She laughed delightedly. “I like that ... and, in a way, you’re right: that’s what he would do left to himself.”
“He seems in complete control.”
“Only of the office. John makes all the decisions.”
“I wish I could be sure of that.”
“You’ll see on Friday. You’ll be at the meeting, won’t you?”
I nodded. “I have a feeling that between Paul and Stokharin this thing is going to turn into a world-wide clinic for mental health.”
“I expect worse things could happen, but Paul must still contend with me and you and of course the final word is with John.”
“How is Cave, by the way? I haven’t seen him since the night of the first telecast.”
“Quite relaxed, unlike the rest of us. You should come out with me one day to Long Island and see him. I go nearly every day for a few hours. He’s kept completely removed from everyone except the servants and Paul and me.”
“Does he like that?”