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“And he heard that my house repels small-arms fire.”
“That’s the rumor.”
“Lance says he heard a rumor that Valery Majorov is back in New York.”
“He’s a nasty piece of work.”
“They all are.”
“What does he want from this guy Collins?”
“His balls, apparently.”
“Does anybody know why?”
“At least two people: Collins and Majorov.”
“And what am I supposed to do about it?”
“You need some target practice?”
“Every day.”
“It might be nice if Majorov got in your way.”
“And then he takes a dip in Penobscot Bay?”
“Whatever works for you.”
“There might be some pleasure in that for you.”
“There might be.”
“Are you coming up?”
“I’m planning to be somewhere else.”
“Where?”
“Anywhere but there.”
“That’s antisocial of you.”
“Maybe after the investigation is closed.”
“Whose?”
“Maine’s or Lance’s, either one.”
“I’ll see what I can do. What’s your man’s phone number?”
“I don’t have it. He’ll be in touch with you.”
“Okay.”
“Buy the guy a drink for me,” Stone said, then hung up.
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