"It wasn't murder. It was self-defense, just like in the war. Anyway, you'll never hang it on me."
"We don't have to. We'll hang Hooper on you. How about it, Lieutenant?"
Scott nodded grimly, not looking at his chief. I relieved Carlson of his gun. He winced, as if I were amputating part of his body. He offered no resistance when Scott took him out to the car.
I stayed behind for a final word with Fay. “Fernando asked me to tell you he's sorry for shooting your dog."
"We're both sorry.” She stood with her eyes down, as if the past was swirling visibly around her feet. ‘'I'll talk to Fernando later. Much later."
"There's one coincidence that bothers me. How did you happen to take your dog to his school?"
"I happened to see his sign, and Fernando Rambeau isn't a common name. I couldn't resist going there. I had to know what had happened to George. I think perhaps Fernando came to California for the same reason."
"Now you both know,” I said.
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