Chapter 19It was tough, but Dave managed to act in a relaxed and congenial fashion while working in the dishroom with Larry. Hiding his true emotions was crucial, for Dave didn't want to give Larry any reason to be more careful, to increase his already formidable secretiveness; he wanted Larry to feel completely at ease, as if there were no suspicions aimed in his direction.
Dave's determination to maintain a poker face didn't keep him from trying to draw Larry out, though. Amid the casual dishroom banter, he tossed in questions and comments which seemed innocent, but which were actually designed to elicit revealing reactions from Larry Smith.
Shortly after the start of the shift, Dave mentioned Ernie's parents. Tactfully, he asked if Larry had heard anything about the funeral arrange
