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The last bit of inforht be was the ota, Columbia When police found the body of Cat Lady they sent divers into the river where they recovered the large hunting knife Williaerprints were all over the knife It didn't take the and the man he murdered for his pick up truck Police knew he could be anywhere in the world, but felt he was still in South America somewhere
When the waitress came to Inspector Witherspoon's table to take his order, he asked for a cup of coffee and two pieces of whole-wheat toast He did not want to take a chance on ordering a big breakfast and let Arflin slip away again He decided to wait until Arflin left the restaurant and follow him at a safe distance When he found out where Arflin was staying he could notify the local police and they could take him into custody Inspector Witherspoon knew he had no authority in Puerto Rico and would cooperate with the police
The waitress brought Arflin's breakfast to him Five minutes later Inspector Witherspoon's toast arrived Inspector Witherspoon slowly munched on his toast as he waited for Arflin to finish his breakfast When Arflin finished eating he got up and headed for the cashier to pay his tab As his eyes ave him a friendly nod Inspector Witherspoon smiled and nodded back Now Inspector Witherspoon felt certain Arflin had no clue as to whoo Arflin didn't even knohere he was The storm that busted the compass must have really blown hiined
Arflin paid his tab while Inspector Witherspoon waited patiently behind him for his turn Arflin returned to his table and left a tip He walked out the door just ahead of Inspector Witherspoon
Arflin needed to return to his boat to get some currency to convert into Aet that taken care of He walked back to his boat with Inspector Witherspoon following about a half a block behind The Inspector watched as Arflin got on his sailboat and went below Just then a policeman came by Inspector Witherspoon showed him his credentials and told him whom he had followed back to the boat The officer called for back up
As they stood on the dock waiting for help to arrive Arflin ca beside the ain The officer saw Arflin and remained calm Arflin wasn't sure if they were there for him or not Maybe it was just a coincidence the officer was talking to the man For the first time since he escaped from prison, Arflin felt trapped There was no other way out of the boat except through the hatch he caun shells, but that was no nized All he could do noait and see He could hear sirens in the background As they grew louder he kneas he they were after He intended to ood his threat never to be taken alive