'That's a side of the man that I never knew at all. Mind you, I have a natural antipathy towards politicians; maybe he read that and kept it from me.' 'That would have been just like him,' Dekker agreed. 'Other than in the courtroom, or in negotiation, he never forced his views in anyone's face. He was a very considerate, very polite man; and you won't find anyone in Buffalo to disagree with that opinion . . . not even our Republicans.' The Sheriff's jaw set in a firm line. 'That's what makes what happened to him and Mrs Grace so hard to take. Be sure, my friend, the kil ings might have taken place outside my jurisdiction, but I'm leaning pretty hard on the State police to get results.' 'In that case,' said Skinner, slowly, 'you won't be unhappy if I bring the investigation on to your doorstep.' 'Uhh? How you gonna do that?' He glanced around the hall. 'Someone's been in this house, Sheriff; after Leo and Susannah were killed. The cabin by the lake was trashed, and the usual money, cards and valuables were taken to make it look like a robbery.
