Chapter 11 WENDEL had a long night letter waiting for me the next morning and I found out later he hadn't waited to wire New York but had called them on the phone. It said that his New York lawyers had advised him to consult Amos Mard, and that he was wiring Mard that I'd call to see him. That Mard and I should talk the situation over and decide what was best. And that I should keep in touch with him. I got on the phone, got Mard, and made an appointment for an hour from then, which barely left me time to dress and eat. Lester said, as I started out: "I'd advise you to make sure Mard and Crandall aren't too friendly. They might work together on this." I had a headache and a hangover and I snapped back: "You should tell me my business." He grinned and said: "Okey, Shean," and I apologiz

