Only Max Mainz, his batman during his last fracas and now permanently
attached to Joe, knew that he might be found at this address. Joe said
to Nadine, "Would you pardon me for a moment? I assume it's something
important, or I wouldn't be disturbed."
She said, demurely, "Undoubtedly one of the feminine members of a Joe
Mauser buff club."
He snorted amusement and followed the butler to the library and the
tele-screen.
Max Mainz's face loomed in the viewing screen. As soon as Joe
appeared, he said, "Major, sir, the marshal's been trying to get hold
of you ever since you left the hotel."
"The marshal?" Joe scowled.
"Marshal Cogswell. That one they call Stonewall Cogswell. And when he
wants somebody, he really wants 'em, and I got a feeling it's a good
idea to come on the double."