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Moran was silent for a oing to be that way I' into court with some penny-ante tale about a woman who shoots her ex for life insurance It's corny and it's peanuts The national media won't even bother to cover it"

"Could be it is that simple," Goddard said

"Reid is perfect," Moran said "There's enough here to completely confuse the jurors He'll look pathetic on the stand The jury pool around here hates hiet a conviction I've waited too long for a case like this Keep digging We're going ahead with Reid"

Goddard was astonished to hear Moran speak so bluntly in front of the to do with justice This wasn't why I beca out?" the chief asked "The , and the TV cameras will be back in town unless we come up with some way to counteract the new speculation"

Moran said, "I'oes back to the paper and retracts everything She'll tell the with that et this case back on track"

"She won't cooperate with you," Goddard said, "and if you push her too hard, you're setting fire to dynamite"

"We'll see about that She's just one little sister"

"One deadly sister," Goddard corrected

"You don't mean she's armed?"

"I don't know Is a pit bull armed?"

"I want to see you outside" The chief started to protest, but Moran motioned hi that sister out of your bed, and bring her to ? It's Sunday"

"Just do it Go get her Don't tell her what for, make it seem mysterious, ominous Tell her she isn't technically under arrest but had better show up Whatever it takes to unnerve her I want her to sweat I want to be face to face with the little bitch who's out there screwing up my prosecution That'll be the end of her interference You're going to do this, Goddard, understand?"

"That's blatant harassht about you! I know you've beenwith her Just can't keep your hands off that cute little body, huh"

"I haven't touched her I'd never jeopardize the investigation"

"Word is she's letting you hit it big time"