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ed to the intermediate
interface chapter on haunting to see just how detailed an
explanation was in fact there. "It reads like stereo
instructions," Karen commented as replaced the volume and
followed Madge.
Madge and Karen rejoined Tar and Drew by the large marble
fireplace on the west wall. Tar's continuing explanation of the
library request and procurement system answered Karen's questions
about the mint condition of the books. Beyond explanation was the
posthumous editions section. She'd seen still-boxed unknown works
by Brautigan, Hellman, Maugham, Abbey, Steinbeck, and P.K. Dick,
among others.
Madge directed the tour of the guest apartments at the north
end of the second floor. The hospitable domicile was complete
with sitting, sleeping, and dining areas as well as a small
library which seemed devoted to quantum mechanics and associated
arcana.
The bedroom reminded Karen of a first-rate residence hotel.
Drew bounced on the satin sheeted bed which was as
comfortable as it appeared. "So, what's the project here?"
Madge indulged in the luxury of the love seat. "Software
development for the Crown. All the hardware billets are filled."
Karen sat at
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