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When Stan Hagensick boated a 74-pound, state-record flathead catfish here last spring, he didn't just land a monster mudcat; he cemented La Crosse's reputation as a Midwestern fishing hotspot.

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The uniformed doorman opened the door of Crosse's car for him.

Noble House Clavell, James 1981

"No. No.not at all," Crosse said and the governor thought he heard the momentary nutter in Crosse's voice.

Noble House Clavell, James 1981

His rage over the carrier leak, Metkin's not being available for questioning, the whole Sevrin mess and Crosse's perfidy, had prompted him to order the raid.

Noble House Clavell, James 1981

But if Crosse's our mole it'd be just like him to do an exchange in public.

Noble House Clavell, James 1981

They all knew of Armstrong's friendship for the client and of Crosse's ordering him to do the interrogation.

Noble House Clavell, James 1981

Brian Kwok reddened, conscious of Crosse's bleak stare.

Noble House Clavell, James 1981

Only Crosse's superb discipline kept him from showing astonishment, then blinding rage.

Noble House Clavell, James 1981

Crosse's already sent two pretty foul cables to London.

Noble House Clavell, James 1981

Grim-faced, the three men came out of Government House and got into Crosse's car.

Noble House Clavell, James 1981