"Wait and see if somebody picks him up."
Marion broke the connection. "Okay, Howard. You seem to know Fitzmartin pretty well. Where does he come from?"
"Originally from Texas, I think."
"What's his line of work?"
"I think he worked in oil fields."
"Ever say anything about his relatives?"
"He never talked very much."
"That's not much help, I guess. Where can we drop you off?"
"My car's parked across the street from Peary's office."
"Want to tell you that I appreciate you making a pretty good guess about this whole thing, Howard. I can't help telling you I wonder just how much of it was guessing. And I wonder why you came here. I'd like it if you'd play the cards face up."