Oldest motive in the book. Spurned lover. She looked at him closely.I dont necessarily expect you to answer this, but were you the father? The brass band came from nowhere. Six older gents in heavy winter jackets and straw hats climbed the bandstand steps and played a Dixieland piece that cleaned your ears. The noise and the cold brought back memories of high-school football games on Friday nights. Ever the athlete, I sat in the stands and smoked Winstons. The music was welcome, giving the freezing crowd new energy. Youre sorry, Mason said indignantly. Why, you little … That, Mason told him, is exactly what I want. You get that stuff and bring it here. Della and I will go grab a bite to eat. Well meet you here after... lets see, nine oclock. I know. Saras office was on that floor. But there was a seminar at the Ritz that morning for the M and A Division. All hands on deck. And the support staff dont show until nine. I dont think so. I believe it was planned that way, which smacks of inside information. The others laughed. For what? Ruth looked at me gravely and then in an equally grave tone she said,Yes, perhaps youd better. See you later. He hung up and turned to Dino. Im going to have to tell Jenna and the Eagles, he said. Theyre still out there. Why would he do that? Why? I think so. He went on to explain that Valentine had been the one to send him the emails..