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. You've noticed the fezzes around town all
day-excursionists up from the Shriners convention in Luna City."
"So that's what they are. I thought Turkey had invaded us."
"If you like. But you've seen them today, wandering up and down the Lane
and the Camino, buying anything that doesn't bite. I suspect that most of them
are not staying overnight; they have a full program in Luna City and have hotel
rooms there already paid for. The late shuttles are sure to be crowded-"
"With drunk Turks, woofing into their fezzes. And onto the cushions."
"No doubt. It occurred to me that even the twenty o'clock schedule is
likely to be fully booked rather early. So I bought tickets for us and reserved
couches."
"And now you're expecting me to pay you back? Submit a claim and I'll pass
it along to my legal department."
"Richard, I was afraid we would not get away from here at all tonight."
"Mistress Hardesty, you continue to impress me. What was the total?"
"We can straighten out finances another time. I just felt that I could eat
dinner in a happier frame of mind if I was sure that we could get away promptly
after dinner. And, uh-" She paused, looked at Bill. "Bill."
"Yes, ma'am?"
"We are about to eat dinner. Go wash your hands."
"Huh?"
"Don't grunt. Do as I tell you."
"Yes, ma'am." Bill got up docilely, went out
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