I dont think so, Mason said. Im gunning for bigger stakes. Right, Murfin said. He was looking for somebody who could organize this thing and then run it and thats what Quane and I are good at. All right, so what. Except for me, this is the first time somebody on the list has eluded them, right? Mason took a skeleton key from his pocket. Im going to help you get to bed. And did you notice anything peculiar about that boat? He stretched out, and kicked off most of the covers to cool down, and found himself listening hard again. It was awfully quiet in the English countryside, he reflected, as he drifted off. The suit platoon clapped, and Cowl cried out,So, what are you waiting for? Get your asses to work. And may the bestpeople win. That was the basis of your Yellow-Dog Theory? Slick said. Just thisl Mason said. In the event that that wrist watch was not taken and this man makes a claim to an insurance company, hes going to be guilty of perjury and of obtaining money under false pretenses, and I think he knows it. So hes not going to make any false statements in connection with a claim on an insurance policy. Now, then, Mr. Alder, youre on oath. I want you to tell us one particular item of jewelry that was taken. Just one, any one. You leave all that to me, Mason said. Chapter 80 Why? Mason, studying the house, mapped out an area.Just sift the sand here, boys..