Mason studied the man thoughtfully.Do you want to know the contents of the letter, or merely whether I know the contents of the letter? Come on, youre only what, twenty-two? I saw a crusted pizza box with a sock resting on it. A mens magazine open to a page of a young woman pleasuring herself with a vibrator. A tiny table overflowing with beer cans and bottles. A rusty basin on another tiny table with dirty scabbed dishes mounted high in it. Clothes strewn everywhere. More beer cans and bottles forming minefields for anybody moving around in the dark, especially if they were drunk. Sections of newspaper had been flung across a ripped mini-couch and there were numerous sacks from Hardees, McDonalds, Burger King and others. Della Street shook her head,Every time I argue with you, I get the worst of it. And yet— He lifted her up and carried her down the stairs and out the front door. He set her down in the grass and ran back in. He checked Tapshaws room next. Her door was not locked. She was unconscious on the floor. He confirmed that she was still breathing and carried her outside and set her next to Speers. Surprisingly well. We reached a mutual understanding. After all, Mason interrupted, I was the sucker who picked her up in the canoe Saturday night right after her escapade, and Im afraid that Claud Gloster not only suspects it, but may have some evidence. Its been rumored around the courthouse that hes been bragging about having all thirteen trumps. We’ll go see what Pete Cadiz has to say. Im more interested in the major poll three days from now. Once things have had a chance to shake loose for a little while. Well, I said, Im flattered, but I still think Ill have to decline. Fred said,The police looked at all that and found nothing helpful. No pictures or references to current or past boyfriends. Like I said, I just want it over with. I dont even care about it anymore. I wish Dave hadnt recorded anything. The big bear smile.Youre not half as dumb as you look. Slick thought it over.I cant say that I object to the outcome, but the means seem a bit gamey. Cowl had sued Nestor and buried her under legal bills, another article said. Have you thought about food stamps? Oh, yes, he just came in. Hes with his grandfather. How long is for a while? Gunderson asked..