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    bookone

    forbarryhlove

    chapter01

    neworleans

    thursday,february2011:00p.

    sheundressedsloily,andforthelasttitoke,groovedthegun.itberinphiladelphia.shelisteheechoofthedistantringing.ahere�Hello

    �Tracyijustfeltlikehearingthesoundofyourvoice,darling.

    �Whatanicesurprise,ther.

    �Ihopeididntwakeyouup.

    �No.igettiogotosleep.charlesandifordinner,buttheherstoonasty.itssnositdoingthere

    deargod,uchitotellher.andt.

    �Motherareyouthere

    dorisatiovie.

    �Whatsthatracyasked.

    thuoodeeply.ntinuedrain,theanhadsaid.sixtysixdegreesinnebrellas.shebrella.

    �Thatsthuraeshappeninginphiladelphia.

    �Ifeellikeaprinorroetingakingapronou.�Thestanhopes,ofchestnuthill,shesighed.�Theyreaninstitution.ihavebutterfliesthesizeofdinosaurs.

    �Dontheyllloveyou,darling.

    �Charlessaysitdoesnttter.heloves.andiadorehiiteethihesfantastic.

    �Iureheis.sheeetcharles.sheustnotthinkaboutthat.�Doesheknoohaveyou,baby

    �Ikeeptellinghitrae.tellsgoingonthere.howareyoufeeling

    youreinperfecthealth,doris,obeahundred.oneoflifeslittleironies.�Ifeeloyou.

    �Gotaboyfrieracyteased.

    siracysfatherhaddiedfiveyearsearlier,dorisent.

    �Noboyfriends.shegedthesubject.�Hoillenjoyingit

    �Iloveit.indifikeeparried.

    �Thatsan.

    �Heis.youllseeforyourself.

    theree.thereoretosayexceptafinalfareydarling.shekepthervoicecarefullysteady.

    �Illseeyouattheother.illcallyouassoonascharlesaadate.

    �Yes.thereuch,tracy.anddorisneycarefullyreplacedthereceiver.

    shepickedupthegun.therepleandsqueezedthetrigger.

    chapter02

    philadelphia

    friday,february218:ooa.

    trapartiallyonsleekliusinesdrivendoedsofnorthphiladelphia.therainousinesessesofthegarbagepiledhighinfrontofthenegleasoftssgreentoadarkjadeinnts,andatriathletietisidnizeyou.youvegotallthelorsofthewindinyou.

    noile,envyingthehappihatshoneonherface.shesledbackatthe

    itsindearryingthenilove,andioingtohavehisbaby.oreuldanyoneask

    astrainutes,butclarencedesnd,thebanksseniorvicepreside

    ...

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    bankstheployeesakeond,vault,andsafedepositarea.onlyisfiedthatheheveianblindberaisedasasignthatallwaswell.

    theseniorbookkeeperployeestobeadtted.heergenployees.

    protlyat8:30,trattotheothersplainingabouttherainyher.

    �Thedaedyurella,atellerplained.�Ioaked.

    �Ipassedtngdoarketstreet,theheadcashierjoked.

    �Theansaysanotherhis.iwishiwasinflorida.

    traoneyfronebanktoanotherandfrorytoanotherhadbeenasloultiplefortobefilledoutanddepeonnationalandiionalpostalserviatiousauntsofneyuldbetransferredinstantaneously.ittheputerandtokeputertraootherbanks.alltransaostexgthingintheoingsactivities.ition.

    deborah,theheadbookkeeper,announilliondollarsyndicatedloantoturkey

    etrentoingthisingtheydeilliondollars

    jhton,thebankbigot,added,�Iuandillion.those

    �Itsiing,traerioneyorientedarealhefirsttobegusforloans.

    itent.

    traposiunthousefoundedbyhisgreatgrandfather,andhispanydidagooddealofbusinesssofheyhadborrorentsofthebeautifulyounganbeforehitheirdiscussionhadntihroughdiheoldbookbindersrestaurant.

    inthebeginning,trapressedeerofoheoldestfaliesinphiladelphia.fivefeetteninches,anner,hehought,ohebrich.

    asthoughreadinghernd,thethehospital.

    �What

    �Ithrooheendallandbealloflife.butpleasedoellfatherisaidso.

    thereinguiousnessabouthihattra.iarriedtosooikehioheestablishnt.

    ithadtakentraanasksouttodinnerandiegarryhiheragain.

    charlesorrow

    philadelphiaostexuseu

    tracypausedinfrontofthestatueofthethinker.sheglacharlesandgrinned.�Itsyou

    eok,andhelikedpreparieriplingsofnortheself.

    ent,andhisdispleasurehadspoiledtheeveningforher.afterthat,shehadvoeforhi

    traadelovethesaeticulouslyandverypr

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    thepregnanarryherbecauseofthebaby.shecertainhersheuldghhanabortion,butthealteativehoutthehelpofitsfather,andbefairtothebaby

    shedeent,andinheervousnessshehadbuedit.asshesetthesr,shefotherpregnant.

    therearried,ofurse.

    trae,youknow.

    heraisedahandtostopher.�Iarryyou,traakeaytherandfatheriledandkissedher.

    tracyquietlyasked,�Whyheybesurprised

    indyou,isingquotationrkstheiroainlinephiladelphia.

    �Andtheyvealreadyselectedyuessed.

    s.�Thatdoesnttterada.itsiveselectedthatuhe

    atfiveo9:00tracybecaaployeesovealittlequicker.thebankdoorsinutesahinghadtobeinreadihroughthefronterslineduponthesideside,ingintheldrain.

    traersagizeddeatthebottoothateaatiershouttheirdepositslipsandblankones.

    theguardglancedupattheclotheovedto9:00,heoniouslyunlockedit.

    thebankingdayhadbegun.

    forthefeputertothinkaboutanythingelse.everyakesureithadtherreberslistedinaialdireajorbankintheworld.

    theiohaveherhairdoneandhaddeanappointheike.idont,traakecharlesashappyasiwill.

    at1:00,astraohisoffiportantexeercials,hean.dressedively,,helookedlikeapersorust.

    �Sitdoselfonknoployeesfirstna.�Nastyoutside,isntit

    �Yes.

    �Ah,ondhaduseduphisslltalk.heleanedaarried.

    tracyevenannouyet.how

    desndsled.�Anythianhopesdoisneveryhappyforyou.iassuyoullberetuiooon,ofurse.ployees.

    �Charlesanditalkeditover,andweagreedidbehappierifiworked.

    desndsled,satisfied.stanhopeandsonsostiortantihousesinthefinanyourhoneyon,traotionforyou,alonghasubstantialraise.

    �Oh,thankyouthatsedtotracythatthegodsherhhappiness.

    thepressiveoldnsioninrittenhousesquare.itarkthattracyhadpassedoften.andnoylife.

    shebedtothedanessintheair.shehades.shouldshedresssilyforllyshehadoneyvessaintlaurentshehadsysalethingsfroostho,theyllthinktheirsonisrryihhioh,hell,theyregoingtothinkthatanyplegrayotherhadsentherforchrists.

    thedoortothensionyna.isthatagoodsignabadsign�Mayitakeyouratsheheirexpensivepersianrug.

    heledherthrougharblehalledtygod.iressedallheyvessaintlaurent.asshetuedintothelibrary,shefeltarunstartattheankleofherpantyhose,andsheofacehcharlessparents.

    iddlesixties.helookedlikeasuccessfuln;he,afringeofehair,andtracyloved

    ...

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    charlesstherpressivelooking.sheakeaother.

    s.stanhopeheldoutherhand.�Mydear,sogoodofyoutojoinus.ogiveusafeinutesaloneind

    �Ofurseshedoesntnd,charlessfatherdeclared.�Sitdoit

    �Yes,sir.

    thetseatedtheelvesonauothersvoice:baby,gode.

    tracysfirststepilethatcaoutallthatinstantsheuldfeeltheruninherhoseslitheruptoherknee.shetriedtohherhands.

    �So.stanhopesvoicearried.

    thetheyarried.

    �Yes,tracysaid.

    �Youandcharlesreallyhaventknors.stanhopeasked.

    traent.i.itisgoingtobeaninquisition.

    �Longenoughtoknors.stanhope.

    �Love.stanhoperred.

    s.stanhopesaid,�Tobequiteblunt,ssethingofashoe.shesledforebearingly.�Ofurse,entthisyear.

    itesocialbackgroundascharles.allthebestschools.lovedhorsesandups.

    �Tellusaboutyourfaly,.stanhopesuggested.

    god,thisisasovie,trae.ineedadrink.intheoldviesthebutleraletotherescuehatrayofdrinks.

    �Whereydears.stanhopeasked.

    �Inlouisiana.fathereic.therehadbeeoaddthat,buttracy.sheher.

    �Aic

    �Yes.hestartedasllnufacturingplantinnepanyinitsfield.ythertookoverthebusiness.

    �Whatdoesthiserpanynufacture

    �Exhaustpipesandotherautotiveparts.

    .ands.stanhopeexgedalookandsaidinunison,�Isee.

    theirtorasheaskedherself.shelookedintothetpathetiher,andtoherhanbabblinginanely.�Youllreallylikether.shesbeautiful,andintelligent,andall,ofurse,aboutyht,s.staracysrs.staare.

    itsusyourepregnant.

    oh,hoadeherfeelita.noishouldhavehought.ascarletletter.

    �Idontuandhoont.tracyhadneverbeensogladtoseeanyoneiirelife.

    �Well,charlesbead.�Hotingalong

    tras.�Fine,darling.sheheldhitheyrenarroindedandsnobbishandld.

    there,alerstoodthereoviesgoingtohaveahappyending.

    thedinnerpersonalandpolite.nooneaarriage.inallfaiess,traarries.onedaycharles,anditsiortantthathehavetherightisedherself,hewillhave.

    allsoared.

    �Tradipreferasllerward�

    �Nonsense,s.staerrupted.�Ourfalydoesnothavesllarried.shelookedoverattracy,evaluatingherfigure.�Perhapshattheatiooutatonce.andasahought,�Thatis,ifthatsacceptabletoyou

    �Yes.yes,ofurse.thereobeait

    s.stanhopesaid,�Sooftheguestsingfrobroad.illkearrasfortheostayhereatthehouse.

    .stanhopeasked,�Haveyoudecidedoon

    ation,father.hegavetracyshandasqueeze.

    �Hooonareyouplannings.stanhopeinquired.

    �Aboutfiftyyears,forit.

    afterdiheyvedintothelibraryforbrandy,andtraes,thetallpley,andareynolds.itatteredtoherifittedtoherselfthatthisobeaverypleasantolive.

    itostdnightallapartntofffairuntpark.

    �Ihopetheeveis.

    �Oh,no,theyracylied.

    shethetensionoftheevening,butent,sheasked,�Areyougoingtoein,holdherinhisar.shetosay,�Iloveyou,darling.his.

    hesaid,�Af

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    traent.�Ofurse.iuand,darling.

    �Illtalktoyoutorrodisappeardohehallway.

    theaparthedarkenedroingntinued,andshesloeaethinghadhappeocharles.shesnatchedupthephone.�Hello

    adistantlevoiceasked,�Traey

    shehesitated.ifthishis

    �Thisislieutenahe.isthistraey

    �Yes.herheartbegantopound.

    �Ifraidihavebadnewsforyou.

    herhandchedaroundthephone.

    �Itsaboutyourther.

    �Hashastherbeeninsokindofact

    �Shesdead,ssney.

    �Noit.thiseotheruch,tracy.

    �Ihatetobreakittoyouthishevoicesaid.

    itare,butitindaonguewerefrozen.

    thelieutenantsvoiceissneyhello

    �Illbeonthefirstplane.

    shesatiinykitentthinkingaboutherther.itpossiblethatshethetitraothers,todisen.aureshadbeendebypeopleohatsheuldhavelivedherestofherlife,butshehadstubbolyrefusedtosell.�Yourfatherbuiltupthisbusiness.itthrothebusinessflourishing.

    oh,ther,traueetcharles,andyoullneverseeyrandchild,andshebegantoweep.

    shedeaneelikethislieutenantllerhadsaid,�Whenyougethere,grabadetopoliceheadquarters.ershadhappened

    standingintheoveistake,buttheafraidihavebadneissneyihatetobreakittoyouthisway

    rievedhersuitcase,shegotintoataxiaedtheaddressthelieutenanthadgivenher:�Sevenfifteensouthbroadstreet,please.

    thedrivergriherintherearvieirror.�Fuzzville,huh

    ion.notnoindoil.

    thetaxiheadedeasttoehereforthebigshoiss

    shehadnoideaeherefordeath.sheiliarsurroundingsthatspedpast.itensad,riotersyellingsoaberserklitany.

    �Farasiedher.

    aracylookedupandsaasks,disguisedasdragonsandgiantalligatorsandpagangods,fillireetsandsideusidfloatsanddang.

    �Bettergetoutbeforetheytunedrdigras.

    ofurse.iteontsheing,daraedin,trapped,apartofthesinging,danovedob,tearsstreangdoe,leaningagainstalapost,takingdeepbreaths,slorolofherself.sheheadedforthepolicestation.

    lieutenantlleriddleaged,harassedlookingnedgenuinelyunfortableinhisrole.�Sorryiuldyouattheairport,hetoldtracy,�buttheothersthings,andyouretheonlyoneocall.

    �Please,lieutenaher.

    �Shettedsuicide.

    aldchillpossibleolivefor.hervoicewasragged.

    �Sheleftanoteaddressedtoyou.

    thergueptyrooandsuddenlysherealizedthattherooty.iththedead.herdead.

    aeatedattendantstrolledovertoaanoversizeddraakealook

    noidontpty,lifelessbodylyinginthatbox.sheedtogetoutofthisplace.sheedtogobackafewh

    ...

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    �Wegottaperfornautopsy,theattendantsthestatelahsuicides.

    thenotedorisofferednoanswer.

    darlingtracy,

    pleasefive.ifailed,andiuldntstandbeingaburdenonyou.thisisthebestuch.

    ther.

    �Oh,god

    �Theresre.thedistriotheoticethatheentagainstherforfraud,thatsheehathedayshereallydied,ithink.

    tracythetruthexplainandidtoher.

    theoldforenshookhishead.�Joeronoannadanthonyorsatti.orsattirunsneanosdohisbeforepanies.evenifyourtherhadtakenhiourt,itoofighthi

    �Whydidellituish.

    �Yourtheran.anduldyoudotheresnothinganyonedo.

    youreano.

    s.youhavenoideahowpowerfulheis.

    �Wheredoeshelive,otto

    �Hehasaenearjasquare,butite.

    trailiartoher:hatred.joeronoisgoingtopayforkilliracysoherself.

    chapter03

    shei.titothink,titoplave.sheuldogobaallhotelongazireet,farfrohefrenchquarter,adparadesillgoingon.shehadnoluggage,andthesuspiciousclerkbehindthedesksaid,�Youllhavetopayinadvahatllbefortydollarsforthenight.

    froerrooraondtotellhiheetoworkforafewdays.

    heellcharlesstanhopehoandinghehadbeen.

    traextcallocharles.�Charles,darling�

    �Wherethedevilareyou,traoing.sheentstogoover.

    �Iorry,darling.inneworleans.

    �Youreareyoudoinginneworleans

    �Mytherdied.theuherthroat.

    �Oh.thetoneofhisvoiusthavebeenverysudden.sheeyoung,she

    sheiserably.aloudshesaid,�Yes.yes,shewas.

    �Whathappenedareyouallright

    sohoother,butshestoppedherself.itsprobleshethought.itthroyburdenoncharles.shesaid,�Dontallright,darling.

    �Wouldyouliketoedohere,tracy

    �No.thankyou.iha.iuryingtorroonday.

    anosixsevenheaaeother.

    tracyleftherhotelieafteoooapaaninacagebehindaunter.

    �Helpyou

    �Iitobuyagun.

    �Whatkindofgun

    �Youknowarevolver.

    �Youathirtytyfive,a�

    tracyhadneverevenheldagun.�Aathirtytwowilldo.

    �Ihaveahirtytithandsthirtytynine　�

    shehadnhtchcashethingcheaper

    heshrugged.�Cheaperisaslingshot,lady.tellyou.illletyouhavethethirtyty,andillthros.

    �Allright.traaedarevolver.hebroughtittotheunter.�Youknoouseit

    �Youyoupullthetrigger.

    hegrunted.�Doyouetoshooloadit

    shestartedtosayno,thatsheeosherealizedhohatwouldsound.�Yes,please.

    traoney.

    �Illneedyouaandaddressforthepolicererds.

    thathadnotoanoinalact.buthestheal,noti.

    thegreeneyeshadedethenseyesapaleyelloe

    �Sth.joansth.

    hedeanoteonacard.�Address

    �Doanroad.

    akeitfiftyty.hepushedthereceiptinfrontofher.

    shesignedjoansth.�Isthatit

    �Thatsit.hecarefullypushedtherevolverthroughthecage.tracystaredatit,thenpickeditup,putitinherpurse,tuedandhurriedoutoftheshop.

    �Hey,lady,heyelledafterher.�Dontfetthatgunisloaded

    jathebustlingstreettraffianolivedihosehouses.

    traoniuhehadbeens

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    shestoodintheshadople.sheano,askhioe.ifherefused,shetoano,ahersnaaboutitanoriailhehadareeted.

    shee.suddenly,theporanstoodinthedoorobster,evilanistakenforauyprofessor.hisvoiceayihelpyou

    �Areyoujosephronohervoicewasshaky.

    �Yes.anner.noytheran,tracythought.

    �Iidliketotalktoyou,.rono.

    hestudiedherfigureforant.�Certainly.pleaseein.

    traothersracythoughtbitterly.

    �Iixselfadrink.wouldyoulike

    �Nothing.

    helookedatheriss

    �Tracydorisneysdaughter.

    hestaredatherblanklyforaninstant,andthenalonitionflashedaother.toobad.

    toobadhehadother,andhisonlyntwas:�Toobad.

    �Mr.rono,thedistriythereclearhea.

    heshrugged.�Ialkbusinessduringrdigras.itsagainstreligion.ronoixingthinkyoullfeelbetterafteryouvehadadrink.

    he.�Illtellyouakefeelbetter,.rono.havingyouoexactlyyther.

    josephronotuedandsaissuldgooff.

    �Itsgoingtogooffifyoudohertosuicide.

    heghercarefullynoifirefuse

    �Thenioingtokillyou.sheuldfeelthegunshakinginherhand.

    �Youdonttooklikeakiller,sse,i�hethrehedrinkinherface.

    tracyfeltthesharpstingofthealholinhereyes,andaninstantlaterthegunherhand.

    �Youroldladyheldouton,joeronosaid.�Shedidnttellshehadahoylookingdaughter.

    hes,andtra,buthebackedherintoaher.

    �Youhaveguts,baby.ilikethat.ittuson.hisvoicehers,ariedtotashewashelplessinhisgrip.

    �Youent,huhogiveittoyou.

    shetriedtoseoutinagasp.�Letgo

    herippedherblouseae,baby,he

    �Letgoof

    heingher.shefeltherselfbeingforceddoothefloor.

    �Illbetyouveneverbeen**edbyarealn,hesaid.heovingupherthighs.tracypushedoutblindly,andherfiouchedthegun.shegrabbedforit,andtherewasasudden,loudexplosion.

    �Oh,jesusronoist,traeyoubite

    tra.shepusheditopen.it.shestaggeredovertothesink,filledthebasinirror.hereyesan.sheranba.

    joeronolayonthefloor,hisbloodseepingontothe,sorry,shesaidinanely.�Ididntanto�

    �Aulance　�hisbreathingwasragged.

    tracyhurriedtothetelephohedeskanddialedtheoperator.riedtospeak,hervoicebulancerightaanhasbeenshot.

    sherepladie.youkokillhishekbesidethebodyonthefloortoseeifhebulanceisonitsised.

    shefled.

    shetriednottorun,afraidofattrathehousetraanoshouse.ivegottogetahere,tracythought.aheadofher,ataxipulledtothecurbanddischargeditspasserato,afraidoflosingit.�Areyoufree

    �Thatdepends.whereyougoin

    �Theairport.sheheldherbreath.

    �Getin.

    onthebulaheyw

    ...

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    �Enjoythecaivalthedriverasked.

    traakejoerononfess.everythinghadgoneellcharleshappenedshekersheexplained,heand.charlestodo.

    eyoubitch

    edtoherthateveryoneeanosndition,butshehadnoideasheuldothersfuneral,andjoerohevisionofthenlyingoocharles.

    tracyapproachedthedeltaairlier.�Idlikeaoneicketoflighttophiladelphia,please.tourist.

    thepassengerrepresentativensultedhisputer.�Thatthreeofour.youreinluck.ihaveoleft.

    �Whattidoestheplaneleave

    �Intinutes.youjusthavetitoboard.

    astrasaid,�Traey

    herheartstoppedbeatingforaninstant.ityidentity.�Yes　�

    �Youreunderarrest.

    andtracyfelttheldsteelofhandcuffssnappedonhers.

    everythingotiontosooneelse.traen,therear.thepolianohaddied.butithadbeenanact.shehadhappeheyhadtobelieveher.theyhadto.

    thepoliuggers,andtheirvicti.tracyarchedtothedeskofthesergeantonch.

    oneofhercaptorssaid,�Theneyan,sarge.herattheairporttryintoescape.

    �I�

    �Takethecuffsoff.

    thehariedtorapeand�sheuldnotntrolthehysteriainhervoice.

    thedesksergeantsaidcurtly,�Areyoutraey

    �Yes.i�

    �Lockherup.

    �Noinute,shepleaded.�Ihavetoentitledtokeaphonecall.

    thedesksergeantgrunted,�Youknoanytisyoubeeniaer,honey

    �Nohisis�

    �Yougetonecall.threenutes.berdoyou

    sheeerber.sheuldnotevenrecalltheareadeforphiladelphia.tbling.

    �Coon.ihaventgotallnight.

    t�Threezeroone.

    thedesksergeantdialedthenuerandhahephootracy.sheuldhearthephing.andringing.theree.

    thedesksergeantsaid,�Tisup.hestartedtotakethephonefroer.

    �Pleaseeeredthatcharlesshutoffhisphonightsothathe.

    thedesksergeantasked,�Yh

    traandsaiddully,�Ihrough.

    apolied,thenleddoorridorandlockedinaholdingcell,byherself.

    �Youllhaveahearingintheing,thepolitoldher.hewalkedaway,leavingheralone.

    hisishappening,tra.oh,please,god,doanyofthisbereal.

    butthestinkingtinthecellheseatlesstoiletintheerhebarswerereal.

    thehoursofthenightdraggedbyendlessly.ifonlyiuldhavereainthefirstplace.ifihad,hiswouldhavehappened.

    at6:00a.abuardbroughttraeal.sheuldnottoueforher.

    �Titogo,sie.sheunlockedthecelldoor.

    �Istkeacall,tracysaid.�Itsvery�

    �Later,thetrontoldher.�Youdonteansonofabitch.

    sheesrtedtraall,quistoodthedistrianinhisforties,hklysaltandpepperhairbrosse,andld,blackeyes.

    tratlaterthebailiffcalledout,�Peopleagainsttracyovingto,hisheadbobbingupanddown.

    noonttoexplaintosooneinauthoritythetruthaboutfroreling.�Yourhonor,iturder.ishothibutiteantthteriedtorapeand�

    thedistrictattoeyinterrupted.�Yourhonor,iseenopoihisan

    ...

    台灣小說網  www.192.tw栗子網  www.lizi.tw台灣小說網  www.192.twbrokeinto.ronosho,ardilliondollars,andanoinldbloodahiordead.

    traherface.�Whatareyoutalkingabout

    hisakinganysense.

    thedistrictattoeyrappedout,�Wehavethegunanerprintsareonit.

    anokilledanyone.

    �Sheesilliondollars.

    thejudgetuedtotracy,oodthereinshock.�Areyourepresentedbyunsel

    shedidnotevenhearhi

    heraisedhisvoice.�Doyouhaveanattoey

    tracyshookherhead.�No.iansaidisnttrue.inever�

    �Doyouhaveneyforanattoey

    thereployeesfundatthebank.thereidontuand�

    �Theurtoneforyou.youareorderedheldinjail,inlieuoffivehuhousanddollarsbail.case.

    �Waitthisisallastakeiot�

    shehadheurtroo

    thenaoftheattoeyappoiheurtpatheticblueeyes.tracylikedhiediately.

    heanosgoingtolive.hetookoutapipe.�Mind

    �No.

    hefilledhispipeinal.ssney.

