The Satan Bug

The General said, 'So she is safe.'

'Yes, sir. She's safe.'

'And Scarlatti is gone?'

'That's it, sir. Scarlatti is gone. He just stepped out of the plane.'

Hardanger's voice broke in, harsh and gravelly as ever. 'Did he fall or was he pushed?'

'He fell.' I hung up the phones. I knew they would never believe me.