Parker said to Lempke, “You go first. See you at Lebatard's place Saturday night.” “Right. Right.” Lempke went out, and Parker went over to the closet, got out the empty overnight bag Claire had checked in with, and put the toolkit inside it. Mainzer said, “This thing has the smell, Parker. The sweet smell. I always know.” “That's good,” Parker said. Carlow had looked at Mainzer in disgust, but hadn't said anything. Now he got to his feet and said, “I'll go now. See you Saturday, Parker.” “Right.” After Carlow had left, Mainzer said, “What is he, Parker, do you know?” “What do you mean, what
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