    �Iot.isnot.

    �Convine.

    tra.everything.perrypopesatquietlylisteningtoherstory,notspeakinguntiltracyexpressiononhisface.�Thatbastard,popesaidsoftly.

    �Idontuandtheyalkingabout.thereknohingaboutapainting.

    �Itsreallyverysile.joeronousedyouasapatsy,thesaother.youintoasetup.

    �Istilldontuand.

    �Thelayitoutforyou.ronoforhalfalliondollarsfortherenoirheshiddenaepany.illion,thankstoyourdoityourselfapproach.didntyourealizethatanfessionobtaihepointofagunishless

    �Iisupposeso.ijustthoughtthatifiuldgetthetruthoutofhisooaigation.

    hispipehadgo.herelitit.�Hoerhishouse

    �Irangthefrontdoorbell,and.roin.

    �Thatsnothisstory.theresasshedandran.

    �Thatsaliei�

    �Butitshislie,andhishouse,andyun.doyouhaveanyideayouredealing

    trautely.

    �Theellyouthefaissanostartedoutashi**n.noaninorsattisanization.helookedatherinanoshouseandpulledagunonhi

    traystory

    hesled.�Youredaedright.itssoduithastobetrue.

    �Canyouhelp

    hesaidslogoingtotry.idgiveanythingtoputthellbehindbars.theyoostofthejudgesinit.ifyougototrial,theyllburyyousodeepyoullseverseedaylightagain.

    tra,puzzled.�Ifigototrial

    popestoodandpaprettysureigoingtospeaktohirivately.hehatesorsattiandronoaschasido.notodoisgettojudgelae.

    perrypedfortrailiarvoiceofcharlesssecretary.�Mr.stanhopesoffice.

    �Harriet.thisistraey.is

    �Ohhesbeentryingtoreaissostanxioustodiscusstheentshyou.ifyouuldcallherassoonaspossible�

    �Harriet,yispeakto.stanhope,please

    �Iorry,sseyouuer,iurehelltelephoneyouassoonashe.

    �I�theretelephohejail.notuntilshehadafirst.

    �Iillhavetocall.stanhopeback.sheslohereceiver.

    torroorrow.

    thataftealatoires,andashorttilaterfreshflohaached.tracyopeheenvelopeandpulledoutthecard.up,obeatthebastards.perrypope.

    hecatovisittracythefollooing.theinstantshesaileonhisface,shekneherewasgoodnews.

    �Wegotlucky,heexclaid.�Ivejustleftjudgelaedlikeabaadeal.

    �Adeal

    �Itoldjudgelayou.

    tranot�

    heraisedahand.�Hearout.bypleadingguilty,yousavethestatetheexperial.ivepersuadedthejudgethatyoudidhepainting.heknoano,andhebelieves.

    �Butifipleadguilty,

    ...

    栗子小說    m.lizi.tw台灣小說網  www.192.tw小說站  www.xsz.twtracyaskedsloe

    �Judgelaonthsinprisonh�

    �Prison

    �Waitanute.hellsuspeendyoudoyourprobationoutofthestate.

    �Butthenillillhavearerd.

    perrypopesighed.�Iftheyputyouontrialforardrobberyandattetedrderduringthessionofafelony,youuldbesenteenyears.

    tenyearsinjail

    perrypopeybestadvice.itsaraclethatigotahthis.theyananshavetotakethedeal.yougetanotherlawyerand�

    �No.shekansideringherinsanebehavior,hehaddohingpossibleforher.ifonlysheuldtalktocharles.buttheyneededanansonthsuspendedsentence.

    �Illilltakethedeal,tracysaid.shehadtoforcethe.

    henodded.�Srtgirl.

    sheittedtokeanyphonecallsbeforeshe.edtopperstoodononesideofher,andperrypopeoher.seatedonthebeninhisfifties,ooth,unlinedfadthick,styledhair.

    judgehenrylaedthatthedefendantnotguiltytoguilty.isthatrrect

    �Yes,yourhonor.

    �Areallpartiesi

    perrypopenodded.�Yes,yourhonor.

    �Thestateagrees,yourhonor,thedistrictattoeysaid.

    judgelaont.thenheleanedforinejudieoriestokillinldblood,hatthatpersonshouldbeproperlypunished.

    tracybegahefirststirringsofpanic.shetuedtolookatperrypope.hiseyeshejudge.

    �Thedefendanthasadttedthatsheattetedtorderoheoutstandingunityannotedforhisphilanthropyandgoodilliondollars.hisvoicegreoneynotforthefifteenyears,becauseforthefifteenyearsyoingtobeincarceratedihelouisiaentiaryforen.

    trabegintospin.sohorriblejokee,traoticedthathisfingeailsb,uoprehendoher.

    abailiffsteppedtotra.�Coalong,hesaid.

    �No,traistake,yourhonor.i�

    andasshefeltthebailiffsgriptighteracyrealizedtherehadbeennostake.shehadbeentricked.theyodestroyher.

    justastheyhaddestroyedherther.

    chapter04

    theneeaenajortheurtroooailiation,buttheretheanoptonhislifebyabeautifulfeleburglaredtotraeout.ithaveourbabyboinprison.

    itittracytousethetelephone.harrietansanhopesoffice.

    �Harriet,thisistracyr.stanhope.

    �Justant,ssr.stanhopeisin.

    afteralong,harro,traallyheardcharlessvoice.sheuldhavehrelief.�Charles�

    �Tracyisthatyou,tracy

    �Yes,darling.oh,charles,ivebeentryingtoreach�

    �Ivebeengoingcrazy,tracytheneoriesaboutyou.itbelievetheyresaying.

    �Noistrue,darling..i�

    �Whydidntyoucall

    �Itried.iuldntreachyou.i�

    �Whereareyounow

    �Iinajailioprisonforsothingididntdo.toherhorror,shewasweeping.

    �Holdon.listento.thepaperssaythatyoushotan.thatsnottrue,isit

    �Ididshoothibut�

    �Thenitistrue.

    �Itsnotthesounds,darling.itsnotlikethatatall.iexplaihingtoyou.i�

    �Traptedrderandstealingapainting

    �Yes,charles,butonlybecause�

    �Mygod,ifyouneededhatbadly,youshouldhavediseoneioingsphiladelphiadailyneeabreathofsily.

    itadetracyasodesperately,andhe.�Darling,ineedyou.pleaseedhtenallthisout.

    thereuilyixedupinathinglikethis.surelyyouseethat.thishasbeenaterribleshockforus.obviously,ineverreallyknewyou.

    eachrbloorealohanshehadeverfeltinherlife.thereotutono

    ...

    栗子小說    m.lizi.tw栗子小說    m.lizi.tw栗子網  www.lizi.twaboutthebaby

    �Youllhavetodosorry,tracy.andtheionwasbroken.

    shestoodthereholdingthedeadreceiverinherhand.

    aprisonerbehindhersaid,�ifyourethroughylawyer.

    oing.youllbepickedupatfiveoclock.

    shehadavisitor.ottoschdtseedtohaveagedyearsduringthefe.helookedill.

    �Ijustcatotellyouhoyeverhappenedyourfault.

    ifonlycharleshadsaidthat

    �Theorrow.

    �Thankyou,otto.

    theyregoingtoburybothofustorroiserably.

    shespentthenightindshereplayedtheionhcharlesagainandagain.hehadneverevengivenheracetoexplain.

    shehadtothinkofthebaby.shehadreadofenhavingbabiesinprison,butthestorieshadbeeefroeroanotherpla..theylltakeitabecauseioingtobeinprisonforthefifteenyears.itsbetterthatitneverknoother.

    she.

    at5:00intheingaleguard,aiedbyatroeredtracyscell.�Traey

    �Yes.shehoesounded.

    �Byorderoftheoveit,babe.

    sheates.therecalls.

    �Haveagoodtrip,honey

    �Youtelloneyhyou　�

    �Ifyoureheadinforthebighouse,askforeestilechap.shelltakerealgoodcareofyou

    tracypassedthetelephoneadehercalltocharles.goodbye,charles.

    sheenalreadyedguards.traittedandasshetheysae.

    therideontheprisonbusihebushotandslly,buttracye,inanotherplace.

    sheotherandfather,aherthatntonshehadbeenterrifiedoftheer

    thellegeauditoriunutes,andherspeesforthefuture.thedeanhadpresentedherother,andtheprideohersfaceiful

    ioingtophiladelphia,ther.ihaveajobatabankthere.

    anniehler,herbestfriend,en.ian,thenherearereallyhungryigetyouajobatthebankwhereiwork

    .sheuldfeelhinsideher,beginningtothrustharder,fasterandfaster,onthevergeofexploding,andhegaspedout,areyoureadyandsheliedandsaidyes.hought,isthatallthereisandtheguiltagain

    �Youialkintoyou.areyoudeafforchristssakeletsgo.

    traasonry.aseriesofninefeoppedpastureaheprisongroundsofthesouthelouisiaentiaryforen.

    �Getout,theguardsaid.�Werehere.

    herewashell.

    chapter05

    astoatroneofyonnabehereforalong,longti.theresonlyo,andthatsbyfettinallabouttheoutsideetheeasyakers.hereyesfliinationsnooinyoullreceiveyouries.thatsall.shestartedtotuaway.

    apaleyounggirlstandiotracysaid,�Excuse,please,uld�

    thetronouth.youspeakonlyo,doyouuandthatgoesforallyouassholes.

    thetone,as.�Getthesenogoodbitchesoutofhere.

    traaraninasoiledsinationtable.

    ohetroheenintoonelongline.

    ...

    栗子小說    m.lizi.tw小說站  www.xsz.tw栗子小說    m.lizi.twtheninthescksaid,�Ir.glas,ladies.strip

    theeolookatoher,unsaid,�Howfarshouldwe

    �Dontyouknoeayour.

    sloeoundress.sooftheed,soindifferent.ontracysleftaeforties,shiveringviolently,andontracysrightorethaeenyearsold.herskinhae.

    thedesturedtothefirstaninline.�Liedohetableandputyourfeetiirrups.

    theaated.

    �Coon.youreholdinguptheline.

    shedidassheintina.asheprobed,heasked,�Doyouhaveavenerealdisease

    �No.

    �Wellsoonfindoutaboutthat.

    theanreplaespeinute

    thedoctorstoppedandlookedupinsurprise.�What

    everyo.

    dr.glasgavetracyasloile.�Wellovedootheendoftheline.

    �What

    �Dontyouuandenglishvedown.

    traotuandingookherplaceattheendoftheline.

    �Noind,thedointotheanoable,andtraeunsterilizedspeiheeparately,insteadofdeliberatelystrippiahit.iftheyallprotesteditu.

    �Oable,.doctor.

    trabedupoableandspreadherlegsapart,aheldspeg.deliberatelyhurting.shegrittedherteeth.

    �Yougotsyphilisonorrheathedoctorasked.

    �No.sheaboutthebaby.notthisnster.shehaththewarden.

    shefeltthespeculueingroughlypulledoutofher.dr.glastingonapairofrubbergloves.�Allright,hesaid.�Lineupandbendover.ocheckyourprettylittleasses.

    beforesheuldstopherself,tracysaid,�Whyareyoudoingthis

    dr.glasstaredather.�Illtellyouarijuanaandladieslikeyou.nodoheline,plunginghisfingersintoanusafteranus.tracyhehotbileriseihroatandshebegantogag.

    �Youvotinhere,andillrubyourfatotheshoink.

    carryingtheirclothes,thenakedprisonersarcheddohadozenopenshoalls.

    �Layyouratronordered.�Aotheshoheadtofoot,andshaooyourhair.

    traentfloorintotheshoanbeingsthisstandfifteenyearsofthis.

    aguardesup.getout.

    tracysteppedoutoftheshoherprisoookherplace.tra,owelandhalfdriedherbody.

    ates.tradtheothersdresses,tatronsstooderasetonatripod.

    �Stahereagainstthewall.

    tracyvedovertothewall.

    �Fullface.

    shestaredintothecara.click.

    �Tuyourheadtht.

    sheobeyed.click.

    �Left.click.�Overtothetable.

    thetablehadfingerprintequipntonit.tracysfingershenpressedontoaecard.

    �Lefthand.righthand.hatrag.yourefinished.

    shesright,trably.iinished.inuer.naless,faceless.

    aguardpoiracy.�Whitneywardene.

    traethingafterallofursehehadnotabandonedher,ahansheeveruldhaveabandonedhiitadehiehavetheetothinkitoveoistakethathadbeende.sheobesetfree.

    shearaleandfeleguards.astraagainsttracysbreasts.

    �Heytheansaidtotheguard.�Wegotaneeshehadaheavys.

    �Sorry.shesalreadybeenassigned,bertha.

    theazonstrokedtracysface.tracyjerkedaanlaughed.�Itsokay,littba.bigberthae.youaintgoinnowhere.

    theyreachedthehanticipation.hereorhisattoey

    thearyheguard,�Hesexpegher.here.

    .heidforties,athin,carean,hasensitivefaddeepsethazeleyes.

    enforfiveyears.hehadarrivedodepenologistandt

    ...

    栗子網  www.lizi.tw小說站  www.xsz.tw栗子小說    m.lizi.twhezealofanidealist,deterokessintheprison.butithaddefeatedhiasithaddefeatedothersbeforehi

    theprisinallyhadbeenbuilttoacdatetatestoacell,andnoanyasfourtosixprisoners.hekuationappliedeveryinals,butitherewas.

    hebuzzedhissecretary.�Allright.sendherin.

    theguardopehedoortotheinneroffidtracysteppedinside.

    .dressedinthedrabprisonuniforherfaoresuspe.he.

    �Pleasehaveaseat,hesaid.

    tracyositdootellheocharles,andhowsoonshewouldbereleased.

    �Ivebeenlookingoveryourrerd,thewardenbegan.

    charlestodothat.

    �Iseeyoingtobee.yoursentenceisfifteenyears.

    ittookantforhisethingring.

    helookedatherblankly.�Charles

    andshekneai.idontbelonghere.

    hoanytishadheheardthatahuhousandi.

    hesaid,�Theurtshavefoundyouguilty.thebestadvie.onsofyouririsonnt,iteasierforyou.therearenocloprison,onlydars.

    ientshebegantohatehi

    �Ifyouhaveanyspes,ean,ifie.evenashespoke,hekneals.thereorsofrapesintheshoors,becausethevictiafterward.ordead.

    ightbereleasedintwelveor�

    �Noiting.theguardcahurryinginandgrabbedtracysar.

    �Easy,ndedhi

    hesatthere,helpless,aracywasledaway.

    sheatesofeverydescription.theyadeotracy.

    �Fishnight　�

    �Frenchte　�

    �Freshte　�

    �Fleshet　�

    ite.

    chapter06

    thereeninbehindbarsastraindiffereningirappedbody.thesuonstotheindnuingprospectofbeingcagedinthispurgatoryforthefifteenyears.

    thetronopenedacelldoor.�Inside

    tracyblinkedandlookedaround.inthecellen,silentlygher.

    �Move,thetronordered.

    trabehindher.

    shee.

    thealllockers,alesstoiletinthefarer.

    herpletoherthroat.sheappearedtobenoolderthanfourteen,untilyoulookedintohereyes.

    asquat,ddleagedxisaid,�Quesuerteverteoseeyou.theygotyouinfor,querida

    tracyooparalyzedtoanswer.

    thethirdanostsixfeettall,askofaface.herheadlight.�Thasyourbuheer.

    traattress.

    thefatxipo.youine.

    tracysuddenlybeakingherfeelnaked.freshat.sheebewrong.

    shefoundhervoice.�Whoattress

    �God,theblagrunted.�Butheaintbeenaroundherelately.

    traattressagain.severallargeblackroaches.itstayinthisplace,tracythought.illgoinsane.

    asthoughreadinghernd,theblatoldher,�Yougohtheflow,baby.

    tracyheardthee

    theblatinued.�Iestilechap.sheoanhthelon

    ...

    台灣小說網  www.192.tw小說站  www.xsz.tw台灣小說網  www.192.twgspuertori,andfatsohereispaulita,froexi.whoareyou

    �Iiracyostsaid,�Iarishfeelingthatheridentityofhroughher,andshegrippedtheedgeofthebunktosteadyherself.

    �Whereyouefrohohefatanasked.

    �Iorry,iidontfeelliketalking.shesuddeoopeddoherfaoveintoacell.perhapstheyllevehaveacellbyself.

    sheheardfootstepsingdoatrone,shesaid,�Ihavetoseethe�

    �Illsendhiightdoatronsaidoverhershoulder.

    �Youdontuand.i�

    thetronwasgone.

    trasg.

    �Yousiethin,hohepuertoriasked.

    traent,thenslo.itofhopelessness,anactofsurrender.sheclosedhereyes.

    hertenthbirthdayostexgdayofherlife.oantoinesfordinner,herfatherannounced.

    antoiethatnjuredupanotherouranduey:oaffordavacatioyear,otherdressedherinanek.

    justlookatyouteninnee.

    antoiore.soonograeddishes.itsapalagoioantoineseverynight,andillbringtherandfathere.

    youreing,tracy,herthersaid.

    andtopleaseher,tracyforcedherselftoeatafeouthfuls.therehtendlesonit,andtheerssanghappybirthdayahergueststuedandapplauded,andtracyfeltlikeaprincess.outsidesheuldhearthegofastreetcarbellasitpassed.

    thegingofthebellent.

    �Supperti,eestilechapannounced.

    traihroughoutthecellblock.tracylayonherbunk,tryingdesperatelytohangontothepast.

    �Heychoe,theyouorisaid.

    thethoughtoffoodsiedher.�Iothungry.

    paulita,thefatxiple.theydoness.

    intesherridoroutside.

    �Youbetterveit,ortheyllhaveyourass,eestinewaed.

    itve,tracythought.illstayhere.

    heratronhperoxidedblondhairsayouhearthebellgetouthere.

    tracysaid,�Iothungry,thankyou.idliketobeexcused.

    thetronseyesedihecellandstrodeovertoservicegetyourassinthatline.iuldputyouoforthis:ifithappensagain,yougotothebing.uand

    shedidnotuand.shedidnotuandanythingthatthebunkanden.shean.�Whydoi

    �Shutupeestilechapgroouth.�Notalkininline.

    theenaresshallfilledtables,enuofthedaynsistedofapgreenbeans,apaleatesovikeepthelinevi　�

    thetable,hungrilyheirfood.tracylookeddoe,thenpusheditahebileroseandhroat.

    paulitareatracy.�Ifyouaintgohat,illtakeit.

    lolasaid,�Hey,yougottaeat,oryoulasthere.

    idooleratelivinglikethishoinousttress,andshe.shechedherjaeout.

    thexiade.

    thirtynutesfrohetitheeeredtherooaloudbellsoundedaoodup.paulitasnataplateoher.traarchbacktotheircells.supperheafteoonfivelonghourstoendurebefhtsout.

    uedtothecell,eestilechape.tracylookedatthetoiletintheer.shedesperatelyouseit,butsheuldnherselftodosoinfrontoftheseeilthelightsout.shesatdoheedgeofherbunk.

    eestilechapsaid,�Iuan

    ...

    台灣小說網  www.192.tw栗子網  www.lizi.tw栗子小說    m.lizi.twyoudidnoneofyoursupper.thasstupid.

    hohatandhewarden

    �Youputinaaker.sheiled,shoeoneheirhezoo.

    traedtobefloatingsoheceiling.

    ithetallestthingshehadeverseen.

    thatsagiraffe,herfathersaid.

    theyotherandfathertookhertotheaquariurthezoo.theyalsinthecages.

    doebeinglockedup,papa

    herfatherlaughed.no.tracy.theyhaveaiestgetthe

    theylookedunhappytotracy.sheout.levertobelockeduplikethat,tracythought.

    at8:45theatesbegantouraove.

    lolasaid,�Yougotfifteeogetreadyforbed.

    theenhadstrippedandput.onnightgoatronpassedthecell.shestopped.

    �Getundressed,sheordered.shetuedtoeestine.�Didntyoutellher

    �Yeah.olher.

    thetrontuedbaoveddohehall.

    paulitaeanbitch.

    sloenonher.

    �Yougotarealed.

    �Yeah,realnice,lolaechoed.

    tracyfeltashiverghher.

    eestinevedovertotradlookeddoent.

    traiotthatway.

    theblachuckled.�Youllbeanyyoutobe,baby.

    �Haytieo.theresplentyofti.

    thelightsout.

    thedarky.shesatontheedgeofherbunk,herbodytense.sheuldseheinatioobeathreat.hadtheythreatereally.theypliosexualactivityinprisons,butthathadtobetheexceptionratherthantherule.aprisonitthatsortofbehavior.

    still,theredeave,sheates.shereassuredherselfthattherehingto.shehavetostayalert.

    traevedtoanothercell.

    traoing.everythingoing,traii.

    at3:00sheuldnolongerkeephereyesopen.sheslept.

    shepedaouthandt,aheightgosbeingrippedahighs,fherlegsapart.tracyfoughtsavagely,strugglingtorise.

    �Takeiteasy,avoithedarkgethurt.

    tracylashedoutatthevoicehherfeet.sheedhsolidflesh.

    �Carajogiveittothebitch,thevoicegasped.�Getheronthefloor

    ahardfistsshedintotraach.sooheringher,edher.

    tradherheadagainstthebars.shefeltthebloodspurtfroeose.sheadan,butsheat.shefeltldhandsandhottonguesovedaouth,andtrakherteethintoit,bitingdohallherstrength.

    thereuffledcry.�Yout

    fistspoundedherfaceshesankintothepain,deeperanddeeper,untilfinallyshefeltnothing.

    itentfloorofhercell,naked.herthreecelltesheirbunks.

    intherridor,ironpantsatronpassedthecell,shesaallpoolofblood,herfacebatteredandoneeyes.

    �Whatthehellsgoinonheresheunlockedthedoorandsteppedihecell.

    �Shestafellouttaherbuilechapoffered.

    thetronotracyssideandnudgedherhherfoot.�Yougetup.

    traafardistanustgetup;istgetoutofhere.butsheove.herbodyingouthpain.

    thetrongrabbedtratheagony.

    �Whathappened

    throughoracysaatessilentlyingforheranswer.

    �Ii�traedeepseatedatavistiybunk

    thetron

    ...

    小說站  www.xsz.tw栗子小說    m.lizi.tw小說站  www.xsz.twsnapped,�Ihatesrtasses.letsputyouinthebingtillyouleasorespect.

    itofobliviootheb.shepedbasenteholeinthefloorservedasatoilet.tracylaythereintheblaess,huingfolksongstoherselfthatherfatherhadtaughtherlongago.shehadnoideahootheedgeofinsanity.

    sheatter.onlythesufferingofherbrutalizedbodyttered.isthavefallendoyself,butaandherewasnoanswer,shefellasleepagain.

    shesleptforfortyeighthours,andtheagonyfinallyreeriescafloodingback.theyhadcarriedhertothedoctor.sheuldhearhisvoice:�brokenribandafracturedupthecutsandbruisesarebad,buttheyllheal.sheslostthebaby

    �Oh,baby,tracyurderedbaby.

    andshe.sheforthelossofherbaby.sheforherself.sheforthekworld.

    traattressinthelddarkness,andsheindptyofeveryetionbutone:vengeaates.theysaschasshe.no;sheenhistoher,royedherlife.

    joerono:�Youroldladyheldouton.shedidnttellshehadahoylookingdaughter

    anthonyorsatti:�Joeronoannadanthonyorsatti.orsattirunsneworleans

    perrypope:�Bypleadingguilty;yousavethestatetheexperial

    judgehenrylaen

    thoseies.ahereohatbadly,youuldhavediscussediteobviouslyineverreallykneodoeveryouthihyourbaby

    sheaketheay.everyoheshehadnoideahoorroorroes.

    chapter07

    tilostallaning.thereent.froitotildalsofthedoor.traorsel.yougottaeat,oryouoney,nofriends,noresouriesnaked,andurageisshield.sheixedbloodoftheenglishandtheirishas,andshehadiedthebestoftheirqualities,theintelligengoingtosurvivethis.theyersandshopkeepers,thedoctorsandteachers.theghostsofthepast,andeveryoneofher.iletyoudoothedarkness.

    shebegantoplanherescape.

    trausoventhadanaandasignifioventsefroahepsyentsountainandbeeslightasabirdsfeather.traelesspattes.

    graspthebirdstail,beetheonkey,facethetiger,letyourhandsbeecloudsandcirculatetheeroflife.lettheesnakecreepdohetiger.shootthetiger,gatheryourchi,andgobacktotaheter.

    thepletecycletookanhour,andoingandafteoonuntilherbodybegantorespondandgr.

    plientallyoperatieratthebara.

    oingsdailynews.

    traainclosedfoow.

    sheplayedtheteapossiblethingstoteach.

    toteaantthediffereholidprotestants.

    tokeabeeuandthatitistheearththattravelsaroundthesun.

    toexplaintoacatthedifferenisnddecracy.

    butshenintu.shereeredagashehadplayedasachild.byholdinguponehandtohesky,itoblotoutthesun.thatstheyhaddooher.theyhadraisedahandandblottedoutherlife.

    traentinthebing,noratteredtoher.

    onthesevent

    ...

