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"Where were you, Alexander?"

"I was at hohtclub drinkinga guard and killing Willig I’m sure there are cameras at the hospital Look at them You won’t see me" He paused "But you’ve already looked, haven’t you?"

"Yes, we looked, and no, we didn’t see you," Savich said

Alexander rose "I want to go home"

"Where were you this afternoon about four o’clock?"

"Why?" Gardener asked

"Tell us where you were, Alexander," Savich said

"I was inthe paperwork for the acquisition of one of Johnny Cash’s guitars Would you like my secretary’s number?"

"Yes, thank you"

Alexander recited the number "What happened this afternoon?"

Savich stood "A crio now, Alexander Venus asked me to tell you that she believes it best for both of you if you stay at a hotel until this is cleared up She’s booked you a suite at the Dupont Circle Hotel Isabel is sending clothes over You’re to call her if you need anything else"

There was an instant of hot silence Alexander half rose, leaning again toward Savich, this ti "You and I both know this banishet it"

Gardener laid his hand on Alexander’s shoulder "Let’s go, Alexander"

Savich said, his voice ent Ha Thank you for co hall to the elevator Sherlock said, "That went about as expected He didn’t do it, Dillon He’s perfect for it, from his supercilious nose down to his Gucci tassels Makes you want to run with the evidence and try to nail him to the wall But he’s not a ht up to our doorstep and dumped so we’d have to step in it Makesreally nasty, but still, it surprised her He was upset "And soreat deal of trouble toin the wind Sorry, sweetheart, I lost it"

She hugged hi like that under his breath just the other day No worries"