“If you could interview anyone known to have died in the Bay Area, for the benefit of the Project, who would it be, and why?”

Archie and Mitch, operating under loose cover, have an informative lunch at the Cliff House with John Ritchie, Noble Grand Humbug of E Clampus Vitus’ No. 1 Lodge.

Jocasta reveals her discovery that the mystery bomber is a former Air Force pilot • Archie takes a call from Dr. Frank Stanton • Mitch tells the team about Emperor Norton • They’ve never heard of him • Mitch is flummoxed, not for the last time • URIEL prepares for a trip to Pittsburg, California • Mitch has a truly disturbing encounter with an old man

Mitch and Roger poke around the Transamerica Pyramid to see what they can learn about the mysterious bomber.