    栗子網  www.lizi.tw栗子網  www.lizi.tw台灣小說網  www.192.twhday,hecelldooroperacyhesuddenlightthatfloodedthecell.aguardstoodoutside.�Onyourfeet.yoingbackupstairs.

    hereasolitaryhadeouteitherbrokenordefiant,butthisprisooit.agreatlookingpieceofass,theguardthought.getheredupandyouuldtakeheranysheddoanythingforafewfavors.

    aloudhesaid,�Aprettygirllikeyoushouldnthavetoghthiskindofthing.ifyouandhatitdidnthappenagain.

    tra,andhelookinhereyes,hehastilydecidednottopursueit.

    theguardatron.

    thetronsniffed.�Jesus,youstink.goinandtakeashohoseclothes.

    theldshopooedherhairandscrubbedherselffroeadtofooththeharshlyesoap.

    atroningforher.�Wardenstoseeyou.

    thelasttitra.neveragainhatnaive.

    havebeenputinsolitary.

    shesat,heriassivefacegivingnothingaway.

    theates.

    �No,sir.

    andingly.�Iuandyourfear,butitalloatestorunthisprison.iony.illseethatyoureprotected.lyhappenedandwhowasresponsible.

    traintheeye.�Iybunk.

    thee,andsheuldseethedisappointntcloudhisface.�Areyouquitesure

    �Yes,sir.

    �Youind

    �No,sir.

    .ifthatsyourdecision.illhaveyoutransferredtoanothercellwhere�

    �Idonttobetransferred.

    helookedatherinsurprise.�Youanyouecell

    �Yes,sir.

    heaybeshehadinvitednedfeleprisonersenialldaughter,likedithere.theyalllivedina,itentyfourhoursaday.

    helookedattheyoungansittingbeforehindsaidastayoutoftroubleiure.

    �Yes,sir.

    retuingtoheroeppedinsidesheatesofherbunkandpriedapieetalsideloose.sheplaceditunderherttress..lunchbellrang,tracyhefirsttolineupintherridor.

    inthesshall,paulitaandlolaedatatableheentrahereilechap.

    traatesretued.

    paulitagrinnedebacktous,prettypussy.youlikedoyou,huh

    �Good.oreforyou,lolasaid.

    traont.butsheneededher.

    ionnagiveyouatip,querida.eestilechaprunsthisplace

    thatnight,inuteherbunkaouhistithereodesty.shestripped,ahighs.lolahinghard.tracyputonanightgosout.thecellwasindarkness.

    thirtynutesby.tracylayinthedarklisteningtothebreathingoftheothers.

    aereallovintonight.takeoffyouightgown,baby.

    �Weregonnateachyouhooeatpussy,andyoulldoittillyougetitright,lolagiggled.

    stillnotatheblaetalshehadncealedinherhandandsight,hittiheenintheface.thereofpain,andtracykickedoutattheureandsaothefloor.

    �Cainandillkillyou,tracysaid.

    �Youbitch

    traetal.

    eestinesvoicecaabruptlyoutofthedarkness.�Thasenough.leaveheralone.

    �Eie,ileedin.ionnafixher�

    �Dothe**itellyou.

    thereenvingbaove.

    eestilechapsaid,�Yougotguts,baby.

    tracy.

    �Youdidntsingtotheeat.

    tracybelievedher.

    �Whydinyoulettheoveyoutoanothercell

    sosheevenkneebackhere.

    �Yeahfothereeiilechapsvoice.

    thisonttracyhadbeeneescape.

    chapter08

    atroncauptotradannounced,�Yougotavisitor,ney.

    tracylookedatherinsurprise.�Avisitorbeandsuddenlyshek

    ...

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    tracyfolloatrondo.

    tracysteppedinside.

    atotalstrangerallostunattractiventracyhadeverseen.heall,bitteruth.hehadahigh,bulgingforeheadandintensebroaghethisesofhisglasses.

    hedidnotrise.�Mynaisdanieloper.theeperssiontospeaktoyou.

    �Abouttracyaskedsuspiciously.

    �Iigatorforiipatheiionalinsuranr.josephrono.

    tracydreh.�Ithelpyou.idid.shestartedforthedoor.

    opersoppedher.�Iknohat.

    tra,.

    �Noooleit.youed,ssney.

    slooachair.

    danielopersinvolveheoffianhattan.

    �Ivegotanassignntforyou,dan,reynoldssaid.

    danieloperloathedbeingcalleddan.

    �Illkethisbrief.reynoldsinteokeitbriefbeadehiervous.intruth,operdeeveryoheanizationnervous.heananydesself.nooneknearriedorhaderoreinsuranandehineasy.

    reynoldssaid,�Oneofourilliondollarsand�

    �Therenoir.neano.aannadtraeyedaeofifteenyears.thepaintinghasntbeenrevered.

    thesonofabitchreynoldsthought.ifitanhasstashedthatpaintiback.gotoit.

    opertuedaheoffie,sodayioingtofindoutakesthatbastardtick.

    operployeesngputers,typis,ans.

    asoperpassedadesk,alleaguesaid,�Ihearyougottheronoassignnt.luckyyou.neworleansis�

    operalohaththeiosyovertures.

    ithadbeeagaintheoffiysteriousreserveandfindoutwhohereallywas.

    �Whatareyoudoingfordinnerfridaynight,dan

    �Ifyourenotrried,sarahandiknowawirl,dan

    uldnttheyseehedidnotneedanyofthedidnt

    �Coon,itsonlyforadrink

    butdanieloperkhatuldleadto.anidrinkuldleadtodinner,andadinneruldstartfriendships,andfriendshipsuldleadtonfideoodangerous.

    danieloperlivedinrtalterrorthatonedaysooneesheevergotdrunk.

    danieloperuldhavekeptapsyotions,butheuldneverbriospeakofthepasttoaheoterribledaylongago,titotiasapunishnt,buteveryblazonedonhisnd.

    heshoesaday,butneverfeltselfasahuragdoentthatbroughtdoselfforeteity.

    heetotakeashohisplane.

    danielopersfirststopano,anthonyorsatti,perrypope,andjudgehenrylaother.hetalkedtoottoseetings,danieloperdenotoe,yetheuldhavere.he,buttodanieloper,thoseond,vicepresidentoftheba.

    noaedahihenvihatshehadhadnothingtodohthetheftofthepainting.heoehisreport.

    �Ronofradyou,ssealongattherightnttokeiteasyforhi

    tracyuldfeelherheartbeataccelerate.thisoclearher.heothehegoveor,a

    ...

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    danieloperuzzled.�Helpyou

    �Yes.getapardonor�

    �No.

    thei

    hoentisfinished.

    ,thefirstthingoperdidselffroeadtofoot,lettieanghotsprayosthalfanhour.selfanddressed,hesatdoehisreport.

    to:j.j.reynolds

    fileno.y72830412

    frodanieloper

    subject:deuxfeesdanslecaf泄rouge,renoiroilonvas

    itis,eventhoughitisstolen.

    rendation:sinanosguilt,ourtoffonthepolicy.further,itages,sinceshehasherknoenforthefifteenyears.

    danieloperstoppedanttothinkabouttra.

    danielheaedetotakeanothershower.

    chapter09

    oldironpantshadtracyaesandironingboards,andtheloadsoflaundrythatpouredinptyingtheaesandtotingheavybasketstotheironiionindless,backbreakingjob.

    iperiodeverytostoftheenexhaustion.tracyeically,speakingtonoone,onedinherohoughts.

    ent,shererked,�Oldironpantsisoutforyourass.

    trae.

    eestilechapanfroheterrifiedyounggirlethinghadgedher,ailechapoknoitwas.

    ontraostvetedjobintheprison.

    thereealsfuardsandprisonoffiptingdesserts.thenvictseals,aookfulladva.

    edtothekit,sheehosurprisedtoseeeestilechapthere.

    tracyapproachedher.�Thankyou.hdifficulty,sheforcedafriendlyohervoice.

    eestinegruntedandsaidnothing.

    �Hoepastoldironpants

    �Sheainto.

    �Whathappeoher

    �Wegotalittlesysteifaguardishardassandstartsgivinustooe,.

    �Youao

    �Sheeet.sthetodohit

    �Thenhoanyou

    �Itseasy.inin.aprisosthatoldironpantsgrabbedherpussy.thedaynotherprisoneraeoneplaiooksothinfroer.oldironpantsisgoheguardsdontrunthisprison,wedo.

    �Whatareyouinherefortracyasked.shehadnoiintheansportantthingan.

    �Throughnofaultofeestilechap,youdbetterbelieveit.ihadae.

    traeanasshehesitated.

    �Hookersshelaughed..�Naaidsinbighos.iopenedaeloyntagenygirls.thegirlsployersuch**intaxfreeneye.

    �Hocaught

    �Ityidsayorshouse,aheguestsaidhadygirlbegansingin,andshesangtheine.

    theyselves.�Itstayinthisplace,tracyethingoside.eescapei�

    �Startsliupthenions.,eonight.

    andshewalkedaway.

    theprisongrapeviesknoes,eavesdroppedonphoionatesportailechapateshaddecidedthateestinehadbeetracysprotector,sheakeadvao

    ...

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    rulenuer7intheoffiatestoaorethanoneprisonershallbeperttedtobeonabunkatoi.

    therealityphletastheprisonjokebook.asthee.firstoffendersalneverhadace.theytidandfrightened,andthebulldykesapathetic.shetotherecreationhall,atesleftheralone,andasherdependehebulldykegreacies,untilfinally,sheodoanythingtoholdontoheronlyfriend.

    thoseenosexualactivityhinthefirstthirtydays.tracywashorrified.

    �Hoheauthoritiesallotohappensheaskedeestine.

    �Itsthesysteeestineexplained,�anditsthesaineveryprison,baby.thereaintnoenfroheirnandexpeebody.etheess.

    tracyhadreasontoknoeningtoa.

    �Itaintonlytheintes,eestineefreshatesinandshesonh.shesstrungoutandneedsafixrealbad.shessatronatronatronasherfix.theleguardsareevenselvestofreepussy.theyghtgetynant,buttheyiry.

    �Itshorrible

    �Itssurvival.theoverheadcelllightshoinesbaldhead.�Youknointhisplace

    �No.

    �Beuptheloaybedu,buttheyresrtdu.

    loveaffairsorestriansroleiheye,theending,andironingforherstud.lolaandpaulitapetedfiercelyforeestientions,eachfightingtooutdotheother.

    thejealousyperstersantlyflyingaroundtheprison,deliveredbythegarbagerats.

    thelettersalltriangularshapes,knooheybrushedbyoherenteringthedininghallorontheirowork.

    tiafterti,traes,theirlives.tracyallootionforanyone.

    sex,intoilets,incells,andatnighttheresoguardsoutoftheircellsatnighttogototheguardsquarters.

    afterlightsout,tracyherhandsoverherearstoshutoutthesounds.

    onenighteestinepulledoutaboxofriintherridoroutsidetheething.

    �Whatsgoingontracyasked.

    eestiuedtoherandsaidharshly,�Nonayourbusiness.jeststayinyourbuayinyour**inbunk.

    afeiertherefronearbycell,ealone

    traesiohelpless,ragsobs.tracysqueezedhereyestightlyshut,filledendothistoohershehadthoughtthatprisonhadhardenedher,butoing,herfaedhdriedtears.

    sheitoshooeestiracyaskedcasually,�Whathericekrispiesfor

    �Thatsourearly.iftheguardstrysneakinuponus,in.

    trainthepeiaryas�goingtollege.prisonionalexperietheprisonersleaedhodox.

    theprisoheyexesaiononsnitchesandunderverps.

    inthereoing,traategiveasenaronpickpocketingtoafasatedyounggroup.

    �Therealprosefrooia.theygotasyfroheceilin,dressedinasuitoneyandjewelry.

    �Wha

    ...

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    �Thegiiptyeverydapockethinthebell.

    lolasighed,�Iusedtogohaguyhroughcro,hbothhishandsoutintheopen,slikecrazy.

    �Hohehelluldhedothat

    �Therighthand.heslippedhisrealhandthroughaslitiandpickedhishroughpocketsandsandpurses.

    iheeducationntinued.

    �Iliketheloloptylocker.ptyherlockerandsplit.

    intheyardaeoon,tatesnvictedofprostitutionandpossessionofeorethaeen.

    �Noenslded.�Beforeyoutalkpridoakesureheaintcarryinagun,aellhikehiellyouent,see

    theotherproadded,�Yeah.andalan,seeifhishandsarerough.thatsthetipoff.alotofplainooth.

    tie.tra:�Whatistiifnooneasks,iknoifihavetoexplainit,idonotknow.

    theroutiheprisonnevervaried:

    4:40a.waingbell

    4:45a.riseanddress

    5:00a.breakfast

    5:30a.retutocell

    5:55a.waingbell

    6:00a.aillineup

    10:00a.exerciseyard

    10:30a.lunch

    11:00a.aillineup

    3:30p.supper

    4:00p.retutocell

    5:00p.re

    6:00p.retutocell

    8:45p.waingbell

    9:00p.lightsout

    therulesateshadtogotoals,andnotalkingittedinthelines.haiadepriortobreakfastaduringtheday.

    thepeiaryhadasingirondoors,daysthehoarsee.andalherehebarbedhehighhelonelinessandisolationandthepervadingauraofhate.

    traatieandslidingbackate;thebellforreptohebuzzerasfinished.

    tracysbodyindoplanherescape.

    prisonersuldkenooutsidetelephoh.traidt.

    �Ithoughtyoudtoknoookcareofthebills,tracy.

    �Thankyou,otto.ithankyou.thereoreforeitheroftheosay.

    thereorephonecallsforher.

    �Girl,youbestfettheoutsideinenobodyoutthereforyou.

    yourely.

    joerono

    perrypope

    judgehenrylae

    anthonyorsatti

    charlesstanhopeiii

    itatesinutesea,andsherealizeditulusehedistantblueskysheheardthedroneofaplane,sfree.

    �Youibeenlookinforyou,avoicesaid.

    tracytuedtoseethehugesoherontracysfirstdayinprison.

    �Ihearyougotyourselfaniggerbulldyke.

    tra,,shebreathed.�Betba.sheoheotracys.

    �Geta.

    �Whatyouneedisarealgoodligonnagiveittoyou.yonnabeallne,寫lskade.

    afaliarvoicebehindtracyrasped,�Getyour**inhandsoffher,youasshole.

    eestilechapstoodthere,bigfistsched,eyesblazing,thesunreflegoffhershinyshavedskull.

    �Youaintnenoughforher,eie.

    �Ianenoughforyou,theblaexploded�Youbotherheragain,andillhaveyourassforbreakfast.fried.

    theairazoraberedsothiioldher:�Inthisplaud,oryouredead.

    itptuouslook.�Iaintinnohurry.sheleeredattrae,baby.soa.illbeseeinyou.

    shetuedandwalkedaway.

    eestiher.erthatnurseinfullofideandstayedthereandieercyistheohehotsforyou,ney.sheeetyouneeda**inkeeper.sheaintgouponyou.

    �Willyouhelpescape

    abellrang.

    �Itschoe,eestilechapsaid.

    thatnight,lyinginherbunk,tracythoughtabouteestine.

    eventhoughshehadriedtotouchtracyagain,tracystilldidnottrusther.sheuldneverfetateshaddooher.butshehebla.

    eaates,agazinesandneracywas

    ...

    栗子網  www.lizi.tw栗子小說    m.lizi.tw台灣小說網  www.192.twthuingthroughapyofagazineingoutofadestroyher,lettheirbabydie.butthate,anotherplaotherasy.thisisreality.

    tracyslaedthegazi.

    onvisitingdaysitateshadfriendsorrelativesingtoseethetheprisonersakeup.eestineusuallyretuedfrohevisitorsroolingandcheerful.

    �Myal,healestosee,shetoldtracy.�Hellbeeangiveshi

    traeansexually

    �Youbetyourass.esbodytoholdsobodytotouatterifitaintrealordontlast.itsallestinebrokeintrin�thenibeea**innyhoniac,hear

    thereethingthathadbeenpuzzlingtracy.shedecidedtitupnoe.why

    eestineshrugged.�Beatsthe**outof.

    �Ireallytodo.

    �Iftheydonttohhalfanass,yeah.

    �Butnot.why

    �Youplainin

    �No.iurious.

    eestihoughtaboutitforant.�Okay.yougotsothiniean,real,hoogodebody.shelookedattraanyde.shetuedaostinaudible.�Andiorryaboutyourkid.ireallya

    thatnight,afterlightsout,tracye.please.

    �Iryintosleep,forchristssakeshutupnow,hear

    eestiiatedtratothearelanguageoftheprison.groupsofenintheyardthenonyouhadtofeedherhalonghandledspoon

    �She,andastouedherovertothebutcher.thatendedhergetup.goodbye,rubydo

    totracy,itartians.�Whataretheytalkingaboutsheasked.

    eestineroaredeantshesbeiobeinaryfee.shegotinvolvedeantyoustayedaher.sheeaninsheeoneherulesandtbeboughtandtheysehebutcher,theprisondoctor.

    �Whatsarubydoaup

    �Aintyouleaednothinarubydoisaparole.agetupisthedayofrelease.

    traefoeither.

    theexplosioeofsoftball,supervisedbytheguards.bigbertha,atbatdintotraiyoutonight,littba,andionna**yourassoff.

    tracyfoughtogetloose.suddenly,shefeltbigberthabeingliftedoffher.eestihehugeshenedhrottlingher.

    �Yougoddabitcheestineing.�Ihasface,clahereyes.

    �Ilindbigberthasiopullthepart.bothenary.itethatnightiohercell.lolaandpaulitahurriedtoherbunktonsoleher.

    �Areyouallrighttracywhispered.

    �Daedright,eestioldher.hervoiuffled,andtragettinouttathisjoint.yougotaproblethattheraintgonnaleaveyoualonenohyou,shesgonnakillyou.

    theylaythereinthesilentdarkness.finally,eestinespokeagain.�Maybeitstiyouandtalkedaboutbustinyouthehellouttahere.

    chapter10

    �Yoingtoloseyoveesstorroohiswife.

    sueellenbranniganlookedupinsurprise.�Whyjudysverygoody.

    �Iknooing.

    theyfortablettagethataid,ay,ostfive.alltheservantsoreapprehensiveabouthavingahousefullofservants,inals.

    �Hoiddleofthenightshehaddended.

    �Iftheydo,ised,�Illputthe.

    hehadpersuadedhisakeagoodiressionandcuttheirtidouchaspossible,sotheyious.

    �Ifortablehth

    ...

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    �Doyouhaveanyoneinparticularinndtoreplacejudy,gee

    theind.thereethingaboutherinologistforfifteenyears,andhepridedhielfthatoneofhisstrengthseofthenviittedbedtoantarytetation,butitseedtoissionheadedbythegoveorofthestate,andalthoughhesteadfastlyrefusedtobeeinvolvedinpolitics,heanoafia,arunnerforanthonyorsatti.perrypope,theattoeyney,heirpayroll,andsoneysnvihadadecidedlyrankodortoit.

    noadehisdeind.

    thereallforcatoppeddiningtableandfourchairs,theonlyplatofprivacy.eestilechapandtrautebreak.

    �Ithinkitsabouttiyoutolyhurryistobustouttahere,eestinesuggested.

    traepeopleyfalyand.ivegottogetouttopaytheack.

    �Yeahdtheydo

    traother.

    �Whosthey

    �Idontthinkthenaseananythingtoyou.joerono,perrypope,ajudgenadhenrylahonyorsatti�

    eestihopen.�Jesush.eon,girl

    tracy

    �Heardofeothingoesdoanosaysso.youtss.theyllblooke.

    tracysaidtonelessly,�Theyvealreadybloeaway.

    eestinelookedaroundtokesuretheyuldnotbeoverheard.�Youreeitherbestbroadiveevert.talkabouttheuntou.fast

    �No.it.ihavetobreakoutofhere.itbedone

    eestinee.alkintheyard.

    theyselves.

    �Therevebeentthisjoiinesaid.�Tadenont.�Thetoaaosquitosfart.theresanationalguardstationafeilesaheretheysendupheliptershgunsandsearchlights.nobodygivesa**iftheybringyoubackdeadoralive,girl.theyfiguredeadisbetter.itdisuragesanyoneelsehplans.

    �Butpeoplestilltry,tracysaidstubboly.

    �Theoheoutsidefriendsuggledingunsandneyandclothes.theyhadgeta.shepausedforeffect.�Aillgotcaught.

    �Theye,tracyswore.

    atrontotracy,�Wardenbrannigansyou.onthedouble.

    �Weneedsoootakecareofouryoungdaughter,savoluntaryjob.youdonthavetotakeitifyoudonto.

    soootakeindightkeherescapeeasier.heoreabouttheprisoup.

    �Yes,tracysaid.�Idliketotakethejob.

    geebranniganansothing.�Good.itpayssixtyoh.

    prisonersoniesacculatedheprisonersrelease.

    lonth,tracythought,butaloudshesaid,�Thatwillbefine.

    �Youatroails.

    �Thankyou,warden.

    helookedattraethingre.hequitesure.instead,hesaid,�Thatsall.

    eanstheygonnakeyouatrusty.youllgettherunoftheprison.thatghtkebustinoutalittleeasier.

    �Hotracyasked.

    �Yougotthreetheloyourcelldoorandtherridordoors.yousneakoutsidetotheyard,throoverthebarbedwire,andyoureoffandrunnin.

    thegunsoftheguardstearingintoher.sheshuddered.�Whataretheotherways

    �Thesend.thatsakeahostagehyou.iftheycatchyou,theyllgiveyouadeuickeltail.shesasaofiveyearsonyoursentence.

    �Ahirdway

    �Aovin.

    trae.

    eestinesighed.�Thereaintnoperfectescapeplan,girl.thatsadeitouttathisplace.

    irac

    ...

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    theingtracyerkedherfifthnthasaprisoner.sheeetingthe.

    tracyherunderar.aancladinatedroseloredhouseatappearedinthedoorway.

    shesaid,�Gooding.

    �Gooding.

    theanstartedtosit,ordersshouldshebefriendly,ortreattheikeprisonerssueellenstillhadnotgotteheideaoflivingiaddidthievesandkillers.

    �Irs.brannigan,sherattledon.�Aisalstfiveyearsold,andyouknoafraidshehastobee.sheglaracyslefthand.thereeantnothing.particularlyhthelohought.shepausedandaskeddelicately,�Doyouhavechildren

    tracythoughtofherunbobaby.�No.

    �Isee.sueellenahingalstelegantabouther.�Illbringain.shehurriedoutoftheroo

    trae.thatoftheotherheside.

    sueellenholdingthehandofayounggirl.�A,thisis�didoneesheprosed.�Thisistraey.

    �Hi,asaid.shehadherthersthinnessa,intelligenthazeleyes.sheaprettychild,butthereherthatoug.

    ie.

    �Areyougoingtobenewnanny

    �Well,ioingtohelpyourtherlookafteryou.

    �Judyoutonparole,didyouknohatareyougoingoutonparole,too

    noingtobehereforalongy.

    �Thatsgood,sueellensaidbrightly.sheloredinearrassntandbitherlip.�Ian�sheealsy.youyhasanap,andieoonshelikes.ithinkitssogoodforachildtoseegrohings,dontyou

    �Yes.

    thefarinprison,ayacres,plantedhvegetablesandfruittrees,erusties.thereificiallakeusedfation,surroundedbyastoroseaboveit.

    thefivedaysostlikeaan.afterbreakfastintheprisonkity.traplebreakfastofoatalorcerealesythegashertherhadplayedhher.

    alovedpuppets.traoheysaidloyally.

    trayadoredthest,paulitasxiyansofgettingoutofthisplace.

    afterasafteoonnap,thetannedandnotedeobvioustoherthatheescapeplansshehaddiscussedheestinewouldwork.

