Gordon asked whether Julian had ever held the card.

I told him about the gas station in July, and how I had taken it back from him before he could start pumping.

I phoned the club before I left the office.

The receptionist said Victoria Croft would be in meetings until tomorrow.

Her voice was guarded, as if someone had told her what to say.

I left my name and the account number.

Then I glanced at my watch.