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  “There's a difference. And new planes depreciate very rapidly. Should I take my gun along?”

  “Nope. I checked with our Honolulu office, and it's okay for you to work under our unbrella, but they tell me carry permits there are as rare as hens’ molars. If I registered the plane to RKI, they could insure it under the company policy and take the depreciation in exchange. That would defray some of the expense.”

  “I could've sworn it was molars. I'll do that when we get back.”

  “Good. And it is teeth.”

  “I'm always right.”

  “Most always. C'mere, McCone. Why wait for Hawaii for the romance?”

  MARCIA MULLER’S Sharon McCone mysteries have won her critical acclaim and a devoted audience. With Sharon McCone, Ms. Muller pioneered the hard-boiled female P.I.—and created a character that has found a home in the hearts of mystery lovers everywhere.