    �Hasanyoriedtoesilktrudfood�

    �Fetit,eestinesaidflatly.�Everyvehiinandgoinoutofthegateissearched.

    atbreakfastoneing,asaid,�Iloveyou,tracy.yther

    theotherisenough.youdowo.

    �Yes,ido.friendsallyannsfathergotrriedagain,andsallyannhastothers.

    �Yourenotsallyann,tracysaidcurtly.�Finishyourbreakfast.

    anothungryanyre.

    �Allright.illreadtoyou,then.

    astrayssoftlittlehandonhers.

    �Canisitonyourlap

    �No.getyouraffeyouroily,trae.nothingbelongsto.

    theeasydaysatheroutiheprisonsohoadethenightsal.shesthatisedherself.ie.

    shesleptlittle,forherndano,perrypope,judgehenrylaees,shetoldherself.

    itingiossibletostayoutofthe,bigberthaier,andouttotheyard,bigberthalyafterward.

    onedaybigberthaotradsaid,�Yourelookiifultoday,littba.i

    ...

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    �Staya,tracywaed.

    theazongrinned.�Orarrangintohaveyoutransferredtocell.

    tracystaredather.

    bigberthanodded.�Idoit,honey.believeit.

    traee.shehadtoescapebeforeeestinewasreleased.

    asfavoriteeadohlorfulificiallakeehalongdroptothedeeper.

    �Letsgosng,apleaded.�Please,lets,tracy

    �Itsn,tracysaid.�Theyusetheadehershiver.

    herfatherotheoonhisshoulders,ahersaid,dontbeababy,tradhedroppedherintothelder,andheerclosedoverherheadshepanickedaochoke

    hehoughtracyhadexpectedit.

    �Iettinouttahereasattiday,eestinesaid.

    thealdchillthroughtracy.shehadnottoldeestineaboutherionhbigbertha.eestinebeheretohelpher.bigberthaprobablyhadenoughiohavetracytransferredtohercell.theonlyotalktothehatifshedidthat,sheintheprisonuonher.yougottafight,**;orhitthefehefence.

    sheaineisfactory.

    �Youaintgotnocar,andyouaintgotheoutsidetohepyou.yocaught,sureashell,andthenyoullbeeandflnishinouty.

    buttraadeherphysicallyill.

    itoing,sevendaysbeforeeestinesrelease.sueellenbranniganhadtakenaintoneheheprisonkit.

    �Hoaidjobgoiineasked.

    �Allright.

    �Iseenthatlittlegirl.sheseereals.

    �Shesokay.hertone.

    �Illsurebegladtogetouttahere.illtellyouohing,iaintneverinbaekindoforyouoside�

    �Congthrough,alevoicecalledout.

    tracytued.alaundrynsandliracyched,puzzled,asheheadedfortheexit.

    �Whatieandaldoanythinforyouyouknohingsor�

    �Eie,salaundrytruckdoiheprisonhasitsownlaundry.

    �Oh,thatsfuards,eestinelaughed.�Theyusedtosendtheirunifortotheprisonlaundry,butallthebuttonsogetrippedoff,sleevesaterialgotsteriouslyslashed.aintthata**insha,ssscarlettnoitation.

    traing.shekneoescape.

    chapter11

    �Gee,idontthinkra.

    hisne

    �Iotsure,exay.ybeshejustdoesntlikechildren.

    �Shehasoa,hasshehither,yelledather

    �No　�

    �What,then

    �Yesterdayaranoverandputherararoundtraightbealittlejealous.uldthatbeit

    ekhingaboutit.

    �Allright,dear.sueellenillnotsatisfied.shepickedupheeedlepointandbeganstabbingatit.thesubjectclosedyet.

    �Whytitwork

    �Itolyou,girl.theguardssearcheverytruckgoingthroughthegate.

    �Butatrupoutthelaundrytocheckit.

    �Theydohebasketistakentotheutilityroochesitbeinfilled.

    traeorainutes

    �Whatthehellgoodeonepushiullofsunshine,yougetintothebottofthehaeravereduphingghtwork.

    �Thenyoullhelp

    eesti.thenshesaidsoftly,�Yeah.illhepyou.itslastcetogivebigberthaakitheass.

    theprisongrapevinebuzzedpendi,selves.butthereheguardsandthedogsandthehelipters,and,ihebodiesoftheprisonersback.

    ovedaheadseasurents,lolaboostedtheterialforadressfrohellineryshop,andpaulitahadaseatressinanotherakeit.apairofprisoheentaagic.

    �Noeid,eestineinfordtracy�Youllneedaupleacreditcardsandadriverslise.

    �Hoani

    eestinegrinned.�Youjestleaveittooldeielittlechap.

    thefolloajorith.

    �Next,youneedadriverslise.

    sotiafterdnighttraeonehadsothecell.tracysatupinherbunk,instantlyonguard.

    avoieyletsgo.

    tracyreghevoiceoflillian,atrusty.�Whatdoyoutracyasked.

    eestinesvoiotherraiseshutupanddontaskquestions.

    lilliansaidsoftly,�Wegottodothisfast.ifyass.eon.

    �Wherearehedarkrridortoastairuptothelandingabove

    ...

    栗子小說    m.lizi.tw台灣小說網  www.192.tw栗子小說    m.lizi.twand,afterkingsurethereetotheroodandphotographed.lillianpushedthedooropen.�Inhere,shewhispered.

    traateinginside.

    �Stepupagainstthewall.shesoundednervous.

    tracyvedagainsttheaknots.

    �Lookintothecara.eon.tryandtookrelaxed.

    veryfunny,traeraclicked.

    �Thepiatesaid.�Itsforyourdriverslise.nooutofherefast.

    tradlilliaracedtheirsteps.onthehangincells.

    tracyfroze.�What

    �Didntyouknoovininhbigbertha.

    eestine,lola,andpaulitaingupfortracyued.�Hogo

    �Fine.

    didntyouknoovininhbigbertha.

    �Thedressllbereadyforyousattiday,paulitasaid.

    thedayofeestinesrelease.thatsdeadliracythought.

    eestinebyohirty.youdoobusydoor.paulitainforyou.shellhaveyourclothes.youridtheprisoeen.

    traadehertrele.nobodygivesa**iftheybringyoubackdeadoralivetheyfiguredeadisbetter.

    inafeakingherbreakforfreedoshehadnoillusions:theoddsethingshehadsotakecareoffirst.

    theprisongrapeviionedanything,tobigberthaabouttracysescapeplan:bigberthadidnotliketohearbadneoingtheescapeotakepladitoherbythetrustyakentracyspicture.

    bigberthatooktheneinoussileogroened.

    �Whattiwasallsheasked.

    �Thisafteoonattofalaundryhaeriilityroo

    bigberthathoughtaboutitforalongti.theronandsaid,�Igottaseeaway.

    traedlikeadozeeities.igesofthepastflashedthroughherndasshelayonherbunk,staringintothedark.

    ifeellikeaprincessinafairytale,ther.ididntknohishappy.

    soyouandcharlesarried.

    hooonareyouplanning

    youshot,youbitch

    yourtherttedsuicide

    ineverreallyknewyou

    theilingathisbride

    hoanyeonsagohoanyplasaway

    theingbellgedthroughtherridorlikeashockuponherbunk,inegher.�Howyoufeelin,girl

    �Firacylied.heruthiically.

    �Well,hleavioday.

    tracyfoundithardtoswallow.�Uhhuh.

    �Yousureyoukihehirty

    �Noprobleaalakesanapafterlunch.

    paulitasaid,�Youtbelate,oritwork.

    �Illbethere.

    eestinereaeosonlytitllgetyouonyourway.

    �Eie,idontknoto�

    �Oh,jestshutup,girl,andtakeit.

    traakeitthroughtheday,shethought.ivegottokeitthroughtheday.

    therea.inafewhoursshewouldbefree.ordead.

    sherosefroerunfinishedbreakfastandheadedforofacehbigbertha.thehugesher.

    shesgoingtobeinfsurprise,tracythought.

    shesallnenohathought.

    theingpassedsosloind.thenutesseedtoninternably.shereadtoaandhadhewindow.

    �Tracy,letsplayhideandseek.

    trars.branniganssuspiile.�Sure.y

    theyadeforher,andby1:45sheofthelargeper,veredoversandlinens.at2:00thelaundrynebyforthehaerandouttohistruck.by2:15thetruckhroughthegatesonitsothenearbytohelaundryplanted.

    thedriverthefro.hetruckgetstotoopsforaredlight,justopenthedoor,stepout,realol,andcatchabustowhereveryoin.

    �Canyouseeaouthtostifleagiggle.

    illssher,tracythought.hetissadeofthat.

    �Ingtofindyou,tracysaid.

    sueellenefrohehouse.itseedtoherthattraindy.

    istspeakteaboutiteshoforlunch,sueellendecided.i

    ...

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    intheyard,trayslunakeherve.shetookaintothettage.

    �Illbeleavingnors.brannigan.

    �Whatoh.didntanyoellyou,tracyyaytakeherhyou.

    trars.brannigan.

    sueellenbranniganstiffened.�Whatdoyouanyoutdothat

    tracysaustntupsether.shellcalltheycell.

    traile.�Ianahasnthadherlunch.shellbehungry.

    �Ivehadtheokprepareapiichforbothofyou.yougoforaniceeadoyenjoyspiics,dontyou,darling

    �Ilovepiics.shelookedattracypleadingly.�Canrawe

    noyes.careful.ituldstillwork.

    beiilityrooyohirty.doe.

    trars.brannigan.�Whatedoyouetaback

    �Oh,aboutthreeoclock.theyshouldbegohen.

    soblinginonher.�I�

    �Areyouallrightyoulookpale.

    that.sheothehospital.

    buttheherehadtobesootherway.

    s.branniganaringather.

    �Iine.

    theressothingdefinitelygoingtohavegeetsooneelse.

    aseyese,we

    tracyhadnoanswer.

    theviptourhaberhielftteethroughthepeiary.itethingthatolivehonceayear.

    �Itgoesilepretty,andetincreasedagain.

    thethechiefguardthating:�Getridofallthedrugs,knives,anddildos.

    goveorhaberandhisparty,andthenhavelunchhthehisttage.

    bigberthapatient.oing.torroouldbeeasier.he�

    �Fucktorronoportant.

    thereatesintheprison.theprisonauthorities.noprisonieleaders,andbigberthawasaleader.

    shehadbeeedianhour,herhugebodyoverfloethecreeps.

    �Houanded.

    �Itshouldooger.hehasagroupofpeoplein.theoing.

    bigberthasaid,�Hesgonnabebusier.shelookedathere.

    it,andthesingingbreezeland.trayune.

    oen.inthesorry.thepossibleforhioseeyoutoday.akeanotherappointntfor�

    bigberthapushedherselftoherfeet.�Hesgottoseeits�

    �Wellfityouintorrow.

    bigberthastartedtosay,�Torroe.heselfstknoher.she.shescribbledanote,andatronate,bigberthadroppedthenoteonherdeska.

    atroued,shefoueandope.shereaditte:

    youbetterchekthelaurucktoday.

    thereatronhadhesuperinteofguards　�

    oeen.�Youreing,asaid.�Youeofsandh

    �Noleavealone.shehadnotanttospeaksoharshly.

    astoppedeating.�Areyoudat,traadat.iloveyousoevergetdatyou.hersofteyeshhurt.

    �Iotangry.shewasinhell.

    �Iothungryifyourenot.letsplayball,tracy.andapulledherrubberballoutofherpocket.

    oeen.sheshouldhavebeenonheriogettotheutilityroosheuldjustkeitifshehurried.butsheuldnotleaveaaloracylookedaround,andinthefardistanceshesarustiespigcrops.instantly,traesheodo.

    �Dontyoutoplayball,tracy

    tracyrosetoherfeet.�Yes.letsplayasseehroheballthefarthest.illthroheball,au.tracypickedupthehardrubberballandthreasfarassheuldinthedireoftheworkers.

    �Oh,thatsgood,asaidadringly.�Thatsrealfar.

    �Illgogettheball,tracysaid.�Youhere.

    andsheyovingiherdireno,aopped.she.

    �Anythinwrongone

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    �No,nnothing.sheethingiortantihavetodo.i�

    sheheardheaye,tracy.

    �Nogetdoed.

    andastracyylostherbalandpluothelake.

    �Oh,deargodtheblooddrainedfroraake,butthereeoneyself.ivegottogetoutofthisplaceorilldie.itwas1:20.

    tracytuedandbeganrunningasfastasshehadeverruninherlife.theothers.shefleyinthedeep,terrifyingpedinafterher.andasshehittheygodits

    chapter12

    neworleans

    friday,august25lo:ooa.

    lestertorranustaotioogivehiheirfavorsfoothing.lonelyeinallshapes,ages,andstatesofdesperation,andsoonerorlatertheyporarilyoverdrapathetianyofhisfele:theyneededaloanplatingadivorduldlesterhelptheloseouttheirjointatrightaerooeagertoplease.andtobepleased.

    onthispartiontshehedoorofthebank.sheestunner.shehadsleekblackhairfallingtohershoulders,askirtahatoutlinedafigurealasvegaschorinewouldhaveenvied.

    thereanseyesonecagetotheother,asthoughseekinghelp.ile.sheohiscage,justaslesterhadknownshewould.

    �Gooding,lestersaidly.�Whatyidoforyouheuldseeheipplespushingagainsthercashreser,ahought,baby,idliketodoforyou

    �Ifraidihaveaprobletheansaidsoftly.shehadthestdelightfulsoutheatlesterhadeverheard.

    �Thatsherefor,hesaidheartily,�tosolveproble.

    �Oh,idohopeso.ifraidivedohinjustterrible.

    lestergaveherhisbestpateal,youesle.�Itbelievealovelyladylikeyouulddoanythingterrible.

    �Oh,butihave.hersoftbrojosephrooordeeplyfotallaboutit,acaoutinasoft,velvetyrush.

    lesteriliareofjosephrono.heerofthebahoughhekeptrelativelysllauntsinhisat.everyonekneoneywaslaunderedelsewhere.

    hesurehasgreattasteinseiledagain.�Well,nors.

    �Miss.hartford.lureenhartford.

    ss.thisinthreeweeksand�

    shegavealittlean,asoundthatseedtolestertoholdinfiniteprose.�Oh,thatstoolate,and.ronosalreadysoupsete.ijustyndonhatherbreastsougthefrontofthecage.shesaidbreathlessly,�Ifyouuldjustrushthosechecksout,idbehappytopayextra.

    lestersaidruefully,�Gee,iorry,lureen,itpossibleto�hesahatsheotears.

    �Totellyouthetruth,thisghtstjob.pleaseilldoanything.

    theusiersears.

    �Illtellyou,andyoullhavetheonday.hohat

    �Oh,yourejusthgratitude.

    �Illseheoffid�

    �Itupself.idontanotoknoupidiwas.

    lestersledindulgently.�Notstupid,lureeis.

    shesaidsoftly,�Illneverfetyou.seeyounday.

    �Illbehere.itho.

    shegavehidazzlingsleandberofjosephronosat,andphonedinarushorderforthenehecks.

    thehotelonforaparedtohercell,ite.

    herenunterovedthesoftntaakeup.shesatdoaheddeeply.itahisbahersestate,issuedbyrono.�Joeronoyou,eestinehadsaid.

    eestineano.

    sheclosedhe

    ...

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    shefelttheld,darkystruggledinblindpanibothunderagain,herarandlegsflaili,shethought.herarandshescread,�Oh,god,nhandsandavoicesaid,�Everythingsfinenoeasy.itsover.

    trayandsaansar.ntslatertheythedeep,crueler

    theinoingnehadriskedherlifetosavetheentatorstuedtraselfvisitedtheprisonhospitalhoseetracy.

    �Thatotion.

    tracyherexperience.�Hoy

    �Shesgoingtobefine.

    traeeredherldness,ed.theihadstherhercetoescape,butshekhing.

    thereotheact.

    �Ityfault,atoldherfather.�Weetobeduponthee,daddy.

    theykepttraoingsheediaastoryupiandtheassociatedpress.

    thateveningthereportoftraunfolded,andtheaandingthattraeybepardoned.

    goveorhaberdiscussedithwardenbrannigan.

    �Traes,wardenbranniganobserved.

    theghtful.�Butshehasnopreviousrerd,right,gee

    �Thatsright,sir.

    �Idontndtellingyou,iettingahellofalotofpressuretodosothingabouther.

    �Soa,goveor.

    �Ofurse,letthepublictellushoorunourprisons,we

    �Certainlynot.

    �Oherhand,thegoveorsaidjudiarkableaunte.shesbeequiteaheroine.

    �Noquestionaboutit,wardenbranniganagreed.

    thegoveorpausedtolightacigar.�Whatsyouropinion,gee

    geebrannigaionisthatyougiveherapardon.

    thegovenizedagoodideainghing.

    afterdisovedintothettage.inbayfullti.

    �Thankyou,tracysaidgratefully.�Ihat.

    ityily.

    buthattookherintothecellblocks,sheinvariablyranintobigbertha.

    �Yourealu,littba.

    threeysrescuetradaont.�Tracy,thetelephoned.heoseeyouinhisofficerightaway.

    trathatsheyandtragtooclose

    �Yes,s.brannigan.

    theandinginthedooredin.�Youdbettersitdown,hesaid.

    tracytriedtoreadtheaoneofhisvoice.

    �Ihavesoionthattrathegoveoroflouisiaely.

    deargod,didhesayithinkhesaidsheospeak.

    �Iyyisgoingtossyou.soarewe.

    tracyhadnoenhuntingherasafugitive.

    �Youllbereleasedthedayaftertorrow.

    her�getup.andstilltracyuldnotabsorbit.�Iidontknotosay.

    �Youdonthavetosayanything.everyonehereisveryproudofyou.s.branniganandiexpectyoutodogreatthingsoside.

    soito

    ...

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    ontraatefroracysoldcellblockoher.�Settingout.

    �Thatsright.

    theayfranciscus,ies,stillattractive,hanairofprideabouther.

    �Ifyouneedanyhelposide,theresanyoushouldseeinneeisnradrgan.sheslippedtrainalreforhelikestogiveahandtopeoplewhovebeeninprison.

    �Thankyou,butidontthinkillneed�

    �Youneverknow.keephisaddress.

    tovingpastthetelevisionotherandthres,thecaraseoutovertheeveningnews.

    freedootraahingfreshair,privaeals,notlisteningforbells.itanthotbathsandgoodsllingsoaps,softlingerie,prettydresses,andhighheeledshoes.itanthavinganainsteadofanuer.freedoeantesonotonyofprisonroutine.

    tracysookgettio.ostdifficulttoadjustto.nooeningher.

    sheocarryoutherplans.

    inphiladelphia,possiblethatshehadttedanyoftheistake.

    danieloperentinneprison.heclickedoffthetelevisioauedtothefilehewaswon.

    anosaustbereallyhoybyagain.

    ronoself.hehadalreadypassedtherenoirtoafentheinsurananohadsplittheneyaiplesofhappeopeoplerretheirtransashorsatti.

    atnoononndaytraerifulthanhehadreered.

    ididitforyou,lureen.

    a,appreciativeslelitlureensface.�Yourejusttoowonderful.

    �Yes,sir,goteighthere.lesteropenedadraheboxofcheckshehadcarefullyputatoher.�Thereyouare.fourhundredblankchecks.hatbeenough

    �Oh,rethanenough,unless.ronogoesonacheckylife.

    lesterfeltapleasurablestirringinhisgroin.�Ibelievepeoplehavetobeopeople,dontyou,lureen

    �Youresht,lester.

    �Youknohere.idtakerealgoodcareofyood.

    �Ijustknoly.

    �Whydontyouandtalkaboutitoveranicequietdinnersowhere

    �Idsurelylovethat.

    �Whereicallyou,lureen

    �Oh,illovedaway.

    �Waitan�thecustorsteppedupandhahefrustratedlesterasackfulofins.

    intheovedalestersvieerderootatable,tracytookherplace.theboxthatlesterhadgiveaipacketsofblankchecks.butitthecheckstracyerestedin:ithedepositslipsatthebackofthepackets.

    shetheched,ies,sheetalntainer.

    shevedontotheable,oredepositslips.hadbeeonthevarioustables.thedepositslipsagizeddeatthebottoputerusedtoatteroney,beagianosaeforsheplaodo.

    ontheano.

    traextstopanbehindthe.deskasked,�Mayihelpyou

    �Iosephroary..ronoakeareservationforriodejaneiro.hestoleavethisfriday.

    �Willthatbeoicket

    �Yes.firstclass.anaisleseat.sking,please.

    �Roundtrip

    �Oneway.

    thetravelageoherdeskputer.inafeerisflightseventi.

    �Hellbeverypleased,tracyassuredthean.

    �Thateenhuyninedollars.hatbecashorcharge

    �Mr.ronoalheticketdeliveredtohisoffithursday,please

    �Weuldhaveitdeliveredtorrow,ifyoulike.

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    ...

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    �No,tracysaid.�Nothinginexpensive.

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    �Illseetoitpersonally.

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    �Ofurse.itano.

    tracysledandgavehiheofficeaddress.

    atanearbynbylleano,217poydrasstreet,suite408,neworleans,louisiana,usa.

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    �Youdoflattered.youstetsonypeople.

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    �Great

    �Thenitsadate.oh.iuesoexostfotanoaskedtochehisbankbalafigure

    �Youbet.notroubleatall.

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    �Yourbosshasbeenkeepingusbusy,hetoldtracy.�Hehasjustoverthreehuhousanddollarsinhischegat.

    �Oh,good.thatsthefigureihave.

    �Wouldhelikeustotraoaneyrketatitsnotdraerestsittinghere,andiuld�

    �No.he.

    �Okay.

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    �Ill.

    andtheionwasbroken.

    thedehighriseoffiportexportpanyos.thespabetenasseurs,anderrandboysforthecapo.

    onthisthursdayingorsattirunningnuers,bookking,prostitution,andadozenotherlucrativeactivitiesthatthepacificiortexportpanyntrolled.

    anthonyorsattiaohavebeendesignedforasllern.standinguphelookedlikeaseatedfrog.heha**theageoffifteenafteranattaentionittohisfaistakehadtuedupintherguethefollotigotreallyupset,hisvoiceloledhatuldbarelybeheard.

    anthonyorsattiail.heruledneobeisanofuntoldriiliesaandnstantlysoughthisadvice.

    atthent,anthonyorsattiood.hehadhadbreakfastistress,hekeptinanapartntbuildingheoesaoingsvisithadbeenpartiihatotherenneverdreadof,andorsattisins.hehadonano:�Neverletalittleprobleeeabigproblejroelthiseenoresshotfrohicagoissiontoopenuphisotleoperationhereiprettysoonth

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    �Theneyjoeishidinginhised.

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    �Yeah;anthonyorsattiprosed.�Illtakecareofit.

    joeronosoffiselfonhisgoodtaste.hehadfoughthisthesluofneself.hehadaneyeforpaintingsandanearforsic.elieraboutanohadeveryreasontobeproud.porarieshadsurvivedbyusingtheirfists,hehadsucceededbyusinghisbrains.ifitano.

    hisseessengerherehanairplaicketforriodejaneiro.shallieoutacheckitsd.

    �Riodejaneiroronoshookhishead.�Tellhiheressostake.

    theunifordssengeranoatthisaddress.

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    �No,sir.i�

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    �Thatsagoodquestion,anthonyorsattisaid.heessenger.�Whywouldyou,joe

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    �Notsofast.anthonyorsattitookthetioking,toriodejaneiroforfriday.oneway.

    joeronolaughed.�Sooake.hetuedtohisseepoorslobisgoingtobessinghisplaicket.

    joleen,theassistaary,e,.rono.theluggagehasarrived.doyouetosignforit

    joeronostaredather.�Whatluggageididntorderanyluggage.

    �Havetheringitin,anthonyorsattinded.

    �Jesusjoeronosaid.�Haseveryonegos

    assengerhreevuittonsuitcases.

    �Whatsallthisineverorderedthose.

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    joeronoper.�Idontcare.nooutofhere.

    orsattiiningtheluggage.�Theyhaveyourinitialsonthejoe.

    �Whatoh.isprobablysokindofpresent.

    �Isityourbirthday

    �No.butyouknos.

    �Haveyougotsothingoinginbrazilanthonyorsattiinquired.

    �Braziljoeronolaughed.�Thisstbesoonesideaofajoke,tony.

    orsattisledgently,thehesecretariesaessengers.�Out.

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    anthonyorsattipientslaterthebookkeeperheline.

