A quiet understanding smile. Hagen began to think things out. If he did not agree

to argue Sollozzo's case, he might be killed. But then he realized that Sollozzo

Expected him only to present it and present it properly, as he was bound to do as

a responsible Consigliori. And now, thinking about it, he also realized that

Sollozzo was right. An unlimited war between the Tattaglias and the Corleones

Must be avoided at all costs. The Corleones must bury their dead and forget,

Make a deal. And then when the time was right they could move against Sollozzo.

But glancing up, he realized that Sollozzo knew exactly what he was thinking.

The Turk was smiling. And then it struck Hagen. What had happened to Luca

Brasi that Sollozzo was so unconcerned? Had Luca made a deal? He remembered

That on the night Don Corleone had refused Sollozzo, Luca had been summoned

Into the office for a private conference with the Don. But now was not the time to

Worry about such details. He had to get back to the safety of the Corleone Family

fortress in Long Beach. "I'll do my best," he said to Sollozzo. "I believe you're

right, it's even what the Don would want us to do."

14 Sollozzo nodded gravely. "Fine," he said. "I don't like bloodshed, I'm a

businessman and blood costs too much money." At that moment the phone rang