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And the joke of it was that the Post had gone toes-up years ago. I heard it; Ki did, too. It was justDark Score, first in my mouth and then in my stomach. Frank glanced at the clock, then back at me, almostapologetically.

t off and assure folks that the cump'ny was solid,that between his son and the Board of Directors, everythin was going tobe just acey-deucey. Now the message read Ip her I scattered the circle of fruit andvegetable magnets with my palm, spread the letters, and resumed pacing. Even the old fighter-pilot was quiet, his eyesunblinking above the mask. I felt my cheeks flush a little.