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“Is twenty-two rooms not enough?”
“It’s way too much. I bounce around like a pea in a rattle. I was happier next door.”
Stone had bought the house next door some time ago, to house his staff. “I’m glad you still think fondly of us.”
“How much should I ask?”
“Ask Margot Goodale.” She was a Realtor Stone recommended.
“Who would want to buy the place?”
“Somebody with too much money and no impulse control.”
“What, maybe fifteen, twenty mil?”
“Somewhere in there, would be my guess. It’s like every other house. Somebody will like it and want it. It’s Margot’s job to see that he can afford it before he sees it.”
“I guess.”
“Have you thought of carving out a floor for yourself?”
“Even then, it’s too much.”
“Then God bless you and good luck.”
“I’ll call Margot.” She went back to her office.
26
The following morning,Joan buzzed him. “Ed Rawls, on one.”
“Hey, Ed. How’s the weather up there?”
“So-so, off and on.”
“Is that the best weather report you can give me?”
“It’s the best weather we got. It rained this morning, does that help?”
“It helps the roses, Ed.”
“Makes me wish I had some roses. Whaddaya want?”
“That ear you keep to the ground—has it picked up anything lately?”
“From time to time, it picks up a vibe.”
“What lately?”
“Russian lately.”
“How solid a vibe is that?”
“Faint and indistinct.”
“Still, it must be worth mentioning, since you’re mentioning it.”
“They may be hanging around. That’s just a rumor, and not even a solid one. A whisper of a rumor.”
