You dont get the point. He knew about Dora Bentz and that means Logan knows. We cant Timwick drew a deep breath. We need Logan, Price, and the Duncan woman dead.
You said it was too risky.
That was before we were sure Logan was on the right track. Theres no question we can leave them alive now.
At last Timwick was showing some balls. When?
Ill let you know.
Fiske pressed the end button of the phone. Things were definitely looking up. Both the chal-lenge and monetary opportunities were escalating. He started humming again as he opened the glove compartment and took out Timwicks list. He drew a neat line through the second name and below Marens name carefully wrote in block letters John Logan, Gil Price, and Eve Duncan.
Might as well keep things orderly.
He started the car, then grinned as he suddenly realized the song he was still humming.
Making a list, checking it twice.
Gonna find out whos naughty or nice hellip;
EIGHT
'Wake up, Margaret said. For Gods sake, do you even have to sleep with those bones, Eve?
Eve groggily lifted her head. What? She shook her head to clear it of sleep. What time is it?
Margaret was standing in front of the desk. Its almost nine in the morning. John told me you werent going to work anymore last night.
I changed my mind. She looked down at Mandy on the desk in front of her. I fit a few more pieces to the puzzle.
And fell asleep working on it.
I was going to close my eyes for just a minute. Her mouth felt nasty. I guess I was tired. She pushed back her chair. I need to go brush my teeth and shower.
Not until you tell me what a good job I did on this lab.
She smiled. Sorry, its wonderful.
Your enthusiasm is truly astonishing. Margaret sighed. I knew I should have told them to do it in sackcloth and ashes.
I told you it didnt matter. She stood up and moved toward the door. But I appreciate your effort.
John wants to see you. He sent me to find you.
Ill see him after I shower and change.
Could you hurry? Hes been pretty edgy since Gil got back.
Eve turned at the door. Hes back?
Margaret nodded. About an hour and a half ago. Theyre waiting for you in the office.
Waiting for her decision. Waiting to see if shed go along on Logans wild-goose chase.
Kennedy.
My God, in the clear light of day the idea was even more bizarre than it had been the previous night.
And John authorized me to shift that other pay-ment you agreed on to the Adam Fund, Margaret said. I called the bank and you should be able to verify the transfer within another hour.
She hadnt agreed to that other payment. Logan was applying pressure, bribing her without insisting on a return favor. Well, let him give the money. It wouldnt influence her decision and the kids would benefit. I trust you.
Verify, Margaret said. John insists.
Logan could insist until he was blue in the face. Shed do exactly what she wanted to do. Working on Mandy last night had been good for her. She felt much more in control of the situation that morning. Ill see you later, Margaret.
You took enough time. Logan scowled at her as she walked into the study. Weve been waiting.
I had to wash and blow-dry my hair.
And very nice it looks, Gil said from the corner of the room. Worth every minute of the delay.
She smiled at him. I dont believe Logan thinks so.
I dont, Logan said. Its rude to keep people waiting.
It depends on whether you have an appoint-ment or a summons.
Gil chuckled. You shouldnt have sent Margaret, Logan.
Dammit, I didnt want to appear pushy.
Her brow lifted. Oh, yes?
Well, not obviously pushy. Logan gestured to the chair. Sit down, Eve.
