Martin got the initial report in, woman dousing herself and younger child with gasoline, setting a fire in the bathtub, older child gets away.

Who in the hell could have stood to take leave of the world in such a manner? Paroxysms of sheer hurt. Manning the phone lines, one source told him a recent malady with her liver had been revealed, although doctors expressed hope.

Martin noticed something funny about her maiden name. He dialed Mac's number.