Damien rang the bell, but when he didn't get an answer, he used the numeric code on the mayor's directions and let himself into the building. He didn't think his landlady was expecting him until tomorrow, so it was entirely possible she wasn't home. The spacious but plain foyer showed two mailboxes. Both had names on them, one of which he recognized as belonging to the owner of the building. He tried his key on that door, and was relieved when it opened.

"Hello," he called ...