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"Sounds like he was escaping," Savich said "I wonder why"

CHAPTER 25

SUPREME COURT BUILDING

WASHINGTON, DC

FRIDAY MORNING

ELAINE LAFLEURETTE WASN’T in Justice Califano’s chambers, only Eliza Vickers, who had a phone tucked under one ear, her finger poised above the button of another ringing line She looked up, nodded at the more quickly into the phone Ben and Callie moved to the visitors’ chairs and sat down

Two ently back into its cradle, leaned back in her chair, and closed her eyes "Sorry for the delay Detective Raven, Callie, it’s good to see both of you" She ran her hand through her straight hair "It hasn’t stopped We’re having to review all of Justice Califano’s unfinished work, decide which Justices and clerks will take over draftingopinions on case votes already taken, and so much more--concurrences, join memos, bench memos, certs, but that’s not your concern

"I’ve been offered help, but somehow, I need to do it myself I also need to speak to Mrs Califano about all of Stewart’s things" Her voice trembled a bit, but alain She even smiled at them "I haven’t been able to reach her Do you knohere she is, Callie?"

"She went to the High Style Boutique at Tyson’s Corner," Callie said "Don’t you have her cell phone?"

"Yes, but I didn’t want to intrude like that, it’s more personal" Eliza slowly rose and stretched "I’ve been here since six o’clock this et all the stuff cleaned up Noould you like some coffee? I’ve made some in Stewart’s office"

"No, thank you Actually, ere looking for Fleurette Where is she? Why isn’t she here helping you?"