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back. The boys at Langley and the FBI liked to keep tab on her and her husband. Jacob Neville was still making excuses for Joe Stalin until the early eighties."
Kellner shook his head. "At any rate, Mathis legally renamed his daughter Anna after Anna Akhmatova, the Russian poet. This is the lady who is accusing the U.S. Navy of violating Canadian sovereignty and murdering innocent citizens." His voice rose in indignation.
Morgan said, as mildly as he could manage, "I haven't looked at the material, but aren't you building a case of guilt by genetics?"
Kellner favored Morgan with a bleak smile. "If that's what I'm doing, let's find out." The smile vanished. "But if she is dirty, I want to know. Before you leave for San Francisco, talk to the RCMP liaison at Canada House and see what you can pick up. Be aware that the Canadian left is prepared to love the Neville story, anticipating that this will singlehandedly deliver them from Yank imperialism, acid rain, the last of the Quebecois, and the caribou itch. Also remember when you talk to the RCMP that Anna Neville charmed them," he finished with a wry half-smile. "She seems to have that ability." The smile swiftly faded. "You have what authority you need, Colonel Morgan. So get to it."

 
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