Quane shrugged.The last time I looked back they were still trying to start them. I only looked back once. Hey, boss, Joan said, slipping her .45 back into its desk drawer. Wheres the lovely Vanessa? All right, Mason told her, now we know what the district attorneys case is and we can go to work. Jacksons sigh of relief was plainly audible. Come to think of it, Mr. Mason, he said, “now that youve mentioned the matter, she really is what you might call attractive. Sort of a blonde, with a very good complexion and… All right, then explain to me how he got here ahead of us. No. But I got the sense that she was not going through this alone. That there was someone who was partnering with her in this process. Im not sure that he has anything to do with it, but he might have some interesting notions. Especially since dumping Chaddi Jugo was all his idea to begin with. My ass is on the line too, Travis, she snapped. Who? Bet its got the big engine in it though, I said in the knowing tone of one who cant be easily slickered. Probably uses a lot of gas. Why Wall Street and Cowl and Comely? Strange career path for an Army Ranger. He put ads in the various papers and I have reason to believe that Carmen Monterrey got in touch with him over the telephone. I find on his memo pad a note containing the initials C.M., and an address. The address seems to be that of a Mexican restaurant catering to the tourist trade. I know no more about it than that, but I have brought you the address. I thought that perhaps you might be interested. I think you have something else on your mind. What about the stockings? Mason asked. Jesus, Michelle, can you just trust me on this one? Right away, the young man said and turned to go. Chapter 22.