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. During working hours."
'Teena, I can sleep and sunbathe at the same time. Howdy, Colonel; it's
good to see you awake. You've given us quite a workout. There was a time when we
thought we might have to throw you back and try again."
"Dr. Galahad," said Minerva, "is your physician."
"Not exactly," he amended, as he advanced toward me- with a squeeze for
Ezra's shoulder, a pinch for Minerva's rump, and a kiss en passant for my bride.
"I drew the short straw, that's all; so I'm the one picked to take the blame. I
deal with all complaints... but I must warn you. No use trying to sue me. Or us.
We own the judge. Now-"
He paused, with his hands just above my sheet. "Do you want privacy for
this?"
I hesitated. Yes, I did want privacy. Ezra sensed it, and started to
struggle to his feet, having sat down again. "I'll see you later, friend
Richard."
"No, don't go. You showed me yours-now I'll show you mine and we can
compare them and you can advise me, as I don't know anything about grafts. And
Hazel stays, of course. Minerva has seen it before-have you not?"
"Yes, Richard, I have."
"So stick around. Catch me if I faint. Teena-no wisecracks."
"Me? That's a slur on my professional judgment!"
"No, dear. On your bedside manner. Which must be improved if you expect to
compete with Ninon de Lenclos. Or even Rangy Lil. Okay, Doc, let's see it
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