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    joeronosfaey.

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    �Nothereanosvoice.�Jesus,youkerthanthat,tony.iveale.

    headgepokedherheadin.sheheldanenvelope.

    �Iorrytointerrupt,.rono.theresacableforyou,butyouhavetosignforityourself.

    al,joeronosaid,�Notnobusy.

    �Illtakeit,anthonyorsattisaid,andheanuldereadingtheano.

    inavoi,anthonyorsattisaid,�Illreadittoyou,joe.pleasedtonfirourreservationforourprinberfirst.itssigned,s.ntalband,nager,rioothonpalace,paabeach,riodejaneiro.itsyourreservation,joe.youbeneedinit,willyou

    booktwo

    chapter13

    andregillianakingpreparationsfhettiallaontlaterthefortablehufthetralairnditiorailedoffintosilence.

    aaedhisfootandsaid,�Merdenotthenightofthega.

    hehurriedtotheutilityclosethebreakerboxedandflickedtheelectricalsches,onebyohinghappened.

    oh,.popeplyfuriousandrekneuchhiseloyerlookedfore.iteelitegroupofplayers.idity.

    auedtothekit,butthenhereeredthatthelaanion.andnohis

    aookasllblaakitdraber,anddialed.

    afterthreerings,atallioairnditioningservie.ifyoueandnuerandabriefssage,backtoyouassoonaspossible.pleaseforthebeep.

    foutreonlyinaricaae.

    ashrill,annoyingbeepsoundedinandresear.hespokeintotheuthpieonsieurperrypope,fortytustsendsoonehereasquicklyaspossible.vite

    heslaeddopossibleforairnditioopeandhudity.eonehadbetteresoon..popehadateer.anastyteer.

    ihreeyearsandregillianhadployerazing.allthatbrillianonesoyoung.perrypopekneplyeverybody.ped.

    itseedtillianthatthehouseer.avachierdur.ifsothingisnotdonequickly,the**sgoingtohitthefan.

    asandreiandprovolonecheeseforthesalad,heuldnotshaketheterriblefeelingthattheeveobeadisaster.

    ier,andresclotheshperspiration,aoopenthebackdoor.

    teninoverallsstoodinthedooran.hispanione,severalinchesshorter,hasleepy,boredlookonhisfathereardriveoodtheirservicetruck.

    �Gottaproblenasked.

    �Ouithankheavenyourehere.youvejustgottogetitasarrivingsoon.

    theblaellsgood.

    �Pleasegillianurged.�Dosothing

    �Letstakealookinthefua,theshortnsaid.�Whereisit

    �Thisway.

    andrehurriedtheo,heairnditioningunitstood.

    �Thisisagoodunit,ralph,theblasaidtohispanion.

    �Yeah,al.theydohisanyre.

    �Thenforheavenssakeanded.

    theybothtuedtostareathi

    �Wejustgothere,ralphsaidreprovingly.hekdoalldooratthebottoftheunit,tookoutaflashlight,gotdoasnothere.

    �Whereisit,thenandreasked.

    �Mustbeashortiheoutlets.probablyshortedoutthe.hoanyairnditionisdoyouhave

    �Eahasossee.thatstbeatleastnine.

    �Thatsprobablytheprobletransduoverload.letsgotakealook.

    thethreeoftheroopedbar.popehasgothere.

    thelivingrootedloredpersianrugs.totheleftofthelivingrooldiningrooandthtaden,ingtableiheden,andalshonehisflashlightintotheairnditionihighonthewall.

    �H,hettered.helookedupattheceilihecardtable.�W

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    �Theattic.

    �Letstakealook.

    theenfollo,dustyandspatteredhbwebs.

    aloaricalboxsetihetangleofwires.�Ha

    �Didyoufindsothingandreaskedanxiously.

    �Condenserprobleitsthehudity.ustahadahundredcallsthissshortedout.oreplacethendenser.

    �Oh,godtakelong

    �Naahetruck.

    �Pleasehurry,andrebeggedthe�Mr.popeisgoingtobehosoon.

    �Youleaveeverythingtous,alsaid.

    bathekit,andrenfided,�Istfinishpreparingsaladdressing.youfindyourotheattic

    alraisedahand:�Nos,pal.youjustgoonaboutyourbusiness,andours.

    �Oh,thankyou.thankyou.

    andreengoouttothetrudretu,�justcall.

    �Youbetcha

    theenupthestairs,andauedtohiskit.

    ovedasllfoldingazine.

    thetentowork.

    �Oleestineisgonnabeproudof,alchortledastheystarted.

    inthebeginning,alhadstubbolyresistedtheidea.

    �Youstbeouttayournd,an.iaintgonna**aroundedoyasssohardillneverseedaylightagain.

    �Youdontgotta.heneverbebotherinnooneagain.

    theyent.

    �Whatyougettinoutofthisdeal,anyanded.

    �Hesaprick.

    �Hey,baby,theyoudontspendyourlifegoinaroundcuttinofftheirballs.

    �Allright.ioinitforafriend.

    �Tracy

    �Thatsright.

    allikedtracy.theyhadallhaddiogetherthedayshegotoutofprison.

    �Shesaclassyda,aladtted.�Butiouecksoutforher

    �Becauseifeonehalfasgoodasyou,andifshegetscaught,theyllcartherassrightbacktothejoint.

    alsatupinbedandlookedateestihatchtoyou,baby

    �Yeah,hon.

    sheakehiandit,butthetruthplythateestineuldnotstahoughtoftraercyofbigbertha.iteestineadeherselftracysprotector,andifbigberthagotherhandsoforeestine.

    soallshesaidnoeansalotto,honey.yougonna,doit

    �Idasurebled.

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    �Itedhi�Yousee,yougothereisandenserhanacdccutoffthat�

    �Neverndthat,aerruptediatiently.�Didyoufixit

    �Yeah.itsallset.iesgoinagainasgoodasnew.

    �Fordableifyoulljustleaveyourbillotable�

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    �Blessyouboth.auvoir.

    andreenleavebythebaediatelysprangintolife.

    alpieddoberontheservielaterandreaoairnditioningpany,alsaid,�Thisisperrypopesresidefortytreet.ourairnditioningisbothertosendanyone.haveaniceday.

    theeatperrypopeshouseeano,judgehenrylaan,astatesenator,andofursetheirhost.thestakespanyer.

    perrypopedhappily,thinkingoftheeveningahead.hehadbeenonayonebigreak,hethought.

    ifanyoneneededalegalfavorinneefroisnneurderrap.lifewasgood.

    anoore,orsattiannounced.�Youallknooewhouse.

    thenshookhandsallaround.

    �Drinksareonthesidebentlen,perrypopesaid.

    �Wellhavesupperlater.artalittleagoing

    thentooktheiraanosvatchairandsaidtoioenoel.

    enopenedfreshdecksofcards,popebegandistributingpokerchips.heexplaioioeanstartsoutbuyingfivehundreddollarshofchips.ablestakes,threeraises,dealerschoice.

    �Soundsgoodto,theiorsaid.

    anthonyorsattiood.�Coosgetstarted.hisvledagoodsign.

    perrypopeano,butthelawhenhewasready.

    orsattisthoughtsano.itrustedhidehiyeintheback.ifthatdizzyfrenchdahadnttelephone

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    �Tony,areyouinorout

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    sitereselfonthelosingend.hebegantoinidnightealandrehadprepared,orsatti50,000,hperrypopethebigwinner.

    thefoodidnightsnack,butthiseveniienttogetbacktothetable.

    �Youreing,tony,perrypopesaid.

    �Iothungry.orsattireaallpartiovedthepartiethinghithintheforehead.hesuddenlybecaaurryingnoiseoverhead.

    �Whatthehellsgoinonupstairsanthonyorsattiasked.

    perrypopeiddleoftellingaetoioesorry,didyousay,tony

    thescurryingnoiseorenoticeablenosofplasterbegantotrickleontothegree.

    �Itsoundstolikeyouhavece,thesenatorsaid.

    �Notinthishouse.perrypope.

    �Well,yousureashellgotsothin,orsattigroerfellonthegreeable.

    �Illhaveaakecareofit,popesaid.�Ife

    anthonyorsattiallholeintheceilingdirectlyabovehishead.�Holdit.letsgotakealookupthere.

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    pseoftstersfranti.

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    chapter14

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    nfirvedateasspacestberequested.

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    �Thisisto.

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    anthonyorsattifeltadeep.thereeabighand,anditosnowball.

    eestinehadpreparedshriguofordinner,anditringooveberheatallapartinesi

    butalsspirits,an.anobsputtionyorsatti.thefalyfroeinintotakeover.hisfailedied.�Aintyouhappy,tracy

    otionsagain.forsolongnootherandherself.andnoostfihereptinessinsideher.

    thefollooingtracystoppedataflorist.�Ieflodorisneysdaughter.

    chapter15

    philadelphia

    tuesday,o.

    itetodeal.

    eestineandalhadbeenattheoseetracyoff.

    �Ionnassyou,eestinehadsaid.�Yousuresetthistoayor.

    �Whatchagonnadoinphillyalhadasked.

    shehadtoldthealfthetruth.�Gobacktooldjobatthebank.

    eestineandalhadexgedaglance.�Theyerknoin

    �No.butthevicepresidentlikes.there.goodputeroperatorsarehardtofind.

    �Well,goodluck.keepintouch,yahearandstayoutoftrouble,girl.

    thirtyertracyhadbeenintheair,boundforphiladelphia.

    sheedoutheronegooddressoverthehottub.at11:00thefollooingsheoary.

    �Hello,e.

    thegirlstaredattracyasthoughshe.�Tracyshedidnotknoolook.�Ihowareyou

    �Fine.is.desndin

    �Iidontknoesee.exherchair,flustered,andhurriedintothevicepresidentsoffice.

    sheentslater.�Youygoin.sheedgedaohedoor.

    atterhhertradered.

    clarencedesndandiohisdesk.

    �Hello,.desnd.eback,tracysaidbrightly.

    �Whatforhistoneelyunfriendly.

    itcaughttracybysurprise.shepressedon.�Well,yousaidiputeroperatoryouhadeverseen,andithought�

    �Youthoughtidgiveyoubackyouroldjob

    �Well,yes,sir.ihaventfottenanyofskills.istill�

    �Misserseohepeiaryforardrobberyandattetedrder.thatage.ithinkituhatgivenyourbaeabletoyourcirces.ihopeyouuandthereisnothingpersonalinthis.

    tracylisteohisadehersoundlikeanoutcast,aleper.ployees.

    �Wasthereanythingelse,ssissal.

    thereployeesseedtobestaringather.ehadspreadtheeback.

    ...

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    traallday,serable.hoeherbaadeherfeelbetter.

    thatevening,traeetingondthating,shehereassuringatsphereofsoftlights,elegantsurroundings,andsoothingsiartini,andasthepulseogetupandleave.shereadytofacecharles,notuntilshehadacetoputherplanintoa.

    �Wouldyouliketoordeohecaptainwasasking.

    �Illill,thankyou.shehadtodecidehersheostay.

    shelookedoveratenonoan,thatshehadslept,plaospeofherlife.trapressioheysilysatthere,speakingnotone.nolove.nojoy.thatisfrohedeep,dark,etionalsthathadboundher.

    trareadytoordeow.

    itwasfinallyburied.

    itthateveningthatshereeredsheoneyfrohebankseloyeesfund.shesatdoount.itcato1,375.65.

    sheposedalettertoae.

    dearssney:

    inrespooyourrequest,.desndhasaskedtoinforouthatbeoralspolitheeloyeesfinancialplan,yoursharehasrevertedtothegeneralfuoassureyouthathebearsnopersonalillowardyou.

    sincerely,

    etrenton

    secretarytotheseniorvicepresident

    traoralsofthebagoingtolettheheat,shevoeagain.

    trailiarentranbered.despiteherdisguise,tracyfeltnaked,forshehadhisbankforfiveyears,anditaffedhpeopleobeverycarefulnottogiveherselfaway.

    sherevedabottlepedintothebank.thebankers,fortraepedovertooheaedbehinditfinishedaphonecallandsaid,�Yes

    iton,thebankbigot.hehatedjeoris,butnotnecessarilyinthatorder.hehadbeenanirritanttotracyduringtheyearsshehadhere.nohereiononhisface.

    �Buenosd薪as,seor.ionthsfroercelltepaulita.

    theree

    �Ritagonzales.

    �Andhouchoputinyourat

    �Tendollars.

    hisvoicehatbebycheckorcash

    �Cash,itheenk.

    shepled,halftotendollarbillfroerpurseandhaohiheshovedatowardher.

    �Fillthisout�

    trainohandinanact.ine,sisepuede

    creightonsheseilliteratebacks�Ritagonzales,yousaid

    �Si.

    �Youraddress

    shegavehiheaddressandtelephonenuerofherhotel.

    �Yourthersidenna

    �Goher,sherriedheruncle.

    �Andyourdateofbirth

    �Deceertieth,1958.

    �Placeofbirth

    �Ciudaddexi.

    �Mexicity.signhere.

    �Iylefthand,tracysaid.shepickedupapenandcluilysillegiblesignature.jhtoadepositslip.

    �Illgiveyouateorarycheckbook.yourprintedchecksailedtoyouinthreeorfourweeks.

    �Bueno.chasgracias,seor.

    �Yeah.

    hechedherofthebank.**inspic.

    therearenurousillegalputer,andtracyatthephiladelphiatrustandfidelitybank,and.

    herfirststepputerstore,inaltotapintothebanksputer.thestore,severalblopty.

    aneagersalesnapproaiss

    �Esos薪queno,seor.iaustlooking.

    hiseyeputerga.�Excuse.hehurriedaway.

    traodelputerinfrontofher,ied,andtheaccessdeeetingheinalauthorizationdehadbeendecidedon.

    �Westkeepgingit,clarencedesndhadsaid,�sonoonebreakipleenoughforpeoplehorizedtouseit.

    thedetheyhadfinallysettledohefourseasonsoftheyearandthecurrentdaysdate.

    trainalandtappedoutthedeforthephiladelphiatr

    ...

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    todayhetenth.

    fall10,tracytappedout.

    thatisaniroperauthorizatioheputersblank.

    hadtheybledslangtheaisle.thesaleser.

    shetriedtoputherselfintoind.heubers,buthoitplibers,sohehadprobablyshiftedtheseasonsaround.

    tracytriedagain.

    yourauthorizationde,please

    er10.

    thatisaniroperauthorizatioheblanksagain.

    itsnotgoingtooretry.

    yourauthorizationde,please

    spring10.

    thesessageappeared:pleaseproceed.

    sohehadsestieytransa.

    instantly,thebanknu,thecategoryofavailabletransas,flashedontothes:

    doyouo

    adepositney

    btransferney

    neyfroavingsat

    dinterbranchtransfer

    eoneyfrohegat

    pleaseenteryourchoice

    tracychoseb.thesenuappeared.

    auntoftransfer

    o

    shetypedin:froeneralreservefundtootheaunt,shehesitatedforaninstaing,traountthenoputerillions.butshehief.allsheedfullyowedher.

    shetypedin1,375.65,andaddedritagonzalessauer.

    thesflashed:transapleted.doyouhertransas

    no.

    sessioed.thankyou.

    theientsystehatkepttrabanktobankeveryday.

    thestoreclerkhesblank.

    �Areyouiedinpurchasingthise,ss

    �No,gracias,tracyapologized.�Idoantheseputers.

    shetelephohebankfrstoreandaskedtospeaktotheheadcashier.

    �Hola.theesisritagonzales.iyainbranchofthefirsthanoverbankofney,porfavor.

    �Yourauer,ssgonzales

    tracygaveittoher.

    anhourlatertracyhadcheckedoutofthehiltonandoney.

    herat.

    �Houcheesinitsheasked.

    thetellerchecked.�Thirteenhundredeightyfivedollarsandsixtyfivets.

    �S薪,thateesrrect.

    �Wouldyoulikeaissgonzales

    �No,gracias,tracysaid.�Idontrustbanks.iakethecash.

    traallauntofneyshehadeaedtakingy,butevenoneyfrohebankfund,shehadnofinancialsecurity.itperativeshegetajobasquicklyaspossible.

    shey.herlifeputerbanksheldherlifesstory,andreadilytoldittoeveryoracysalrerdaticallyrejected.

    ithinkituhatgivenyourbackground,anybankondhadbeenright.

    tratinrejobapplicationstoinsuraniesanddozensofotherputerorientedbusiherepliese:ive.

    veryethingelse.sheboughtapyoftheneesandbeganseargtheads.

    there.

    thenttraagersaid,�Hey,iseenyouontelevision.yousavedakidinprison,didntyou

    tracytuedandfled.

    thefolloaninthechildrentatsaksfifthavehesalarydeallessthanshehadbeeo,butatleastitosupportherself.

    onhersendday,ahysteriedtheflerthatsherefusedtobeurderessallchild.tracydiately.

    itseedtotraoneyreined,andtuan,jeinalreforhelikestogiveahandtopeoplewhovebeeninprison.

    nradrgaedguardontheiheshopitselfastefullyuated,butthejeeandexpensive.

    trar.nradrgan,please.

    �Doyouhaveanappointnt

    �No.aatualfriendsuggestedthatiseehi

    �Youa

    �Traey.

    �Justant,please.

    thereurredsothingintoitthattraanisoccupiedjustnoebackatsixoclock.

    �Yes,thankyou,tracysaid.

    sheingtonewyorkhadbe

    ...

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    traentbuildingsonparkavehebustlingshopsonlexingtonandthird.sheindlessly,seeingnothing,filledhabitterfrustration.

    at6:00shefoundherselfbaaciejeanhedoorhedestureofdefiaheohersurprise,thedoorsuddenlyopened.

    anavunanstoodtherelookingather.hee.�Youstbessney

    �Yes

    �Iradrgan.please,doein,you

    trateredthedesertedstore.

    �Ivebeenyofficealk.

    heledherthroughthestoretoaentthanaplaceofbusiness,asters.

    �Wouldyanoffered.�Whiskey,gnac,orperhapssherry

    �No,nothing,thankyou.

    tracyissedtheideathatthisishefoundherselfdesperatelyhopingthatheuld.

    �Bettyfranr.rgan.shesaidyouyouhelpedpeoplerouble.sheuldnherselftosayprison.

    nradrganclaspedhishandstogether,andtraoticedhoanicuredtheywere.

    �Poorbetty.suchalovelylady.sheky,youknow.

    �Unlucky

    �Yes.shegotcaught.

    �Iidontuand.

    �Itsreallyquitesile,ssney.bettyusedtoe.sheneoffonheroheycaughther.

    trafused.�Sheworkedforyouhereasasaleslady

    nradrgansatbaployingpeoplelikeyourselfifyoullfiveeinprison.

    tracystudiedhisface,repuzzledthatever.

    �Inauniqueposition,yousee.ihavearelyefriends.theynfideiappedhisfiogetherdelierstaketrips.veryfees,sotheirjee.irendtothehese.iknofroe.they�

    trae,.rgan.

    �Surelyyourenotleavingalready

    �Ifyouresayingithinkyouresaying�

    �Yes.indeed,ia

    sheuldfeelherinal.icaherelookingforajob.

    �Andifferingyouone,dear.ite,andipishly.�Taxfree,ofurse.

    traotied.eout,please

    �Certainly,ifthatisustuand,sshatifthereyreputationtoprotect.

    �Iproseyouisayanythingaboutit,tracysaidldly.

    hegrinned.�Theresreallynothingyouuldsay,dear,isthereian,nradrgan.

    astheyreaansaid,�Youeknoielephoneisaftersixoclotheevening.illforyourcall.

    �Dont,tracysaidcurtly,andshe,shebling.

    sheseelsonebellboyoutforasaingadeherfeelun.hehadluedherinalsshehadbeensurroundedbyatthesouthelouisiaentiaryforen.she.sheputerexpert,adet,laizen.

    noonewouldhire.

    traadetoioacheaperpladshewouldfindajob.anykindofjob.

    theentontheloherrhthepaperthiningatoherinfnlanguages.theallstoresthatlihestreetsedtobepopulatedbydrunks,prostitutes,andbagladies.

    onherarkettoshop,tracyestenandoncebyaan.

    istandit.ibeherelong,tracyassuredherself.

    shealleloybeadozenpahatdgivetheireyeteethtogetsoonelikeyou.

    tra,shesaid.sheexplainedass.rphysatlisteningquietly,andputerjob.

    �Butyousaid�

    �Coaniesarejuythesedaysaboutputercris.theyrenotgonnahireanybodyharerd.

    �Butineedajob.i�

    �Thereareotherkindsofjobs.haveyouthoughtaboutwasasaleslady

    tracyreeredherexp

    ...

    小說站  www.xsz.tw台灣小說網  www.192.tw栗子小說    m.lizi.tweriehedepartntstore.sheuldoghthatagain.�Isthereanythingelse

    theaated.traeyind.�Look,shesaid.�Iknerplatheuppereastside.

    �Aressjob

    �Yeah.ifyoutakeit,ission.ijusthappeohearaboutit.

    tracysatthere,debating.shehadedontablesihenithadbeenfun.noionofsurviving.

    �Illtryit,shesaid.

    jaers,andharassed,irritablefryoks.thefoodd.theetorelax,andbytheendofthefirstdaytraey.

    atnoononthesendday,astraenranhishandupherskirt,andtracydroppedaboheendofthejob.

    sheretuedtos.rphyaedhadhappened.

    �Iyhavesogoodnesneedsanassistanthousekeeper.ioingtosendyouoverthere.

    thesall,eleganthotelonparkaveous.tracyerviehehousekeeperandhired.thedifficult,thestaff,andthehoursreasonable.

    ahehousekeepersoffice.theassistantnagerhere.

    �Didyouchecksuiteeighttaidshaddoheirworkproperly.

    �Why,yes,shesaid.

    �Whatti

    �Attethingwrong

    theassistantnagerspokeup.�Atthreeoissrlissing.

    tracyuldfeelherbodygroense.

    �Didyougointothebedrootracy

    �Yes.i.

    �Whenyou,didyouseeanyjewelrylyingaround

    �Whyno.idontthinkso.

    theassistantnagerpounit.�Youdontthinksoyourenotsure

    �Ilookingforjehebedsandtowels.

    �Missrlosthatherringhedressingtablethesuite.

    �Idontknohingaboutit.

    �Nooneelsehasa.theidshavebeenanyyears.

    �Ididnttakeit.

    theassistantnagersighed.�Weregoingtohavetocallinthepolicetoiigate.

    �Ithadtobesooneelse,tracycried.�Orperhapsssrloisplacedit.

    �Withyourrerd�theassistantnagersaid.

    aintheopen.hyourrerd

    �Illhavetoaskyoutopleaseinthesecurityoffitilthepolicegethere.

    tracyfeltherfaceflush.�Yes,sir.

    shepaheofficebyohesecurityguards,aasthoughshesbeinghoundedbecausetheyhadprisonrerds,butithadneveroccurredtoherthatthiskindofthinguldhappeheyhadstuckalabelonher,andtheyexpectedhertoliveuptoit.ordooit,tracythoughtbitterly.

    thirtyertheassistantnageriling.�Wellhesaid.�Missrloisplacedit,afterall.itistake.

    �Wonderful,tracysaid.

    sheaciejewelers.

    �Itsridiple,nradrganine,loisbella,hasgooeurope.herhouseisinseacliff,onlongisland.onakesacheckeveyfourhours.youbeinandoutofthehouseies.

    theyansoffice.

    �Iknosysteandihavethebinationtothesafe.allyouhavetodo,dear,ise,itaketheutoftheirsettings,reagain.

    �Ifitssosile,youdoityourselftracyaskedbluntly.

    hisblueeyestgoingtobeoutoftoaloftownonbusiness.

    �Isee.

    �Ifyouhaveanysrs.bella,youhave.shesreallyquiteahorriblean,ountthejeh.naturally,ididalltheappraisals.

    traan,thinking,lstbecrazy.iittingherecalydiscussingajean.

    �Idan.

    �Theresnodahat.notoneofpeoplehaseverbeencaught.note.welldoyousay

    thatosayno.thewholeideawasinsane.

    �Yousaidtyfivethousanddollars

    �Cashondelivery.

    itshelivedin,ofthesanagersaying,�Weregoingtohavetocallinthepolicetoiigate.

    buttracystiltuldnherselftosayyes.

    �Ie.youllrentacarhereinnhattananddriveouttolongisland,arrivingatelevenoclock.youllpickupthejeohecaryoudodrive,dontyou

    �Yes.

