The plate shattered on one of the shots-that's what these shards are from," said the Israeli with certainty.

"Expired plates," he said, pointing at a battered red Chevette.

"Hot plates," their waitress said as she set their dinners in front of them.

"What does the plate say exactly?"

"The plate on the door said 'Victorian Club'!"

"I am worried about him," said Donna as she and Shannow cleared away the dishes and plates.

"A plate for the shaky one upstairs," she said.

The first two numbers indicate the nearest cross street, so if the plate says 6325, 63d Street is nearby.

The plate over his breast pocket said his name was Gruber.

A small enameled plate on a door said: Manager.