Death Of A Citizen - 01 by Hamilton Donald

Author:Hamilton, Donald [Hamilton, Donald]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Published: 2011-01-04T05:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 19

THE car that had been following us went on when we made the turn for the hotel entrance. It was the jeep station wagon we’d met before, or its twin sister. “They’re playing this real cute. Now you see them, now you don’t,” I said, getting out and turning to help Tina to the sidewalk. “Somebody’s being too clever for words.” “It would seem so, chri,” Tina said. She smoothed down her dress. “It is a pity I look so much better in narrow skirts,” she said. “They are such a nuisanc when one has to run or fight… . Eric.” “Yes?” “If something should happen. If we should becomt separated now, in one way or another-” I glanced at her sharply, wondering what she had iii mind. “Don’t get corny,” I said. “No. Let me say it. There may come a time whea you will hate me for what I have done to you. Jusi remember, my dear, that I had no choice. None of us has a choice. Not really.” Her violet eyes were dark and grave and very lovely; but it seemed, on the whole, like a hell of a time foi deep thoughts. “Yes,” I said, after a moment. “Sure.” I remembered the taxi driver, and turned and paid him. As he drove off, I swung back to Tina. “Well, we can’t stand here all night… . Damn!” “What is it?” “I forgot that lousy bottle.” The cab was just turning the corner. I sighed and let it go. “Well, there’s a taxi driver who ought to have a happy night,” I said, and accompanied Tina across the sidewalk towards the hotel doorway. “Just one thing, sweetheart. One question.” “Yes?” “Which of us calls the signals if something breaks?” She hesitated. “You may call them, Eric.” “All right,” I said. “You’ve said it. Now keep it-in mind and don’t get independent.” I laughed suddenly. “You know something, it occurs to me that we’re almost legitimate, for a change. It’s the first time I’ve ever been in a spot like this when I could even consider calling on the local police for help.” Tina smiled and shook her head. “I do not think it ‘v~vuld be a very good idea. I do not think Mac would approve. He does not like explaining our activities to unsympathetic policemen more frequently than is absolutely necessary.” I said, “Well, if the party gets rough, he may have to do some explaining whether he likes it or not. I’m not going to stand still for being shot or beat up just to save him a little breath… . Watch it now!” I breathed. “Eyes front, honey. Laugh and be merry.” We were inside, entering the lobby. It was the usual great, pillared, carpeted hail sprinkled with groups of chairs and sofas that, although similar in design, did not seem to have been formally introduced to each other. One wall was glass, looking out upon a patio with dense, floodlighted, tropical vegetation.

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