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And I think Sophia and I gave up on
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crosswords back in the early 40s. Too
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They said a cat may look at a king, but
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when it came to princes, I wouldn't
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advise it. I mourn the old clackety
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clack. Computers are all very well, but
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since they were invented, there's been a
0:43
lot more profanity in the world. I never
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ate fish in Seattle, even when I was
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alive. It was something in the way those
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cold, dead eyes stared right into you.
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I always wanted to be that guy. You
1:00
know, the one who wore a wire and
1:01
brought down the criminal mastermind.
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This little guy reminded me that I'd met
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a lot of suckers in my time.
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Nico helped me find knickknacks for my
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office. Knickknacks with history.
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Friend, what brings you to my door? I've
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had nothing coming to your taste. Just
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rings of old marriages, necklaces of old
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mistresses, junk. You know how it is.
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The festive season approaches. At this
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time, I receive old gifts so my clients
1:41
can buy new ones. Renting a moment of
1:44
happiness. This year, more deposits than
1:48
purchases. An air of desperation.
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I'm looking for a memory. Came in last
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Everyone here trades memories for
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dollars. You know that. What was it? Or
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It netted her enough to have a night
2:10
out. Paid her bar tab. Here, I have a
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ticket. You know this one?
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Ah, yes. That one. She was burdened on
2:18
the way in and floated her way out.
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Here. Ah, that's right. A locket. One
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Progress. I don't know what prompted
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Miss Verona to sell, but this might give
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Miss Verona? That was not the name she
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gave me. Revena, if I have it right.
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Huh. Now, what is she playing at?
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I hope in some way the item brings you
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joy, even if it's the joy of detection.
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Did she say why she pawn the locket?
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You learn not to ask such things. There
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is usually sadness or anger down those
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roads. And to be honest, I did not want
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Hope the Christmas tree picks up.
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Have a good night, my friend.
