By this time the pattern was clear to Royce. He knew Rod Lindquist would be next. And he was right — up to a point. For though she tried at every opportunity to at least get Lindquist into private conversation, he remained aloof. Royce was certain this was not a matter of choice, but rather self-protection. For Muriel was never far away. And deep in her placid face, her eyes were moving and watchful.
