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Fisk did not hesitate as he asked, ''This Marine of yours. How good is he?" |
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"At whatever he'll need to do. Spokesman, debater, diplomat, diverI understand the Canadians are dead set against an American solution to the problem." |
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"They have the divers. We're supplying the transport, John Morgan is watching out for the President's interests." |
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"What about the Russians?" |
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"We've asked, then demanded help, but we'll have to see what they have to contribute. They may balk at helping." |
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"Which brings me back to your Marine. I hear rumors." |
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"Such as he's not exactly impartial when it comes to dealing with the Neville womanthat he's very taken with her." |
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Kellner frowned. "What do you suggest? Thumbscrews?" |
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"Come on, Vincent. I know you've had a shock, but don't set yourself up for more problems." |
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"My impression of Anna Neville is that she is an intelligent woman, and will be a cooperative one. But just in case, Morgan will be watched, and Anna Neville will be watched. Remember, Ave Peters will be with them." |
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Fisk said, "I hoped you would say that. I have nothing against her, but the stakes are too damned high for tender hearts." |
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"Who should know that better than I?" |
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Fisk remained silent for a tactful moment and then said, "When we pick up Varig, the first thing she'll say is that she must see you." |
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Kellner shook his head. "Absolutely not," he said. He made a pained, dismissive gesture. "Not until later, when it is necessary that I do so." He asked hesitantly, "What specifically do you know about her Intelligence Directorate contact?" |
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"Some, but not much. We won't know until we have Varig in hand, singing away, Suslova is flashy, very good looking, |
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