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. (Both my families,
actually.) It had taken me a long while to get the hang of it. It felt good.
A simple refusal would foreclose all of the above. But, on the other
hand, if I were to string her along a bit, she might prove a tantalizing
source of information.
So, "Would you go after anyone I would name?" I said. "Anyone?"
She studied my face very carefully. Then, "Yes," she answered.
"You must excuse me again," I responded, "but doing it for such an
intangible as my good will causes me to wonder about your good faith."
Her face reddened. Whether it was a simple blush or anger I could not
be certain, because she looked away immediately. This didn't bother me,
though, because I was certain it was a buyer's market.
I returned my attention to my food and was able to put away several
mouthfuls before she was back again. "Does this mean you won't be stopping
by tonight?" she asked.
"I can't," I said. "I am going to be completely occupied."
"I can believe you ane very busy," she said. "But does that mean we
will not be able to talk at all?"
"It depends entirely on how things break," I said. "I have an awful lot
going on just now, and I may be leaving town soon."
She started slightly. I was certain she considered asking me where I
was going, but thought better of it.
Then, "This is awkward," she said
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