She thought for a moment.Yes, thats right. How did it end up? Ive never even seen a dead body, I mean, not unless it was in a coffin. Have you? And now her body had been autopsied, with the remains to be handed over to her crushed parents. At age twenty-eight. Nothing could be more tragic. From Dorothy, I said. We used to talk about suicide sometimes. Usually on Sunday afternoon. Usually it was raining. It cheered her up. Talking about it, I mean. The husband was living in the house? Then what did you do? Hamilton Burger asked. What happened next was one of those moments you never forget. Years later it would come back to me and still have impact. Weve got one here, Rector said. I move we adjourn. And what did the defendant do, if anything? Doubtfully, she got out her phone and pressed a number.Harvey, Ive got a cash offer for twenty grand for the Norton in the window. She listened for a moment, then covered the phone. “Harvey says twenty-five grand, cash, and its yours. I warn you, dont lowball him, or he’ll hang up. Mason said excitedly,Type out that list of questions, Della. Let me have it. Well start consideringall the various answers which will fit in with the facts. Della, were on the track of something! I wish to state frankly that I am not favorably impressed with this young woman. She acts guilty to me. However, following instructions I told her you would represent her. She wants to talk with you personally. I am afraid I did not create an especially favorable impression, and I must confess that any personal lack of confidence was mutual. Her story is far from being straightforward. Chapter 80 Because you wanted to brag about something, Stone replied. They ran to the rear door and opened it.Stone, you and Herb go right. Ill go left, and well meet back at the car. He turned left and started to run. Thats fine, Mason said. Leave that receipt in your purse. No. What? Youre no longer interested? she said..