Another hour’s work and he hit pay dirt. He’d had to go a little past Evanston, but not very far. A Paul Paige on Willow Road in Winnetka announced that he’d just got home from work at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry where he was a senior curator. Yes, he knew about Paige Publications and the Paige Building. No, he didn’t know any William or Wilbur Paige, but his father had been Walter Paige, founder and president of Paige Publications. No, he was no longer alive. Nor was his wife, alas.
But Paul was alive and well thank you very much and what was it that Mr. Lindsey wanted?
Lindsey explained that he was with International Surety and was trying to find the beneficiary of a life insurance policy.
Mr. Paige said, “I’ve heard ’em all, brother, and believe me, that one’s the olde
