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Fisk did not hesitate as he asked, ''This Marine of yours. How good is he?"
"At what?"
"At whatever he'll need to do. Spokesman, debater, diplomat, diverI understand the Canadians are dead set against an American solution to the problem."
"They have the divers. We're supplying the transport, John Morgan is watching out for the President's interests."
"What about the Russians?"
"We've asked, then demanded help, but we'll have to see what they have to contribute. They may balk at helping."
"Which brings me back to your Marine. I hear rumors."
"Such as?"
"Such as he's not exactly impartial when it comes to dealing with the Neville womanthat he's very taken with her."
Kellner frowned. "What do you suggest? Thumbscrews?"
"Come on, Vincent. I know you've had a shock, but don't set yourself up for more problems."
"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."
Fisk said, "I hoped you would say that. I have nothing against her, but the stakes are too damned high for tender hearts."
"Who should know that better than I?"
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."
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?"
"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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