It took longer than that, because for some reason Cassata couldn't get away at first.

Cassata abandoned the smile and got back to his natural state of nasty.

And I would have gone on, but Cassata's expression suddenly changed.

It would have been interesting to follow that up just then, but Cassata jerked upright.

I didn't see much of her then, either, because as soon as Cassata perceived we were there he changed it all.

Cassata twinkled as he made himself a Chivas and nothing.

That's what it feels like to Cassata himself, anyway.

Have you figured out what's going on with Cassata?"

Look, Cassata, this isn't a question of classifying material so an enemy won't get it.

The Cassata Organization projects are in various stages of planning.

I wasn't in any good mood to talk to Julio Cassata.

I wasn't about to enjoy talking to Cassata.

If Cassata had lingered a moment, I would have asked him to explain all this.

For dessert, indulge in the passion fruit and honey cassata.

For dessert we had a delicious slice of cassata.

Unlike the round, traditional shape some cassata are made in the form of a rectangle, square, or box.

Construction will probably begin late this summer, Mr. Cassata said.

He glanced over at where Cassata and his lady were shuffling aimlessly around.

Cassata waved a hand, and there they were.

And then Cassata himself appeared, glowing with the happiness of a soldier who sees a chance to do some fighting.

"General Cassata," he said patiently, "the situation in that house is unstable.

"I'm not in any real big hurry," said Cassata quickly, thinking of what he would be when he was no longer essential.

Of course, I seldom do enjoy talking to Cassata.

"That we can take care of," Cassata said grimly.

Through the closed door we could hear the music from the other room; they were playing old-fashioned rock now, probably for General Cassata's benefit.