In spite of her fatigue, Jan slept restlessly. The bedside clock crept around from 1.00 a.m. to 2.15. She was in the middle of an unusual dream. It seemed she woke up in the dream and saw a light under the door to the sitting room. She was sure she hadn"t left the light on, so she got up to investigate. Feeling strangely empowered, she walked towards the bedroom door, opened it, and stepped into the sitting room.
Two detectives in sharp suits were ransacking desk drawers and filing cabinets.
"Stop that right now," she commanded, sounding like Alice. "Show me your search warrant!"
AliceThe first detective, short and squat, shook his head in sad commiseration. "Don"t need one, lady. We"re above the law."
The second detective, tall and lithe, seemed to have difficulty deciding on an appro
