A tiny microphone
a wire
a single strand, a cable used in telegraphy
What was his assignment at the Bendini firm?
To watch that firm quite closely (to infiltrate)
a tape recorder
a machine for storing and moving sounds
a mouthpiece
the part of a telephone into which one speaks
Three things to warn about
Don't trust anyone.
Your words are being recorded.
"Money doesn't grow on trees".
a drug smuggler
a person who runs illegal substance
the Mahans
the family who worked for Bendini, Lambert & Locke
How did Tarrance hope to earn Mitch's trust?
He didn't want to move too fast. He gave Mitch his home phone number. But asked to call only from a pay phone.
close to the edge
somewhat illegal or guilty (but still not proven)
1231 East Meadowbrook
the address where a receiver was located (and got the signals from the McDeeres' bugged house)
Who did Mitch tell about his conversation with Tarrance? Why?
Lamar Quin, his closest friend
to investigate the clients
to inquire into/ to ask for information carefully
Who became a "machine"? Why?
Mitch. He managed to get through much work.
to score a big win
to become successful/ to prevail
The grandfatherly warmth
kindness/ geniality/ cordiality