Would that satisfy you? It would require some
very careful manipulation on my part, and your cooperation."
"But.... See here, if you're investigating the death of Mr. Fleming, how
can that be kept in the background?" Goode wanted to know.
"The murderer of Lane Fleming is also guilty of the murder of Arnold
Rivers," Rand stated. "I know that positively, now. Murder is punished
capitally, and one of the peculiarities of capital punishment is that it
can be inflicted only once, on no matter how many counts. If our man goes
to the chair for the death of Rivers, the death of Fleming might even
remain an accident. I can hardly guarantee that; I have my agency license
to think of, among other things. But I feel reasonably safe in saying
that I could keep the Premix Company from figuring in the case. Would
that satisfy you?"
"It most certainly would, Colonel Rand!" Goode's voice shook even more.
"Are you sure?"
"I'm not sure of anything. It'll cost the Premix Company some money to
get this done--I'll have certain expenses, for one thing, which could not
very gracefully be itemized--and I will have to have your cooperation.
Now, I want you to remain at home, where I can reach you at any moment,
for the rest of the day.
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