Ezekiel Elkins— Another stockholder in Sylvan Glade, he had only an unsupported explanation for his newly acquired black eye. Shaving my beard and buying some new clothes, Dino said. Thats if he doesnt have a room near here; then he could just change or hole up. Save your luck for something that wont send you to prison, Stone said. I dont believe Ive had the pleasure, Herbie replied. Yes, sir, I do. This could all be a trap. You already told me. So you and Sara were in love and were having a baby? Why didnt anyone know about that? No. Her lips were quivering as she tried to whisper.I didnt think anyone saw me. Well, hed get dirt from somewhere. There has to be a fill. Of course, the deal is a natural, Mr. Mason. The contractor needs the dirt, and the Sylvan Glade Development Company wants the hill leveled. The flash came again, disturbing Stone.I cant read with this little light going off, he said. Well, I… I suppose that could ha ve been the case. Are you acquainted with a dog named Prince, a dog that was held by George S. Alder for the last few months of his lifeF Ekman snapped,And she aborted the fetus months ago. Wed get nothing admissible. As your wifes lawyer, Im trying to find out who killed George C. Lutts. He sure didnt ring a bell with me, either. As I passed the lone front window I glanced inside. Cozy. Tan carpeting, earth-toned walls and furnishings. A very small fireplace glowed as flame engulfed timber. Excellent, he said and when I told him about it and where I was he said he would be right over. Have you called the cops? he asked..