‘When did you arrive in the States?’ Martinez asked.
‘Yesterday afternoon,’ replied Latto. ‘I got into San
Francisco at about two o’clock and drove straight down here.
Arrived about four thirty, five o’clock.’
‘How long are you staying?’ asked Martinez.
‘Well, I was planning to stay for a couple of weeks. Now –
I don’t know.’
Martinez stood up.
‘Well, you can’t leave town just yet,’ he said. ‘Anyway,
thanks, doc. That’s it. You’re free to go. On your way out tell
Officer Seymour where you’re staying. Oh – and ask me if
you do want to leave town.’ He took a card from the top
pocket of his jacket and gave it to Latto. Latto stood up too.
‘Can I ask you a question?’ he asked.