“Non,” said Gamache. “This isn’t the best solution, I agree, but it’s the only one I can think of right now. And we’re running out of time.” He looked out the window, where ice pellets were slapping against the panes. “Maybe Monsieur Godin’s right. Sometimes we have to do something stupid.” It did not seem to Isabelle Lacoste a great addition to the Sûreté motto. Service, integrity, justice, and, occasionally, stupidity.
