‘You sure?’
Baird made an impatient movement.
‘If you hadn’t been hypnotised by his front you could have found out about him as easily as I did.’
Rico began to sweat.
‘How about this five grand?’ he asked, tapping the envelope. ‘He can’t be al that broke.’
‘Don’t I keep tel ing you? He isn’t the top man.’
Rico thought for a moment, then shrugged.
‘Does it matter? At least we’ve got the dough.’
‘I like to know who I’m dealing with. Ever asked yourself why Kile wants Hater out of jail?’
‘I asked Kile. He wouldn’t say. I don’t see why we should worry.’ Rico spread out his hands. ‘We’re getting paid for the job. The money’s good enough, isn’t it?’