been somewhat curtailed, and I— My train comes through here early every morning. It stops right behind this place, for reasons unknown to anyone other than some systems engineer. Did you know him well? They tossed down their espressos and made for the parking lot. As they got into their car, the black SUV disappeared up Acequia Madre. So he was a lousy shot. I dont know why thats so important. Ted’s anger had now been replaced by whining. Why? Stamos shrank back from the question.You cant possibly think that— And the killer is still out there. And its my job to find him. Were looking, Mason said. Those things are to help us look. Good point. Stone picked up the house phone and buzzed the butler. Good morning, Geoffrey, he said. “Would you have the Bentley brought around in an hour, please? And let the Bacchettis know were going to London for a couple of days. Thank you.” He hung up..