"Let's just say it's a lot of money."
"And Connie knew about it. Did Smith know that Connie knew about it?"
"Mr. Blades, I really can't say what Smith knows or doesn't know."
"My wife is missing. She's supposed to be with the children, but I think the children are still at the house. I'm going out there tonight to see if I can get them out."
"Don't do anything rash, Mr. Blades. This is a matter for the police. Let them handle it."
"There's nothing for them to handle, don't you see? They have no reason to arrest Smith. He's already told me he doesn't know anything about where Connie is."
"Well …"
"But maybe the children know."
"Smith is their legal guardian. I can only encourage you to be patient, Mr. Blades. Maybe your wife will show up somewhere. Maybe she's gone shopping. Maybe s
