Chapter 9

"No more food until I say so" Brownson whispered as the chef and the servant scurried out of the room. "I will keep trying darling. I'll find him" he begged as he held her weak bony shoulders. She jerked from his hold and moved to the window, starinh out without a word. "I'll get this cleaned up" Senator Brownson said as he kissed her hair lightly and exited the room. Outside the door, he heaved a frustrated sigh, smoothened he s shirt, righted his tie and descended the stairs. A uniformed man sat on the large white couch, he rose as Brownson entered and offered a hand. "Good morning Sir, my name is Detective Bryan, thank you for allowing me in your home" the younger man said. Brownson have a very brief handshake and sat opposite, refusing the tea the servant offered. "I was contacted by the state Department, I've heard the incident and I wanted to ask a few questions" he said. "Considering that's all I've been getting all week, please ask" Brownson agreed tiredly. "I'm sorry