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ank you very much."
"No, thank you for coming all the way down
here to Talbot County."
For this story I wouldn't have missed it for
all the world.
"You're welcome. I must say, professionalism
aside, you know I hate your guts that way, but I hope this
all works out for you. It seems to me like you really
loved your cousin. You can have my word that, aside from
delivering this interview, I will help to stop my paper at
least from harassing your cousin and 's old roommates."
"Thank you. You're a man with real feelings.
That's a rare thing in the newspaper business."
I didn't know about that last statement, but
we shook hands over the table.
"Do you think I could use a bathroom before I
go?" I asked.
"Certainly. In the sliding glass doors and to
the left, first door on the right." He turned and walked
toward the dock. It was definitely a wonderful night for
night sailing. A cool breeze had picked up once the sun
went down.
I walked up to the house, feeling somewhat
like Lot, afraid to look back. I slid open the door and slid
it closed behind me as I entered the air conditioned
mansion. Miss Kate was here on 's hands and knees,
wiping
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