    �Ex.illreserveapartntforyou.illetyouatthestationinst.louis,youlltuoverthejeyfivethousand.

    hedeitallsoundsosile.

    thisonttosayno,togetupand.towhere

    �Illneedablondracysaidslowly.

    .

    bookth

    ...

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    chapter16

    itationguanhadprosed,traeofellenbraninthebellahouse,thebinationtothebedrooafe,andanaraktient.traitaburglary.

    she,andsheerrified.ifsheheriskhshetodo

    itsridiple,nradrganhadsaid.

    heeapieceofjeissing,illbeguiltyuntilproveni.

    traaybethepanthatthingswrong.

    butthere.

    sheheadedtobers.itsanoldviansion.youtssit.

    pleaseletssit,tracyprayed.

    butthereitingupoutofthedarklikesoogrescastleinanightre.itlookeddeserted.hoheservantstakethehoughtindignantly.theyshouldallbedischarged.

    shedrovethecarbehindastandofgiantvieainroad,andthereeofnight.

    thepropertyiss.andagainatt.youllbelonggohet.check.

    traind.theassistantsaks:�Ierriblysorry,ssersstbehured

    �Youfetaboutrunningaputer.theyrenotgoingtohireanybodyharerd

    �Tan.

    idoingtranotaburglar.notarealone.iduateurtohaveanervousbreakdown.

    ifihadhalfabrain,idgetaheree.beforethesyriddledbodytue.linalkilledduringbungledburglaryattet.

    ing,fortinutes.ifioingtodoit,idbetterve.

    sheuldnotve.shehfear.itsithereforever,shetoldherself.ijustgotakealookatthehouseaquicklook.

    tracytookadeepbreathandgotoutofthecar.shepletelydark.

    besuretloves.

    traon.oh,god,ioingit,shethought.ieallygoingaheadhit.herhearthersounds.

    thealarstotheleftofthefrontdoor.therearefivebuttons.theredlighteansthealarsaasterbedroosupstairs,toyourleft,overlookingthebay.youllfindthesafebehindaportraitofloisbella.itsaverysilesafe.allyouhavetodoisfollobination.

    trabliofleeattheslightestsound.silenither.shereeredthatairplanepilotshadaphraseforit:thepointofu.

    tracyputthekeyinthelodthedoorsinutebeforeshesteppedinside.everynerveinherbodythrobbedtoasavagebeatasshestoodinthehallove.thehouseovedforartedup.allsheedtodonoitoverhasquicklyaspossibleandrun.

    theupstairshalldethetopulsebashepassed.theypty.

    thesterbedrooodederatedostlivedinahouselikethishcharlesandourbaby,tracythought.

    shee,god,adeyoudeyshouldliveinthisbeautifulhouseandthatishouldbehererobbingiteon,girl,shetoldherself,dophilosophiething.itinutes,butnotifyoustandheredoingnothing.

    shetuedfroheyhadahard,arr

    ...

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    thesafe.atthebaallshelf,oisjetheshelf.atthatinstanttheburglaralardtoreverberatefroveryerofthehouse,sgoutitsoodthere,paralyzed,inshock.

    hadgoneihesafethatoved

    shehadtogetoutquioisbagintoherpoouthdry.shehurriedtoaedpolirantoovedtobellsen.

    nothoughttracy.isendbackthere.

    thefrontdoorbellshrilled.

    lieutenantlvindurkinhadbeenontheseainalatitoti,foritptingtargetforatheseyrerd.daedgood.

    lieutenantdurkinpressedthefrontdoorbellagain.heesbeforekingaforises,buthelvindurkin.

    asthelieutenahefrontdoorsuddenlyopehepoliynightgoagination.herfaceudpadherhairuckedintoacurlercap.

    shedended,�Whatohisgoingon

    lieutenantdurkinshoareyou

    �Illenbranys.shesawayineurope.

    �Iknohat.thelieutenanttellusshe.

    theaninthedoore,itstandthatnoise.

    aslieutenantdurkinyshouseguestreabuttons,pressedasequenbers,andthesoundstopped.

    �Thatsbetter,shesighed.�Ittellyouhotoseeyou.shelaughedshakily.�Iallaloheservanoon.

    �Doyoundifwelookaround

    �Please,iinsist

    ittookthelieutenantandhispartneronlyafeiokesurethereises.

    �Allusthavesetitoff..

    �Istcertainlywill.

    �Well,guessterberunningalong,thelieutenantsaid.

    �Thankyousouchsafeow.

    shesurehasagreatbody,lieutenantdurkinthought.heudpadissbranch

    �Anotherilloisretus.

    �Iftheresanythingieknow.

    �Thankyou,iwill.

    tra,strippedoffloisbellascurlerdnightgo.

    iteddoeshehadlaughedinayear.itfeltwonderful.

    chapter17

    ittraktrainpulledoutofpennsylvaniastationthattracybegantorelax.ateverysendshehadexpectedaheavyhandtogriphershoulder,avoicetosay,�Youreunderarrest.

    shehad.still,traoney.illtraveltoeurope,tracythought.paris.no.notparis.charlesandioonthere.illgotolondon.there,iadetracyfeellikeadifferentperson.ithoughshehadbeenrebo.

    sheloentandtookouttheeraldpin,asapphirebracelet,threepairss,andtklaces,oneofrubies,oneofpearls.

    therestberethanalliondollars

    ...

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    nopartntoraintost.louis,tracyalloileofsatisfa.shehadeethingingaboutbeingontheedgeofdanger.shefeltdaringandcleverandinvincible.shefeltabsolutelygreat.

    therepartnt.traentdoorforthenductor.

    teningraysuitsstoodintherridor.oneappearedtobeinhisearlythirties,theotheroneabouttenyearsolder.theyoungernall,ache,anddglassesbehindanhadathickheadofblackhairand.hiseyesoldbrown.

    �Canihelpyoutracyasked.

    �Yes,atheoldernreplied.hepulledoutaandheldupaificationcard:

    federalbureauofiigation

    uatesdepartntofjustice

    �Ipeasbowers.

    traafraididontuand.issothingwrong

    �Ifraidthereis,atheyoungeragentsaid.hehadasoft,southeat.�Afeinutesagothistraincrossedintoneerdiseacrossastatelineisafederaloffense.

    tracyfeltsuddenlyfaint.aredfilppearedinfrontofhereyes,blurrihing.

    theoldern,dennistrevor,aquestionbutanorder.

    heronlyhopeebargingintopartntlikethishervoicegoingtocallthenductor.

    �Wevealreadyspokentothenductor,trevorsaid.

    herbluff

    theyoungernsaidgently,�Wedontneedaseare.theyevenknee.sherapped.there.none.

    trevor.tracyoisbag.heope,lookedathispartner,andrakdootheseat,suddenlytooostand.

    trevortookalistfroispo.

    �Hoiserably.

    �Wereedtogiveoutanyinfortion,trevorreplied.�Youreunderarrest.youhavetherighttorei,andtohaveanattoeypresentbeforeyousayanything.anythingyousaynoaybeusedasevidenceagainstyou.doyouundersand

    heranshispered,�Yes.

    toosorryaboutthis.ian,iknoreallysorry.

    �Foransaid,�thisisntasocialvisit.

    �Iknostill�

    theoldernheldoutapairofhandcuffstotracy.�Holdijutyours,please.

    tracyfeltherheartteeredtheairportinneheyhadhandcuffedher,thestaringfaces.�Pleasedoyoudoyouhavetodothat

    �Yes,a

    theyoungernsaid,�Canitalktoyoualoneforanute,dennis

    dennistreved.�Okay.

    thetensteppedoutsideintotherridor.tracysatthere,dazed,filledhdespair.sheuldhearsnatchesoftheirion.

    �Fodssake,dennis,itisntnecessarytoputcuffsonher.shesnotgoingtorunaway

    �Whenareyougoingtostopbeingsuchaboysuthebureauaslongasihave　�

    �Coon.giveherabreak.shesearrassedenough,and　�

    �Thatsnothingtoshesgoingto　�

    sheuldherestoftheion.shedidnottoheartherestoftheion.

    inauedtothepartnt.theoldernseedangry.�Allright,hesaid.�Were.isthatclear

    traiserabletospeak.

    theyouoopathetioreiulddo.

    thereehoedthefbi.

    theagehingsheuldhe,andtotracy,itng.

    theuntrysidespedby,flashingvigtesbrieflyfradbytheaxientendthistithereeclerkinhisstorehadleaedoftheplanandtippedoffthepolice.buthoadenodifference.shehadbeencaught.attheopsheinaryhearingahetrial,andthen

    tracysqueezedhereyestightlyshut,refusingtothinkaboutitanyfurther.shefelthottears,brushhercheeks.

    thetraiolosespeed.traont.astationtovieetogo.tracyclosedhersuitcase,puto,andsatdop

    ...

    栗子小說    m.lizi.tw栗子小說    m.lizi.tw栗子網  www.lizi.twartntdoor,endidnotappear.ent.

    sheheardthenductorcall,�Allaboard

    traeahatstbeit.ifshestayedoraiheanditakethingsevenpartntdoor,andhurriedoutintotherridor.

    thenduehelpyou.aaninyournditionshouldingthings.

    shestared.�Inndition

    �Youdonthavetobeearrassed.yourbrotherstoldyourepregnantandtosortofkeepaneyeonyou.

    �Mybrothers

    �Nicechaps.theyseedreallynceedaboutyou.

    thehingopsyturvy.

    thenductorcarriedthesuitcasetotheendofthedhelpedtracydoove.

    �Doyouknoybrotherstracycalled.

    �No,atheyjuedintoataxihetrainstopped.

    illiondollarshofstolenjewelry.

    traeanttheydidnothavetheiroeatho.reallygood.theyhadbeensonving.sheblushedtothinkhoheagoodpbadproutine.

    fodssake,dennis,itisntnecessarytoputcuffsonher.shesnotgoingtorunaway

    ostopbeingsuchaboysuthebureauaslongasihave

    thebureautheythelauchtobeoute.

    sheleanedforandsaidtothedriver,�Couldyougofaster,please

    theyiediately.theyoungerhosbobluetogray,andhissta.theyhadnothadtitogetheirclothes.theyostatthebgate.

    �Yotsothing,tracysaid.

    theytuedtolookather,startled.theyoungernfrothebureauohavebeenatthestationtopickyouup.hissoutheatwasgone.

    �Thentracysuggested.

    �Cant.hercase,trevorexplained.�Wehavetocatchthisplane.

    �Givebackthejeanded.

    �Ifraidasbooldher.�Itsevidence.forit.

    �No.idontareceipt.ithejewelry.

    �Sorry,saidtrevor.�Wetletitoutofourpossession.

    theyhadreachedthegate.trevorhandedhisbpasstotheattendant.tracylookedaround,desperate,andsaanstandingnearby.shecalledout,�Officerofficer

    thetenlookedateachother,startled.

    �Whatthehelldoyouthinkyouredoingtrevorhissed.�Doyoutogetusallarrested

    thepoliissanyproble

    �Oh,noprobletraevaluablejee.iohavetogotothefbiaboutit.

    thetenexgedafranticlook.

    �Theysuggestedthatperhapsyouiingtoataxi.

    �Certainly.behappyto.

    tracytuedtoen.�Itssafetogivethejeenoe.

    �No,really,toouchbetterifwe�

    �Oh,no,iinsist,tracyurged.�Iknoportantitisforyoutocatchyourplane.

    thetenlookedatthepolihispocket.

    �Thatsittrahishand,ope,andlookedinside.�Thankgoodness.itsallhere.

    tooadeoditchtry.�Whydontsafeforyouuntil�

    �Thaten.�Heresalittletokenofappreciationforyouvedone.

    theotherpassengershadalldepartedthroughthegate.theairliendantsaid,�Thaten.

    �Thankyouagain,tracybeadassheanatherside.�Itssoraretofindapersonthesedays.

    chapter18

    thosboevenssatattheplaheaircrafttookoff.heraisedhishandkerchieftohiseyes,andhisshouldersheavedupanddown.

    dennistrevora.k.a.brandonhiggiedohilookedathinsurprise.�Hey,hesaid,�itsosnothingtocryabout.

    jeffsteveohi,sahatjeffhlaughter.

    �Whatthehellsthetteranded.�Itsnothingtolaughabout,either.

    tojeff,itannerinattheairportostingeniusnhehadeverontopofastheanateur.god,jeffthought,ostbeautifulaevenshadeverseen.andartedhiuncle.

    itotherequipntfortune,rriedtoanirovidentsarriagehehadorunthroughhiswi

    ...

    栗子網  www.lizi.tw台灣小說網  www.192.tw台灣小說網  www.192.twfesianoneyandhisfathersextraritalaffairs.itarriage,andtheyoungboyhadresolved,ievergoingtogetrried.never.

    hisfathersbrother,unanjeffhadeverknoisndprosesofarosytorroatheboyexggifts,aaughtjeffagictricks.uncleagiatacaivalandhadtakenitoverbroke.

    obileaarriedanieenyearoldself,hisfatherhadexplained.buttheboxent,feelirayedbyhisfatherscallousness.

    jeffsfatherhadbeenhiredasasidingsalesnandother,hedooropening.ntslaterhefeltasoft,nakedbodyohis.jeffsatupinalar

    �Hold,jeffie,hissteptherafraidofthunder.

    �Ititisntthundering,jeffstaered.

    �Butituldbe.thepapersaidrain.shepressedherbodye,baby.

    theboyindadsbed

    �Okay.shelaughed.�Kinky,huh

    �Illberightthere,jeffprosed.

    sheslidoutofbedand.jeffhadneverdressedfasterinhislife.hearron,kansas,leaivalk.

    e,allheystepther.

    uncleised.

    thecaivalflartists.butreer,sonny,youpeopleuheyregreedytobeginan.

    thecaiesbecajeffsfriends.thereen,anaooedlady,astoreoperators,es.thecaivalhaditsshareofnubilegirls,aherssensitivityandhisfathersdark,goodlooks,andtheladiesfoughtoverarkthatotherenhadtoliveupto.

    uncleovariousjobsaroundthecaival.

    �Sodayallthisoreaboutitthananybodyelsedoes.

    jeffstartedouterspaidtothroadeoutofvasintoa.theoperatorrunningthejointonstratehoover,butertriedit,a�gunnerhidinginbackofthevasliftedarodtokeepthehecatssteady.notevensandykoufaxuldhavedohecats.

    �Hey,youhitittooloheoperatorodoi**itnideasy.

    nideasyonttheoperatorsaidit,thehiddengunnereanandthattohisgigglinggirlfriend.

    jefferbered,andifthetotaladdeduptotbersateaanrunnistoreuldhehatakesuretherkneverwon.

    onedayuotheskillo.

    theskillooperatorsedela.theyderehananyoneelseintheensistedofaflatbered,anderspuntheber,thatnuerererofney.astheeasllpiece.

    theoperatorerfiveortendollarsandsay,�Betthisfor,arkealkingtheesllerandtheoddsofentensify.

    �Youoney.finally,entarkoneyhehad,andoftenhurryhotogetre.thecustoeverperceptiblenudge,andthearrothee.

    jeffquiessothattherksuldnotenakingtheirspiel�talkers.thetalkergot10pertofthetakeforbuildiipthe�tipbeingacroanobepaidoff.

    ...

    小說站  www.xsz.tw栗子網  www.lizi.tw栗子小說    m.lizi.twjeffbeehingthatspiediatelyaftertheyoungladyintheelearkable,sochillingandhairraising,thatighteuheeyesofichildrenorsusceptibleen.

    andafterthesuckershadpaidaradollar,jeffioseeagirliddle,oratirrors.

    ohestprofitableeterintoanyoneofouseuldrunberedhole.edtheholeintoouseheprize.

    �Hoice

    uheoperatorseesbeoonehasbeton,asalittlevinegaronhisfingerandtouousee.

    karen,anattrae.

    �Whenyouvedeyourspielonsaturdaynight,karentoldhi�callsoofthene,ahekeytotrailer.

    thekeysstfivedollars.bydnight,adozenorrenselvesllingaroundoutsidehertrailer.karen,bythatti,arkscabacktothecaivalthefollooingtogettheirreveheshoaslonggone.

    durifouryearsjeffleaedagreatdealabouthunnature.hefoundouthoadethe.eveeans,gavehiheirnfideely.custorsflirtedeouslythetoyboy.theirfathersarealhesheriff.

    itent,hisintown.

    �Zorbiniefun.

    itsoundedgood.

    �Giveanhourandtheotherooshesaid.

    �Whyanhourjeffasked.

    shesledandsaid,�Itethatlongtogeteverythingready.

    jeff,shegreetedhitthedoor,starknaked.hereaeinhere.

    heandstaredindisbelief.shehadfilledthebathtubixeder.

    �Whatsthatjeffasked.

    �Itsdessert.getundressed,baby.

    jeffundressed.

    �Noothetub.

    hesteppedintothetubandsatdoedtofilleveryassaginghillover.theblondejoinedhiub.

    �Noh.

    shestarteddo,youtastedelicious.ilikethestra

    bet,visusjello,itiddleofit,thebathroooorflezzotuttieduedovesoelli

    jeffdidnnizeanyoftheiliar.asthegreatzorbiniratogethisknives,jeffleapedoutofthetub,hisbodylookinglikearainboultiloredjellopedoutoftheaaknifesingpasthishead.zinganother,andthenhee.hedressedinaculvert,pullinghisshirtandpantsoverthestickyjello,andsquishedhisothedepot,thefirstbusoutoftown.

    sixnthslater,he.

    everysoldierfightsadiffereofhisvietnaxperieofauthority.hespenttoneyandt泄rielandlives,andsiedbythetreacheryaofthegeneralsandpolitisedtheirverbalsleightofhaheworld.

    aeforhioenjoythefuture.

    theyearsthatfolloarks.hedevisedhisoes.heplaphapictureofthepresidentonit.

    heputannousingazinesoneypouredin.

    forthreenthsjeff,sellingphonyoilstocksoverthetelephone.

    helovedboats,andajoban.

    th

    ...

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    �Theoedhollander,jeffsfriendinfordhi

    hollauedouttobelouisehollaerica.theotherpassengersjeffsbuddiessneeringlyreferredtoasthe�jestset.

    thefirstdayoutjeff.

    �Yourenewonboard.

    helookedup.�Yes.

    �Doyouhaveana

    �Jeffstevens.

    �Thatsania.hedenont.�Doyoukno

    �No.

    �Iouisehollander.iohisboat.

    �Isee.iforyou.

    shegavehisloile.�Thatsright.

    �Thenifyouooothean.

    intheirquartersatnight,the.butjeffadttedtohielfthathetheirbaaheyhadefrooniedfaliesandhadattehebestschools.hisschoolhadbeenunclehecaival.

    oheingdrea,spinningtales,livingouttheirlives,givingbirthtoouranaxisaehedsay,deleansreduebacktyboy.

    ayearlatertheprofessorhaddiedofalholisbutjeffhadprosedhielfthatonedayhehage,first,fortheprofessor.

    onightbeforethesoolouisehollaaterooshewaswearingasheersilkrobe.

    �Youe,a

    �Areyouahosexual,jeff

    �Idontbelieveitsanyofyourbusiness,sshollander,buttheansischoosy.

    louisehollahtightened.�Whatkindofendoyoulikewhores,isuppose.

    �Sotis,jeffsaidagreeably.�Wasthereanythingelse,sshollander

    �Yes.iivingadinnerpartytorroe

    jefflookedattheanforalongntbeforeheans

    andthathebegan.

    louisehollanderhadhadtadeasettlejeff.thesendnighttheyooredattheharborie,andasthepassengersaolouisehollandersquarters.heothethigh.

    �Iryingtogetthisoff,shesaid.�Iavingaproblethezipper.

    jeffihestu.�Itdoesnthaveazipper.

    shetuedtofa.

    theydeloveonthedeck,selfuponanelbolouise.�Yourdaddysnotthesheriff,ishejeffasked.

    shesatupinsurprise.�What

    �Yourethefirsttoadeloveto.uhattheirdaddiesaluedouttobethesheriff.

    theyused.hesanotheroneoflouisesplaythings,theythought.butedthehatsheinteorryjeff,theyic.

    �Franted.andhehasafabbod.butoutsideofsex,youhaveabsolutelynothinginn,darling.

    �Louise,jeffsforbreakfast,notdinner.

    �Youhaveasocialpositiontouphold.

    �Frankly,angel,hejustfitin,willhe

    butnothingherfriendssaidulddissuadelouise.jeffostfaseneonuntallystupidorunbearablydull.jeffusing,andthebinationible.

    entiohesubjearriagetojeff,hewasassurprisedasherfriendshadbeen.

    �Whyrriageyouvealreadygotbody.itgiveyouanythingyoudonthave.

    �Itsverysile,jeff.iloveyou.iylifehyou.

    rriagehadbeenanalienidea,andsuddenlyitnolongere,jeffthought.theideaofastableholifeandthateversinceheuldreer,hehadbeenrunning.itetostop.

    theyarriedihreedayslater..

    oheoffiall,frigidn,tightlippedandprobably,jeffthought,tightassed.

    �Ihaveapaperhereforyoutosign,theattoeyannounced.

    �Whatkindofpaper

    �Itsarelease.itsilystatesthatiofthedissolutionofyetolouisehollander�

    �Louisestevens.

    �Louisestevens,thatyouparticipatefinanciallyinanyofher�

    jefffeltthesclesofhisjaighteni

    ...

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    �Dontyouetofinishreading

    �No.idontthinkyougetthepoint.ididntrryherforher**ingney.

    �Really,.stevensijust

    �Doyouetosignitordontyou

    thelaedoutoftheoffiousineanddriverdobediolaughtohielf.isopissedoffaboutivebeenanartistalllife,andeandsoohinksiuttotaketheibehavelikea**ingsundayschoolteacher.

    louisetookjefftothebesttailorinnhattan.�Youlllookfantastionthoftherriage,fiveoflouisesbestfriendshadtriedtosedu.heiokehisrriagework.

    budgehollander,louisesbrother,putjeffupforershipintheexclusiveneclub,andjeffiddleagedpagpany,andrerporationsthanjeffuldunt.budgehollaforjeffstevens.

    �Yourereallyoutofouruselouiseihatveryfondofsister.

    ittookeveryounnotrriedtothisprick.iarriedtolouise.

    theotherersofthepilgriihee,andpleadedforjefftotellthetoriesabouthis�caiedays,astheylikedtoorearageous.

    jeffandlouiselivedinattoas,avillainsardinia,andalargeapartntonavenuefoler.

    itsfantastic,jeffthought.

    itsgreat,jeffthought.

    itsb,jeffthought.anddegrading.

    oneiupfroiseighteeuryfourposterbed,putonasulkarobe,and.

    �Ivegottogetajob,hetoldher.

    �Forheavenssake,darling,oney.

    �Ithasnothingtodooney.youyhandsandbespoonfed.ihavetowork.

    louisegaveitantsthought.�Allright,angel.illspeaktobudge.heo.obeastockbroker,darling

    �Ijustyass,jeffttered.

    hegoingtoloveit,jeffthought.

    hehatedit.hestayedeapaychecktohiswife.

    �Whenareyouandigoingtohaveababyheaskedlouise,afteralazysundaybrunch.

    �Soon,darling.irying.

    �Cotobed.letstryagain.

    jeffclub.

    budgeanpagpany,fellas.ourprofitsareupfortypert.

    �Whyshouldnttheybeohenatthetablelaughed.�Youvegotthefueatandhasitstaedpriandsellsitforabloodyfortune.

    jeffeat,forchristssake.theyfeedittotheirchildren.heskidding,isnthe,budge

    budgegrinnedandoral

    overthehreenthsjeffbeillioninbribesiobuil**ikequie,paniesandillegallytippedoffhisfriendspson,therinlaofiretheoldgrayhairsoneyearbeforetheirpensionsune.

    allthens,falsifiedexpenseats,andputtheircurrentstressesontheirpayrollsassecretariesorassistants.

    christ,jeffthought.theyrejustdressedupcaies.theyallrunflatstores.

    thee,jeffrveled.

    riedtotelllouiseho,shelaughed.�Dontbenaive,jeff.youreenjoyingyourlife,arentyou

    thetrutharriedlouisebecausehebelievedsheneededhihefeltthatchildrenhing.

    �Letshaveoneofeach.itsti.arriedayeaow.

    �Angel,bepatient.ivebeentothedoeiine.ybeyoushouldhaveacheckupandseeifyoureallright.

    jeff.

