He was informed that Hawes, together with several other detectives on the squad, had gone to Buena Vista Hospital to visit Steve Carella. The man answering the telephone was Patrolman Genero, who was holding the fort until one of them returned. “Well, do you want this information or what?” Grossman asked. “Sir, I’m just supposed to record any calls till they get back,” Genero said. “I’m going to be tied up later,” Grossman said, “why don’t I just give this to you?” “All right, sir,” Genero said, and picked up his pencil. He felt very much like a detective. Besides, he was grateful not to be outside on another miserable day like this one. “Shoot,” he said, and quickly added, “Sir.” “It’s on those notes I received.” “Yes, sir, what notes?” “‘Deputy Mayor Scanlon goes next,’” Grossman quoted, “and ‘Look! A whole new,’ et cetera.” “Yes, sir,” Genero said, not knowing what Grossman was talking about. “The paper is Whiteside Bond, available at any stationery store in the city.
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