After I replaced you, I ended up settling that case for several million more than I could have before you dragged me down with a loss in court. In a tone that sounds as if he’s reminiscing with a fraternity brother about their misspent college days, he says, “You know, Parker, you really hung me out to dry with that sorry performance of yours in the Repulsion lawsuit. He motions for me to have a seat and then sits back down behind his desk. He doesn’t bother to introduce me to Bennett. He’s an excellent actor and politician, but an elusive human being. He acts as if he’s genuinely glad to see me, though I know he isn’t. Long time.” His powerful voice resonates even in this acoustically challenged government office. He reaches out and shakes my hand with a politician’s pump, placing his left hand on my forearm. At five feet eleven, he’s got only an inch on me, but his imperial posture makes him look taller. Knolls glances up, stands, and smiling broadly walks around the desk to greet me.
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