Hail, hail, the gang's all here! by McBain Ed 1926-

Author:McBain, Ed, 1926-
Format: epub
Tags: 87th Precinct (Imaginary place), Police
Publisher: Garden City, N.Y., Doubleday
Published: 1971-01-01T05:00:00+00:00

"How many men?"

"Four."

"Did you recognize any of them?"

"No," Mrs. Huerta said.

"What happened?"

"They hit him."

"With what?"

"Broom handles. Short. You know, they take the broom and saw it off."

"Did they say anything to your husband?"

"Nada. Nothing."

"Did he say anything to them?"

"No."

"And you didn't recognize any of them? They weren't men from the barrio, the neighborhood?"

"I never saw them before."

One of the little girls looked up at her mother and then turned quickly away.

"Sí, qué hay?" Delgado asked immediately.

"Nothing," the little girl answered.

"Whats' your name?" Delgado said.

"Paquita Huerta."

"Did you see the men who attacked your father, Paquita?"

"Yes," Paquita said, and nodded.

"Did you know any of those men?"

The little girl hesitated.

"Puede usted decirme?"

"No," Paquita said. "I did not know any of them."

"And you?" Delgado said, turning to the other girl.

"No. None of them."

Delgado searched their eyes. The little girls watched him unblinkingly. He turned to Mrs. Huerta again. "Your husband's full name is José Huerta?" he asked.

"José Vicente Huerta."

"How old is he, señora?"

"Forty-seven."

"What does he do for a living?"

"He is a real estate agent."

"Where is his place of business, Mrs. Huerta?"

"In Riverhead. 1345 Harrison Avenue. It is called J-R Realty."

"Does he own the business?"

"Yes."

"No partners?"

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