Chapter 112

The pilot reminded him that from this altitude he could glide the airplane to a safe landing on the beach, if the engine knocked out. He could also do it from a lower altitude, if necessary.

Gomes told him to keep flying, get into his destination in one piece, and he would be very happy.

After landing, he rented a car and decided that his best bet was to go to the college. She would not want to be alone in her misery. If what Frank told him about her conversation with Philip was correct, she would go to someone who could comfort her; someone she trusted from her years at school. He would have to find out who that person would be, and where to find him or her.

His first stop was the registrar's office, where he asked to speak to the person in charge. The assistant registrar came out and asked how he could be helped. He showed her his identification and told him he was looking for a former student by the name of Celeste Mesner, and did she have any information r