    �Youshouldhavenotroubleprodu.

    andstillnothinghappened.

    onblapty.lyingilyoitallgoldenspoon.andthathestartoftheday.

    atnoon,jeffchairinthepilgrilub,enbehindhialking.

    �Sheshatheritaliansingersckisovertenincheslong.

    therebig.

    theyretalkingaboutanotherlouise,jefftoldhielf.

    �Thatsprobablyarriedthatostasingstoriesabouthiyoubelievehedidtheotherday　�

    jeffroseandblindlydehisoftheclub.

    heanyothernhadshebeensleepingallthisti.budgeandedzellerandkequindalanthosonandtheirousjokeathisexpense.andlouise,theanh

    ...

    栗子小說    m.lizi.tw栗子網  www.lizi.tw栗子小說    m.lizi.twehaddiatereaopackupandleave.butthatgoodenough.hehadnoiioiardshavethelastlaugh.

    thatafteoone,louiseeoing,pients.

    illbetshedid,jeffthought.shesout**ingthatteninchckitalian.jesuschrist

    bythetilouisearrivedho,jeffhadhielfuightntrol.�Didyouhaveanicedayjeffasked.

    �Oh,theusualbthings,darling.abeautyappointnt,shoppinghoasyourday,angel

    �Iteresting,jeffsaidtruthfully.�Ileaedalot.

    �Budgetellsyouredoiifully.

    �Iajeffassuredher.�Andverysoonioingtobedoiter.

    louisestrokedhishand.�Mybrighthusband.obedearly

    �Nottonight,jeffsaid.�Ihaveaheadache.

    hespeakinghisplans.

    hebeganatlunchattheclub.�Doanyofyouknoputerfraudsjeffasked.

    �Whyedzellertone

    thereteroflaughter.

    �No,ierious,jeffinsisted.�Itsabigproblepeoplearetappingintoputersandrippingoffbanksandinsuraniesandotherbusinessesforbillionsofdollars.itgetse.

    �Soundsrightupyouralley,budgerred.

    �Soohaseupputerhesaystbetaeredh.

    �Andyouknoikequincykidded.

    �Asatteroffa.ijustightkhingaboutputers.

    �No,budgegrinned,�buthingaboutbagiors,dontwefellas

    thereoflaughter.

    tsorryihavingaguestforlunch.

    ovedontoaable,alanthosongrinned,�Hesprobablyhavinglunchthecircus.

    astooped,grayhairedhediningrooable.

    �Jesuskequinan

    �Whosprofessora

    �Dontyoueverreadanythingbutfinanth.hesostbrilliantstistiry.

    �Whatthehellishedoingydearbrotherinlaw

    jeffandtheprofessororeandrecurious.otionedjeffovertohistable.

    �Hey,jeff.

    jefflookedguilty.�Ohyouanveon

    �Yeah.alkingabout

    �Weah　�theothersuldalstight.hesaveryiingcharacter.

    �Ididntknoer.

    �Well,iguesseti.

    threedayslaterjeffhadanotherlu.�Heythatsseyurjarrett,chairnoftheboardofjarrettiionalputer.thehellhjeff

    again,jeffandhisguestheldalong,anitedion.helunjeffout.

    �Jeffrey,boy,ourjarrett

    �Nothing,jeffsaidquickly.�Justhavingachat.hestartedto.

    �Notsofast,oldbuddy.seyurjarrettisaverybusyfellositaroundhavinglongchatsaboutnothing.

    jeffsaideaestly,�Allright.thetruthis,budge,thatseyurlleaboutastaightbeabletoa.

    thetruth,ass,budgethought.

    thefollopson,andkequialked,theirheadsclosetogether.

    �Yourbrotherinlapanylately,zellernted.�Whatkindofdealhashegotoking,budge

    budgesaidtestily,�Idontknosureinhellgoingtofindout.ifjarrettandbartlettareied,therestbeapotofneyinvolved.

    theypedjeffshand,a.asjeffpassedtheirtable,budgecaughthisar�Sitdotohavealittletalkhyou.

    �Ishouldgetbacktotheoffice,jeffprotested.�I�

    �Youe,reersitdo.�Whoh

    jeffhesitated.�Noonespecial.anoldfriend.

    �Charliebartlettsanoldfriend

    �Kindof.

    �Whatussing,jeff

    �Uhcars,stly.oldcharlielikesantiquecars,andiheardaboutthis37packard,fourdoorible�

    �Cutthehorse**budgesnapped.�Yourenotlleobiles,any**ingbook.areyoureallyupto

    �Nothing.i�

    �Youreraisingneyforsothing,arentyou,jeffedzellerasked.

    �Nobuthesaiditashadetooquickly.

    budgeputabeefyarroundjeff.�Hey,buddy,thisisyourbrotherinlaily,reerhegavejeffabearhug.�Itssothingaboutthattaerproofputeryountionedlast

    theyuldseebythelookonjeffsfacethattheyhadtrappedhi

    �Well,yes.

    itanwasinvolved

    �Ididntthinkyoudbeied.

    �Youal,yougotoyourfriends.

    �Theprofessorandidontneedcapital,jeffsaid�Jarrettandbartlett�

    �Jarrettandbartlettarefupsonexclaid.

    edzellerpickeditup.�Jeff,hfriends,youdohurt.

    �Everythingisalreadyarranged,jefftoldthe�Charliebartlett�

    �Haveyousignedanythi

    �No,butigaveword�

    �Thennothingsarranged.hell,jeffboy,inbusinesspeoplegetheirndseveryhour.

    �Ishouldntevenbedisentagency.

    �Weknopsonsaidsoothingly.�Doestheprofessorthinkthisthingwillwork

    �Oh,heknoworks.

    �Ifitsgoodenoughfora,itsgoodenoughforus,rightfellows

    ...

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    there.

    �Hey,iotastist,jeffsaid.�Itguarahing.foralliknoayhavenovalueatall.

    �Sure.and.butsayitdoeshaveavalue,jeffhohisthingbe

    �Budge,therketforthisiseveoputavalueonit.everybodyouseit.

    �Houitialfinangareyoulookingfor

    �Tilliondollars,butallised�

    �Fetbartlett.thatschifeed,oldbuddy.ily.right,fellas

    �Right

    budgelookedupandsnappedhisfingers,andainick,bring.stevenssopaperandapen.

    itostinstantly.

    �Weakeoutthispaper,givingustherights,andoingyoullhaveacertifiedcheckfortythousanddollars.hohatsuityou

    jeffised.bartlett

    �Fuarriedtohissisterornenoe.

    �Wedonthaveapatentonthis,and�

    �Write,goddaitbudgeshovedthepeninjeffshand.

    reluathetipson,andkequi.suinieriodoftenyears.theye.

    �Jesusedzellersaid.�Teheresnotaputerothatclaihat

    jeffntinued.�Thebuyersuandthatherprofessorveonanoriholdsapatentonsucaba�

    �Welltakepsoninterruptediatiently.�Ivegotonehellofapatentattoey.

    jeffkeptayhavenovalueofanykind,andthatherprofessorveonaakesanyrepresentationsoriesaboutsucabaexceptastenabove.hesigandheldupthepaper.�Isthatsatisfactory

    �Yousureaboutthetenyearsbudgeasked.

    �Guaranteed.illjustkeapyofthis,jeffsaid.theyadeapyofhehadten.

    budgesnat.zeller,quindthosonfollo.

    budgeing.�Apyforusandapyforyou.oldseyurjarrettandcharliebartlettaresuregoingtohaveeggontheirfaces,huh,boysituntiltheyhearthattheygotscreofthisdeal.

    thefollooingbudgehandedjeffacertifiedcheckfor250,000.

    �Wherestheputerbudgeasked.

    �Iarrangedforittobedeliveredhereattheclubatnoon.ithoughtitonlyfittingthatogether.

    budgeclappedhintheshoulder.�Youknoartfellolunch.

    atthestrokeofnoonassehepilgriclubandpson,andquincy.

    �Hereitisbudgeexclaid.�Jesusthedaedthingsevenportable

    �Shouldpsonasked.

    �Fuensatthere,staringatit.iteaboutafootindiater,holdingaseriesroheree.

    �Whatisitquinallyasked.

    alanthosonsaid,�Itsanabacus.ohosethingsorientalsusetount�theexpressiononhisfaceged.�Jesussucabaisabacusspelledbackekindofjoke

    zellerputerarketstopthegoddaedcheck

    thereedrushtothetelephone.

    �Yourcertifiedchecktheheadbookkeepersaid.�Theresnothingtooing.

    piethingaboutaendedjouey.

    thatafteoon,afrantian.

    �Ofurse.jeffstevens.agn.yourbrotherinlaw,yousay

    �Professor,ussing

    �Isupposeitstheanbeingbehindthestist

    seyurjarrettpllector

    �Noi�

    �Well,itplikeitiene.

    andheslaeddohereceiver.

    budgekndition

    thistiitwasbudgewhohungup.

    �Dontoneybadputthesonofabitchaherestofhislife.therearelafraud.

    thegroupsoptheofficeofsttfogarty.

    �Hetookusfortputbehindbarsfortherestofhislife.getaoutfor�

    �Doyouhavethentracthyou,budge

    �Itsrighthere.hehandedfogartythepaperjeffhadtenout.

    thelaestothispaper

    �Why,no,kequincysaid.�Wesig.

    �Didyoureaditfirst

    edzellerangrilysaid,�Ofurse.doyouthinkupid

    �Illletyoubethejudgeofthat,gentlen.yousigractstatingthatyouedthatentoftpletelyine,youvebeenroyally**ed.

    jeffhadobtaihedivorreno.itablishingresidehere

    ...

    栗子網  www.lizi.tw栗子網  www.lizi.tw栗子網  www.lizi.twthathehadrunintan.rganhadanhadasked.�Theresayoungladytravelingonatrainfroeejewelry

    jefflookedoutoftheplaneileonhisface.

    uedtoneydear.iedforyouinst.louisand�

    �Youinst.louis.

    �Whateanhisblueeyesseedtotwinkle.

    �Ian,youdidntgotost.louis.youeoet.

    �Butofurseididyouhavethejewelsandi�

    �Youseakethe.

    thereansface.�Idontuand.

    �Atfirstithoughtthereghtbealeakinyanization,butthereethatyoupersonallyarrangedfortraintiypartnt.iusedadifferentnaandadisguise,butyournknee.

    thereethatsonrobbedyouofthejewels

    tracysled.�Iryingtotellyouthattheydidnt.

    thistithesurpriseansfacehejewels

    �Yes.yourfriendsbehind.

    rganstudiedtrae.

    hethroughaprivatedoor,andtracysatdoheuch,perfectlyrelaxed.

    nradrganostfifteennutes,andayonhisfaissiringly.�Givethejewelsand�

    �Fiftythousand.

    �Ibegyourpardon

    �Ihadtostealther.rgan.

    �No,hesaidflatly.hiseyeshadlosttheirtafraidiu.

    traeoneinlasvegasovedtohedoor.

    �Fiftythousanddollarsnradrganasked.

    traodded.

    �Wherearethejewels

    �Iheneyincashandputinataxi,illhandyouthekey.

    nradrgangaveasighofdefeat.�Youvegotadeal.

    �Thankyou,tracysaidcheerfully.�Itsbeenapleasuredoingbusinesshyou.

    chapter19

    danielopereetinginj.j.reynoldssoffiethedaybefardingtheloisbellaburglarythathadtakenplaceapatienttositaroundlisteningtostupidchatter.

    hearrivedinj.j.reynoldssoffiie,iddleofaspeech.

    �Nioranythingelse,asfarasreynoldsinals.there,hehadtoadt,thennedgenius.

    seatedintheofficehreeoftheagencystopiigators:davids,robertschiffer,andjerrydavis.

    �Youveallreadthereportonthebellaburglary,reynoldssaid,�butsothingneyisausinofthepolicessioners.hesraisingholyhell.

    �Whatarethepolicedoingdavisasked.

    �Hidingfrohepress.tblathetheiigatingofficersactedlikethekeystonekops.theyactuallytalkedtotheburglartheycaughtinthehouseahergetaway.

    �Thentheyshouldhaveagooddescriptionofher,ssuggested.

    �Theyhaveagooddespressedelted.theydontevenknoekindofeiddletationtogoon.nothing.

    danieloperspokeforthefirstti.�Yes,wehave.

    theyalltuedtolookathihvaryingdegreesofdislike.

    �Whatareyoutalkingaboutreynoldsasked

    �Iknohosheis.

    etheingbefore,hehaddeyhouse,asalogi,andtoapplylogiealyestateinlongisland,tookonelookatit,ahattheburglaruldhavereachedthehouseonlybycar.

    heenasseledinreynoldssoffice.�Sincesheprobablyedthatsheanhattan,overhertrail.

    jerrydavispressed.�Youvegottobekidding,oper.therestbethousandsofcarsadayrentedinnhattan.

    heinterruption.�Allallout.theladyiion.thenightoftheburglary,auedittotheofficeatt.

    �Hohegetaically.

    operileage.itsthirtytilestotheloisbellaestateandahirtytilesback.thatchecksexactlyeteronthecaprice.thecareofellenbranch.

    �Aphony,davidsised.

    �Right.herrealnaistraey.

    they.�Hoanded.

    �Shegaveafalsenaandaddress,butshehadtosigalagreent.itooktheinaldoo

    ...

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    �Ireer,reynoldsnodded.�Yousaidthenthatshe.

    �Sheore.shepulledthebellajob.

    thelittlebastardhaddoagainandhehaddeitseeosile.reynoldstriednottosoundgrudging.�Thatsthatsfinesnailher.hepolicepickherupand�

    �Onildly.�Rentingacarthepolitidentifyher,andtheresnotashredofevidenceagainsther.

    �Whatareodoschifferasked.�Letherfree

    �Thisti,yes,opersaid.�Butikhingagain.andchher.

    theetingelyedashoookoutalittleblackbookaverycarefully:traey.

    chapter20

    itstitobeginneaninnopulse,tray.thecardread:soneissyou.lovetracy.

    shevisitedafurrierondisonavenueandboughtabluefoxboaforeestineaoneyorderfortplyread:tharacy.

    alldebtsarepaidnohought.itogoanyhingshepleased.

    sheherfortyseventhfloorlivingroosheuldlookdoilesinanotherdirehedrearyplaceshehadretlylivedin.neveragain,tracyswore.

    sheopehebottleofadeuphernd.sheydues,traehappiness.

    shelayinbedahelatetelevisionneenenuldpossiblyhaveinn.

    �Whereisthechesstchgoingtobeheldtheneanasked.

    �Atsoelnikovreplied.

    �Youarebothiionalgrandsters,andthistateaagain

    �Absolutely,theronianreplied.

    �Hehasnoce,therussiaed.

    traotentrolbuttonthattuedoffthetelevisioandtosleep.

    earlythefollooingtracystoppedatatravelagendreservedasuiteonthesignaldeckofthequeenelizabeth2.sheedasachildaboutherfirsttripabroad,ahehreedaysbuyingclothesandluggage.

    ontheingofthesailingtraelnikovandnegules,theiionalgraracybrushedpastthesho.ite,haprivateterrace.ithadbeenridiculouslyexpetracydecideditobehit.

    sheunpackedaeverytherepagneaioasuddenacheofloneliheree.andshelaughedaloud.

    shedeheriringglanenandtheenviousstaresoftheencastherway.

    tracyheardthesoundofadeepthroatedboatent.shepletelyunknoongthepassengersodeck,gthestatueoflibertyslideoutofsight,andthensheexpl.

    theqeiiorethanninehundredfeetlongandthirteenstorieshigh.ithadfourrestaurants,sixbars,ts,tngpools,agyasiuagolfdrivingrange,ajoggingtrack.iyneverarveled.

    shehadreservedatableupstairsintheprinaindiningrooshebarelyhadbeeediliarvoicesaid,�Well,hellothere

    shelookedup,aoodtooan.oh,no.idontdeservethis,tracythought.

    �Whatapleasantsurprise.doyoundifijoinyou

    �Verych.

    heslidintotheherandgaveheranengagingsle.�Weghtasereasowe

    tracyhadnoidear.bowers�

    �Stevens,hesaideasily.�Jeffstevens.

    �Whatever.tracystartedtorise.

    �Wait.idliketoexplainaboutthelasttiet.

    �Theresnothingtoexplain,tracyassuredhi�Anidiotchilduldhavefigureditouta

    ...

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    �Ioafraidhee.

    thereeeasy,boyishcharhathadpletelytakenherinbefore.fodssake,dennis,itisntnecessarytoputcuffsonher.shesnotgoingtorunaway

    shesaidhostilely,�Iottoohappyhyou;either.areyoudoingaboardthisshipshouldntyoubeonariverboat

    helaughed.�Withxilianpierpontonboard,thisisariverboat.

    �Who

    helookedatherinsurprise.�Coon.youanyoureallydontknow

    �Kno

    �Maxpierpontisoherichestniitivepaofbusiness.helovessloen,andheoespenders.

    �Andyouiorelievehifsoofhisexcessh.

    �Quitealotofit,asatteroffact.heively.�Doyouknoyouandishoulddo

    �Ir.stevens.weshouldsaygoodbye.

    ahere.

    shehaddinnerinherspoilthistrip.illsilyignorehi

    afterdiracyagiopyofstarssprayedagainstavelvetsky.sheoonlight,ovedupbesideher.

    �Youhavenoideahoances

    �Definitely.idontbelieveinisyou.shestartedtowalkaway.

    �Wait.ihavesoe.

    �Oh,e.youedyourfare.

    �Notnecessarily.heeyedherspeculatively.�Hoallfortuhisvoyage

    thenisunbelievable.�Unlessyouhaveasubrineorahelipterinyourpocket,idontthinkyoullgetahrobbingahisship.

    �Whosaidanythingaboutrobbinganyonehaveyoueverheardofborislnikovorpietegules

    �Whatifihave

    �Melnikovandnegulesareontheirpionshiptch.ifiarrangeforyoutoplaythet,jeffsaideaestly,�weey.itsaperfectsetup.

    traetoplaythetthatsyourperfectsetup

    �Uhhuh.ho

    �Iloveit.theresjustoinyhitch.

    �Whatsthat

    �Idontplaychess.

    hesledbenignly.�Noprobleillteachyou.

    �Youreiracysaid.�Ifyoueadvice,youllfindyourselfagoodpsychiatrist.goodnight.

    thefollooingtraelnikov.heheboatdedastracyroundedaer,heranintoher,knogheroffherfeet.

    �Watning.

    tra.�Ofalltherudeshestoodupandbrushedherselfoff.

    asteissisa�

    �No,iihankyou.

    nobodyospoilthistrip.

    .ieoonshesandreadandhadassage,andbythetisheaniahebar.ifullady

    tracyhesitated,thensled.�Why,yes,thankyou.

    �Whatwouldyoulike

    �Avodkaandtonic,please.

    negulesgavetheordertothebarnandtuedbapietegules.

    �Iknow.

    �Ofurse.everyoneknoe.iahegreatestalsoagreat**.

    traisuoodhi�What

    �Iagreat**.

    herfirstreaeetafriend.

    sheintheprilaterjeffherside.

    �Tracydidyoue

    �Idontyourdinner.

    �Shesdessert,jeffsaidlightly.�Whatidoforyou

    �Wereyouseriousaboutlnikovandnegules

    �Absolutely.why

    �Ithihneedalessoninnners.

    �Sodoi.andakeney.

    �Good.syourplan

    �Yoingtobeatthetchess.

    �Ierious.

    �Soa

    �Itoldyou,idontplaychess.idontknoaking.i�

    �Dontisedher.�Aupleoflessonsfroe,andyoullslaughtertheoth.

    �Both

    �Oh,didntitellyouyoingtoplaytheiltaneously.

    jeffelnikovinthe.doubledownpianobar.

    �Theanisafantasticchessplayer,jeffolnikov.�Shestravelingingnito.

    therussiangrunted.�Wonknohingaboutchess.theyotthink.

    �Thisonedoes.shesayssheuldbeatyoueasily.

    borislnikovlaughedaloud.�Nobodybeatseasilyoot.

    �Shesetiaadrahatleastoneofyou.

    borislnikovethisthisfeleateur

    �Thatsright.fortenthousanddollarseach.

    �Ishoulddoitjusttoteachthestupididiotalesson.

    �Ifyouoneyedinanyuntryyouchoose.

    avetousexpressionflittedacrosstherussiansface.�Iveneverevenheardofthisperson.andtoplaythetustbeinsane.

    �Shehasthetythousanddollarsincash.

    �Whatnationalityisshe

    �Ari.

    �Ah,thatexplainsit.allricharisarecrazy,especiallytheiren.

    jeffstartedtorise.�Well,igues

    ...

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    �Negulesisgoingtoplayher

    �Yes,didntitellyousheedtoplaythetifyoureafraid　�

    �Afraidborislnikovafraidhisvoiceatchtotakeplace

    �Shethoughtperhapsfridaynight.thelastnightout.

    borisinikovhinkinghard.�Thebesttofthree

    �No.onlyonega.

    �Fortenthousanddollars

    �Thatisrrect.

    therussiansighed.�Idonothavethatchcashe.

    �Noproblejeffassuredhi�Allssneyreallyelnikov.ifyoulose,yougiveherapersonallyautographedpicture.ifyoutenthousanddollars.

    �Whoholdsthestakesthereeofsuspiinhisvoice.

    �Theshipspurser.

    �Veryptly.

    �Shellbesopleased,jeffassuredhi

    thefollooingjeffnasiuen.

    �Shesanaripietegulessaid.�Ishouldhaveknoerisarecuckoo.

    �Shesagreatchessplayer..

    pietegulesadeagestureof.�Greatisnotgoodenough.bestisthebest.

    �Thatsoplayagainstyou.ifyoulose,yougiveheranautographedpicture.ifyoutenthousanddollarsincash　�

    �Negulesdoesnotplayateurs.

    �epositedinanyuntryyoulike.

    �Outofthequestion.

    �Well,then,iguessshellhavetoplayonlyborislnikov.

    �Whatareyousayinglnikovhasagreedtoplayagainstthisan

    �Ofurse.butsheoplayyoubothatonce.

    �Iveneverheardofanythingsoso�essputtered,atalossforastersihaveeselunaticasylu

    �Shesalittleerratic,jeffnfessed,�butherneyisgood.allcash.

    �Yousaidtenthousanddollarsfordefeatingher

    �Thatsright.

    �Andborisinikovgetsthesaaunt

    �Ifhedefeatsher.

    pietegulesgrinned.�Oh,heher.andsowilli.

    �Justbetbeabitsurprised.

    �Whohestakes

    �Theshipspurser.

    oneyfrohisanthoughtpietegutes.

    �Myfriend,youhaveadeal.whereandwhen

    �Fridaynight.teno.

    pietegulessledhere.

    �Youantheyagreedtracycried.

    �Thatsright.

    �Ioingtobesick.

    �Illgetyoualdtowel.

    jeffhurriedintothebathrooftracyssuite,ranlderonatoitbacktoher.shehechaiselongue.heplacedthetohatfeel

    �Terrible.ithinkihaveagraine.

    �Haveyoueverhadagrainebefore

    �No.

    �Thenyoudonthaveoraethinglikethis.

    sheleaptupandfluhinglikethistheresneverbeenanythinglikethisilayingtasterchessplayersyouand�

    �Tedher.�Youhaveanaturaltalentforchess.

    �Mygod,eintothis

    �Beoney.

    �Idoofracythisboattosink.thisbethetitanic

    �No,jeffsaidsoothingly.�Itsgoingtobe�

    �Itsgoingtobeadisastereveryohisshipisgoingtobeg.

    �Thatsexaed.

    jeffhaddeallthearraosetuptatchesuallygoingtotakeplace.

    �Absolutely,jeffassuredallissneybelievesshe,shesbettingonit.

    �Iightplaceasllbet

    �Certainly.asissneyisaskingoooneodds.

    alliontooneoddsaderesense.frohentthefirstbetedthateveryoneonboard,infivedollarstofivethousanddollarsandeverysianian.

    thesuspipede.nearlyallthepassengershaveplacedustbeholdingthousanddollarsis.

    theisseti

    �Yes,captain.

    �Haveyouverifiedthatthetenarereallypietegulesandborislnikov

    �Oh,yes,ofurse,sir.

    �Theresnocetheye,isthere

    �Notan,thatsprobablyexactlye.

    thecaptainranhisfihroughhishair,apuzzledfroissr.stevens

    �Notathing,sir.asfarasideterheyretravelingseparately.

    theellslikesokindofnga,andordinarilyiyself,andifthereylifeon,itsthefaasters.

    by9:00fridayeveningthequeensrooirsteersoftheent.oable,ahertables.

