Though his initial interrogations had failed, Dave persisted in the hope that he could find a clue that day. He still planned to get into the guy's apartment and scout the premises for evidence or insight; though he didn't know exactly what he would be looking for, he expected the reconnoitering to turn up something, some hint of what direction his investigation should take. If nothing else, he expected to glean a clearer picture of Larry's personality; Dave believed that he could learn something about Larry by seeing the way in which he lived, the furnishings and possessions that he chose, the way in which they were arranged.
Thus, Dave grew determined to gain egress to Larry's apartment. As Larry directed him through the streets of Morton Borough, Dave fixed his mind on his goal and
