Chapter 119

"I cannot answer that exactly. I will hand in my resignation Monday morning. It has to be processed, then it goes through personnel, and then money has to be taken care of with my IRA and the sick leave and all that. Then I have to pack up my apartment, and get out of my lease, which could be a problem. I would think no more than 3 to 4 weeks, especially because of the lease agreement."

"I will call my lawyers, in New York. They will take care of your lease agreement for you. You will have a lawyer with you, at the FBI, to take care of everything there, and make sure everything goes smoothly. As for packing your apartment, they will have a moving company at your house the day you are ready to go. I want you back here, with Ann, before the mattress dries."

"I am a big boy, Celeste. I can handle these things, by myself."

"Ann is my friend, Charlie. She has been my friend for eight years. She means more to me than anything you can im