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Robert A. Heinlein - The Cat Who Walked Through Walls
Atec Февраль 29 2008 20:18:18
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. What did you see?"
"Richard, I saw you kill him. I saw it!"
"A prosecutor would require more details. Did you see him come to our
table?"
"No. I didn't see him until I left the lounge and was headed for our
table... and was startled to see someone sitting in my chair."
"All right, back up a little and tell me exactly what you saw."
"Uh, I came out of the ladies' room and turned left, toward our table. Your
back was toward me, you'll remember-"
"Never mind what I remember; you tell what you remember. How far away were
you?"
"Oh, I don't know. Ten meters, maybe. I could go there and measure it. Does
it matter?"
"If it ever does, you can measure it. You saw me from about ten meters.
What was I doing? Standing? Sitting? Moving?"
"You were seated with your back to me."
"My back was toward you. The light wasn't very good. How did you know it
was I?"
"Why- Richard, you're being intentionally difficult."
"Yes, because prosecutors are intentionally difficult. How did you
recognize me?"
"Uh- It was you. Richard, I know the back of your neck just as I know your
face. Anyhow, when you stood up and moved, I did see your face."
"Was that what I did next? Stand up?"
"No, no. I spotted you, at our table-then I stopped short when I saw
someone seated across from you, in my chair. I just stood there and stared
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