    �Sothattheplayersarentdistractedbyeachother,jeffexplained.�Andainintheychoose.

    velvetropeshadbeenplacedarouablestokeepthecrowdsb

    ...

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    jeffintrodueutedgreenendousinherpaleface.

    pieteguleslookedherovercarefully.�Haveyouentsyouhaveplayedinheasked.

    �Yes,tracyrepliedtruthfully.

    heshrugged.�Ihaveneverheardofyou.

    borislnikoveriyfalyveryhappy.

    tracyseyesr.lnikov.

    lnikovslaughboodoutthroughtheroo�Mydearlady,idontkno.iahegreatborislnikov.

    iteforthetchtostart.

    tracysatdolnikovaenherselfintothis.

    �Theresnothingtoit,jeffhadassuredher.�Trust.

    andlikeafoolshehadtrustedhiisthavebeenoutofnd,tracythought.shee,exceptjeffhadspentfourhoursteagher.

    thebignthadarrived.tracyfeltherlegstreling.lnikovtuedtotheexpetcroadeahissingasteeabrandy.napoleon.

    �Iobefairtoeveryone,jeffhadsaidtolnikov,�Isuggestthatyouplaytheer.negules,ssneyheeandshe.

    bothgrandstersagreed.

    bitdeovinghisqueenpaplygoingtobeatthisan.ioingtocrushher.

    heglancedupattracy.shestudiedtheboard,nodded,andstoodup,ovingapiece.asteastracytookherseatoppositenegules.

    �Ah,littlepigeon.haveyoudefeatedborisyetpieteguleslaugheduproariouslyathisjoke.

    �I.negules,tracysaidquietly.

    shereaebeforethen.hereaent,thehesteelnikov.

    traperceptiblenodofapproval.

    ovedhisequeensbishoppawosquares.

    tier,atnegulesstable,tracyvedherequeensbishoptwosquares.

    negulesplayedhiskingspawnsquare.

    traelnikoving.tracyplayedherkingspawnsquare.

    sosheisnotapleteateur,lnikovthoughtinsurprise.letusseeshedoeshthis.heplayedhisqueensknighttoqueensbishop3.

    tracyove,nodded,auedtonegules,ove.

    negulesovedthequeensbishoppaove.

    ateurouthe

    beelnikovdeove,traelnikov.

    bythetithegrandsterseheddlega,theyug.theyplatedvesandpuffedfuriouslyonone.

    inthebeginning,ioendthegaquiihevecarefully,theedthesacrificebyveringhisexposedside,andagehisparucture.

    thereehadbeengoingonforfourhours,andnotonepersoheraudiencehadstirred.

    everygrandsteresplayedbyrandsters.itatelnikovandnegulesreghehallrkoftheother.

    thebitikovthought.shehasstudiedhnegules.hehastutoredher.

    andnegulesthought,sheislnikee.thebastardhastaughtherhisga.

    thehardertheyfoughttraetorealizethereplynoatchearingdrawish.

    ihhourofplay,at4:00a.,e,thepieeachboardhadbeenreducedtothreepae,thentookadeep,chokedbreathandsaid,�Iofferadraw.

    overthehubbub,tracysaid,�Iaccept.

    thecrowild.

    traadeher.asshestartedtotakeherseat,neguleseo,inastrangledvoicesaid,�Iofferadraw.

    andtheuproarfroheotherrooofnoultaneouslystaletethetastersintheworld.

    jeffappearedattracysside.�Coon,hegrinned.�Webothneedadrink.

    indlesslystaringattheirboards.

    tradjeffsatatatablefortelnikovsfaceithoughtheohav

    ...

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    �Ithoughtiuchdidwewin

    �Abouttthepurserintheingpton.illetyouforbreakfastinthediningroo

    �Fine.

    �Ithinkilltuinnoe.

    �Iotreadytogotobedyet,jeff.iooexcited.yougoahead.

    �Youpiooldher.heleanedoverandkissedherlightlyonthecheek.�Goodnight,tracy.

    �Goodnight,jeff.

    sheleave.gotosleepiossibleithadbeehestfantastianianhadbeensosureoftheelves,sant.jeffhadsaid,�Trust,andshehad.shehadnoillusionsaboutusingandclever,easytobe.

    jefferedoheshipsofficers.

    �Goodshoatpton.areyoussanager

    �No,indoneybeforeanysuspiswerearoused.

    jeffoing.

    �Yes,sir.

    jeffheadedforthepursersoffice.

    �Sorrytobotheryou,jeffapologized,�butindpayingoffnow

    �Notroubleatall,thepursersled.�Youryoungladyisreallyshe

    �Shecertainlyis.

    �Ifyoudontndasking,.stevens,heoplaychesslikethat

    jeffleanedcloseandnfided,�Iheardshestudiedhbobbyfischer.

    thepursertooktanilaenvelopesoutofthesafe.�Thisisalotofount

    �No,dontbother.theailboatesouttoettheshipbeforeitdocks,doesntit

    �Yes,sir..

    �Idappreetoleaveontheilboat.therisseriouslyill,andidliketogettoherbeforeitshisvoicedropped�beforeitstoolate.

    �Oh,ireadfullysorry,.stevens.ofurseiakethearrass.

    at6:15a.jeffstevens,beddoailboat.hetuedtotakeolookattheoutlihehugeshipto.thepassengersontheliheilboat.

    �Yes,ititavoiceagreed.

    jefftuedaround.tracyedonailofrope,herhairblolyaroundherface.

    �Tracyareyoudoinghere

    �Whatdoyouthinkioing

    hesainuteyoudidntthinkiorunoutonyou

    �Whyhinkthathertoer.

    �Tracy,ileftanoteforyou.ieetyouatthesavoyand�

    �Ofurseyoutingly.�Younevergiveup,doyou

    helookedather,andthereoreforhiosay.

    intracyssuiteatthesavoy,sheoney.�Yourshareestoonehundredandohousanddollars.

    �Thankyou.hertoney.

    jeffsaid,�Youkracy.ieacetoexplain.onight

    shehesitated,thennodded.�Allright.

    �Good.illpickyouupateightoclock.

    issneycheckedoutearlythisafteoonofaddress.

    chapter21

    ithehandteninvitation.tracydecidedlater,thatgedherlife.

    after,lleoneyfroeffstevens,traovedinto47parkstreet,aquiet,seresidentialhotelsandsuperbservice.

    onhersenddayinlondontheinvitationutualfriendhassuggestedthatitghtbeadvantageousforustobeeacquainted.eforteaattheritzthisafteoonat4:00ifyouheclich泄,iion.itherhartog.

    tra.herfirstindiately.heanoothandclear,alsttranslut.heailraysuitandioninhislapel.

    astravitation.

    heseatedheredtobelongtoanihheedhher.

    �Icabecauseieeothertraey

    guntherhartogsled.�Frohaveheard,thereisonlyoraey.

    �Whatexactlyhaveyouheard

    �Shallhatovertea

    teansistedoffingersandon,cucuer,andjaandfreshlydepastries,aiedbytea.astheyate,theytalked.

    �Youotentioualfriend,tracybegan.

    �Can.idobusinessfroitoti.

    ididbusinessonly.ariedtocheat.

    �Hesagreatadrerofyuntherhartogwassaying.

    traoreclosely.hehadthebearingofanaristocratandthelookofe

    ...

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    traeetingenjoyableandintriguing.guoldherabouthisbayther,andsohebings.friendssggledoutofgernytosany.ivedlondonandopenedasllantiqueshoponuntstreet.ihopethatyouitoneday.

    thatsesothing.

    asittuedout,shewaswrong.

    asguntherhartogpshire.iavingafeheedifyouwouldjoinus.

    tracyhesitated.theranger,aillhadnoideaher.shedecidedshehadnothingtolose.

    theanorhoonathirtyacreestate.guntherforhisservants,helivedaloooktraatourofthegrounds.thereablinghalfadozenhorses,andayardhisandpigs.

    �Thatssoeshoyrealhobby.

    heledtraingpigeons.gunthersvoiallheadandcarefullysetherdown.

    thelorsofthebirdsacular:thereyofblueblack,bluegrayhcheckedpattes,andsilver.

    �Butnoeoraoticed.

    �Hongpigeonsarenevereofftooeasily,anding,theyflyatanaverageoffortylesanhour.

    tras.

    �Theyareanazingspeoverfivehundredlesaway

    �Thatsfasating.

    theguestsinister,an.�Pleasecallv.j.,shesaid,inanalstuedvoice.sheostbeautifuljeracyhadeverseen.

    �Ikeepstofjeanyrobberiesthesedays.

    onsundayafteoon,shortlybeforetracyeachotheroverateatray.astracypouredtheteaintotheehere,gunther,bute.

    �Ileased,tracy.then,afterainued.�Ivebeenyou.

    �Isee.

    �Doyouhaveanyplansforthefuture

    shehesitated.�No.ihaventdecidedgoingtodoyet.

    �Ithiher.

    �Youaninyourantiqueshop

    helaughed.�No,dear.itetan.youhabrilliantly.

    �Guntherallthatsbehind.

    �Butustthinkaboutyourfuture.oneyyouhaveissurelygoingtorunoutoneday.iuggestingapartnership.itravelinveryaffluent,iionalcircles.iattendcharityballsandhuntingpartiesandyagparties.iknoingsandgoingsoftherich.

    �Idontseee�

    �Ieangolden,tracy.isupplyyouationaboutfabulousjeprivately.youehyattheexpehers.everythingdoyousay

    �Isayno.

    hestudiedherthoughtfully.�Isee.youeifyouind

    �Iynd,gunther.

    latethatafteoontracyretuedtolondon.

    traburgersandhoterablepshire,onthefrihenepeccable.

    butallthesethingsoneyyouhaveissuretorunoutsoday.guntherhartogoneyakeplansforthefuture.

    sheoree,ahhlyenjoyedeachvisitanddelightedinguntherspany.

    onesundayeveningatdinneraerofparliaradsaid,�Ivearealtexan,ssney.aretheylike

    tracyitationofanouveaurichetexasdopanyrhlaughter.

    later,akeasllfortunedoingthatitation

    �Iotanactress,gunther.

    �Youueyourself.theresajeinlondonparkerandparkerthattakesadelightinasyouarieanideahoaketheayfortheirdishoy.hetoldtracyhisidea.

    �No,traoreintriguedsheeeredtheextofoutelnikovaegules,aevens.ithadbeenathrillthatill,thatofthepast.

    �No,gunther,shesaidagain.butthistithereaintyinhervoice.

    londonwasuns

    ...

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    �Whichhejoint,juniorsheasked.hervoicehagratingtexasat.

    thechauffeurindicatedtheentrance.�There,da.

    �Okay,hoickaround.thisaintgonnatakelong.

    �Iyhavetoada.iittedtoparkhere.

    sheclappedhinthebadsaid,�Youdoyougottado,sport.

    sporttheeris,particularlytexans.theyoney.heooleathathispassengerhadnevereveheloarstate.

    tracycheckedherrefleinthedisplayiledbroadly,andstruttedtoedattendant.

    �Goodafteoon,da.

    �Afteoon,sport.yousellanythinbesidesstujehisjointshechuckledatherjoke.

    thedoornblaratothestore,trailinganoverpoofchlo泄behindher.

    arthuraninaingat,vedtoada

    �Maybe,ybenot.oldp.j.toldtobuyselfalittlebirthdaypresent,sohereiachagot

    �Istheresothinginparticulardaisiedin

    �Hey,pardner,youenglishfelloontheshoulder.heforainiassive.�Mebbesothinineralds.oldp.j.lovestobuyeralds.

    �Ifyoullstepthislease

    chiltonledhertoavitrineeraldsweredisplayed.

    thebleaonedisdainfulglance.�Theserethebabies.asandpapas

    chiltonsaidstiffly,�Theserangeinpriceuptothirtythousanddollars.

    �Hell,itiphairdresserthat.theanguffaebacklittlepebbles.

    chiltonvisualizedoldp.j.fatandpaundasloudandobnoxiousasthisan.theydeservedeachother.oneyalotheundeservinghewondered.

    �Whatprigeeiedin

    �Whydohinaroundahundredgs.

    helookedblank.�Ahundredgs

    �Hell,ithoughtyoupeopleospeakthekingsenglish.ahundredgrand.ahuhou.

    hesanagingdirector.

    thenagingdireployeesofparker&parkerreadenodifferen.erasdistastefulasthisolaterapale,reedylookingnbustledoutofaba.hetookalookattheeouslydressedblondeandprayedthatnoneofhisregularcustorsappeareduntiltheanhaddeparted.

    rserhetuedtothean.

    �Benearyloubenecke.oldp.j.beneckeschayouallhaveheardofp.j.benecke.

    �Ofurse.gregoryhalstongaveheraslethatbarelytouchedhislips.

    �Mrs.beneckeisiedinpurchasinganerald,.halston.

    gregoryhalstonindieralds.�Wehavesofineeraldsherethat�

    �Sheethingforapproxitelyahuhousanddollars.

    thistitheslethatlitgregoryhalstonsfaiceostarttheday.

    �Yousee;itsbirthday,andoldp.j.etobuyselfsothiy.

    �Indeed,halstonsaid.�Wouldyoufolloe,please

    �Youlittlerascal,indtheblondegiggled.

    halstonanderis

    halstoheantoalo,andhalston.

    �Thisiserers,hesaid.

    intheonds,rubies,anderalds,flashingtheirbrightlors.

    �Well,thisisrelikeit.oldp.j.dgocrazyinhere.

    �Doesdaseesothingshelikes

    �Well,letsjestseeeralds.�Letlookatthattherebunch.

    halstoraallkeyfroispoeralds,andpla,asexquisitepininaplatiing.

    �Asoldp.j.ynaonit.

    �Madahasexcellenttaste.thisisatencaratgrassgreenloian.itsflawlessand�

    �Eraldsaintneverflawless.

    halstoneisrrect,ofurse.eaicedthattheanseyeshestoedinherhands,tuingitaround,studyingitsfacets.

    �Wehaveaionif�

    �Nos,sie.illtakethishereone.

    thesalehadtakees.

    �Splendid,ralstonsaid.thenheaddeddelicately,�Indollarsitestoonehuhousand.hoepaying

    �Dontyoueback.

    �Excellent.illhavethestoneedforyouanddeliveredtoyourhotel.

    thestonedidnotneedanyjeselfothathehadneverbeeedoutofonepound.

    �Whereshallihavetheeralddelivered

    �Wegotourselvestheoliversselsuitea

    ...

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    halstoe.�Thedorchester.

    �Iessysuite,shelaughed.�Lotsofpeopledontlikethehotelanyrebecauseitsfullofarabs,butoldp.j.doesalotofbusiness.`oilisitsoartfella.

    �Iureheis,halstonreplieddutifully.

    hechedasshetoreoutachedbeganiedthatitherehebeneckesat.

    hepiorrooing.

    �Oldp.j.sgonnaloveit,shebead.

    �Iaureheonsaidpolitely.

    heothefrontdoor.

    �Ralston�

    healstrrectedher,thendecidedagainstit.e

    �Yougottaeupandhaveteaeafteoon.youllloveoldp.j.

    �Iaureiunately,ieoons.

    �Toobad.

    heerlerslitheredup,andabsupsignasshedroveoff.

    diatelypiaryloubenecke.isitgood

    �Holdon,oldboy.

    halstoniserableparkerbrothers,plaining,asthoughituentthatspecializediningjeerplaintshadbeenlodged,butnothinghadeverbeenproven.

    peter,gregory.theresrethanenoughheattoverthecheck.halstoalittlefrissonofrelief.�Thankyou,peter.

    �Notatall.

    �Lue.

    thebianeraldesseos.p.j.behedorchesterhotel.

    thatafteoon,shortlybefregoryhalstonsser.halston.

    hisheartsank.shehadetoretuthepin,andheuldhardlyrefusetotakeitbaileandouttogreether.

    �Goodafteoon,s.benecke.iassuyourhusbanddidntlikethepin.

    shegrinned.�Youassuer.oldp.j.plaincrazyaboutit.

    halstobegantosing.�Hewas

    �Infaadeintoapairs.lethaveatotheo.

    asllfroafraidighthavealittleproblehere,s.benecke.

    �Whatkindaproblehoney

    �Yoursisauoheresnotanotheronelikeit.noinadifferentstyleiuld�

    �Idontadifferentstyle.ioliketheoneibought.

    �Tobeperfectlydid,s.beherearentverynytencaratloianflaonesavailable.

    �Coon,sport.theresgottabeonesowhere.

    �Inallhoy,iveseenveryfeostiossible.

    �Wegotasayihattheiossiblejesttakesalittlelonger.saturdaysbirthday.p.j.etohavethoseearrings,andp.j.s,p.j.gets.

    �Ireallydontthinki�

    �Houchdidipayforthatpinahundredgrandiknoothreehuhousandforanotherone.

    gregoryhalstoidyprofit.infae.

    aloudhesaid,�Illinquirearound,s.beneeadvertisingandseeresultsiget.

    �Yougottilltheendofthe.�Abeteandthelapost,oldp.j.ogouptothreehundredfiftythousandforit.

    ands.beneckebillobehindher.

    gregoryhalstonsatinhisoffi.fatehadplaeraldat100,000andpockettherest.theextra250,000upforlife.

    allhehadtodonoeraldhehadsoldtos.p.j.benecke.

    ittuedouttobeevenrediffiesandthefinaneralds,andafeeralds,butheaclosetohewaslookingfor.

    onightyrestless,sheyet

    �Notyet,s.benecke,halstonassuredher,�butdontill.

    onfridayshetelephonedagain.�Torroybirthday,sherendedhalston.

    �Iknooredays,iknoould�

    �Well,nevernd,sport.ifyoudonthavethateraldbytorrooin,illretutheoneiboughtfroou.oldp.j.blesshisheartsayshesgonnabuyabigoleueinstead.everhearofaplacecalledsussex

    halstonbrokeoutinperspiration.�Mrs.benecke,healy,�youareindeplorablendition.theyhaveralheatingand�

    �Betearrings.oldp.j.evenntiohinaboutbeinopayfourhuhousanddollar

    ...

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    fourhuhousandhalstonuldfeeltheneyslippie,ioihingie.

    �Itaintupto,honey,shesaid.�Itsuptop.j.

    andthelinedead.

    halstonsattherecursingfate.eraldheuntilthethirdbuzz.hepusheddohebuttonandsnapped,�Whatisit

    �Theresantessarissaoelephone,.halstofortheerald.

    anotheronehehadhadatleasttenae.hepickedupthetelephoneandsaidungraciously,�Yes

    asoftfelevoiceerald,s屑

    �Ifitfitsqualifipatieofhisvoice.

    �Ihaveaneraldthathasbeeninfalyfornyyears.itisapeinasituationnoforcedtosellit.

    hehadheardthatstorybefore.isttryaybesothingatthelastnute,or

    �Signoreyouarelookingforatencaraterald,s屑

    �Yes

    �Ihaveatencaratverdegreenloian.

    onstartedtospeak,hefoundthathisvoicehatagain,please

    �S屑.ihaveatencaratgrassgreenloiaedinthat

    �Ightbe,hesaidcarefully.�Iehavealookatit.

    �No,syhusband.perhapsould�

    oseeyouhetriedtokeeptheeageessoutofhisvoice.�Iuldeupnow.

    �Ma,no.sonooccupatastani.iogoshopping�

    �Whereareyoustaying,ntessa

    �Atthesavoy.

    �Ibethereinfifteeen.hisvoicewasfeverish.

    �Moltobene.andyouais�

    �Halstoryhalston.

    �Suiteveysix.

    thetaxirideinable.halstontransportedhielffroheheightsofheaventothedepthsofhell,andbaeyoungnasheliked

    gregoryhalstonselfprayihestonebesilarenoughtosatisfyoldp.j.benecke.

    hestoodinfrontofthedoorofthentessasrooakingsloself.hekhedoor,andtherewasnoanswer.

    oh,god,halstonthought.shesgone;shedidnte.sheoutshoppingand

    thedooropened,andhalstonfoundhielffagalookingladyinherfifties,hdarkeyes,alinedfadblackhairlacedhgray.

    elodicitalia.�S屑

    �Igregoryhalston.youttelephoned.inhisnervousnessheuttering.

    �Ah,s屑.iahentessarissa.ein,signore,perfavore.

    �Thankyou.

    heehesuite,pressinghiskogethertokeeptheroreliblurtedout,�Wherestheeraldbuthekntrolhielf.hestnotseeooeager.ifthestoeur.

    �Pleasetosityourself,thentessasaid.

    hetookachair.

    �Soltobeneinglese.ispeakplish.

    �No,no.itsg,g.

    �Grazie.akeperhapsffeetea

    �No,thankyou,ntessa.

    heuldfeelhisstochquivering.eraldheuldnoterald�

    shesaid,�Ah,s屑.theeraldebygrandther.iydaughteryhusbandisgoingintoaneilano,andi�

    halstonsndhiheerald.thesuspehanheuldbear.

    �Credoyhusbaartedinhisbusiness.shesledruefully.�Perhapsiaakingastake�

    �No,no,halstonsaidhastily.�Notatall,ntessa.itsaeraldnow

    �Ihaveithere,thentessasaid.

    shereabianeraldhehadeverseen.itostiossibletodetee,halstontoldhielf,butonlyable.hefor.

    hetuedthestoneover,lettingthelightcatchthebeautifulfacets,andsaidcasually,�Itsaratheicelittlestone.

    �Splee,s屑.ihaveloveditverychalltheseyears.ietoparthit.

    �Youredoingtherightthing,halstonassuredher.�Onceyourhusbandsbusinessissuccessful,youanyoftheseasyouwish.

    �Thatisexapati.

    �Ioingalittlefavorforafriend,ntessa.uyfriendateraldthathisagineheuchassixtythousanddollarsforthisstone.

    thentessasighed.�Mygrandtherefrraveifisolditforsixtythousanddollars.

    halstonpursedhislips.heuldaffohigher.hesled.�Illtellyouightpersuadefriendtogoashighasonehuhousand.thatsagreatdealofney,buthesanxioustohavethestone.

    �Thatsoundsfair,thentessasaid.

    gregoryhalstosycheckbooke,soilljusteoutacheck�

    �Ma,noiafraidityproblethentessasvoicewassad.

    halstonstaredather.�Yourproble

    ...

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    heshookhishead.�Mydearntessa,noeraldintheoney.believe,onehuhousanddollarsisrethanafairoffer.

    �Iaureitisso,.halston,theoldhi�butityhusband,,delicatehand.�Grazie,sighanky.

    halstonstoodthereinapanieraldnosureent.ifipersuadettopayahundredfiftythousand

    �Tythousanddollars.

    �Letssay,thousand

    �Tythousanddollars.

    thereadehisdeallervillaandboat,butit.hehisnotice.byhectedazur.

    �Youhaveadeal,hesaid.

    �Meravigliososoa

    youshouldbeed,youbitch,halstonthought.buthehadnothingtoplainabout.heeraldandslippeditintohispocket.�Illgiveyouacheooresat.

    �Bene,signore.

    halstoher400,000ent.onehundredandfiftythousanddollars.

    heuldalreadyfeelthefrenonhisface.

    thetaxiridebaedtotakeonlysends.halstonvisualizeds.beneckeshappiheexcruciatingexperienceoflivinginadrafty,rundoryhouse.

    erhereisiedin�

    halstoncheerfullyaside.�Later.

    hehadnotiforcustors.notnono.heesandgudlanvin.

    halstonflutteredintohisoffieraldonthedeskinfrontofhianddialedanuer.

    aorsvoicesaid,�Dorchesterhotel.

    �Theoliversselsuite,please.

    �Todidyouospeak

    �Mrs.p.j.benecke.

    �O,please.

    halstonledsoftlyed.

    theoperatorsorry,s.beneckehascheckedout.

    �Thenrio.

    �Mrs.beneckehascheckedoutofthehotel.

    �Thatsiossible.she�

    �Illyouhreception.

    alevoiayihelpyou

    �Yes.rs.p.j.bene

    �Mrs.beneoing.

    therehadtobeanexplanation.souedergency.

    �Mayihaveherforhisis�

    �Iorry.shedidntleaveone.

    �Ofursesheleftone.

    �Iyself.sheleftnofaddress.

    itaeanti,hehadtogetbaarissa.

    hehurriedlydialedthesavoyhotel.�Suitetysix.

    �Whoreyoucalling,please

    �Thentessarissa.

    �O,please.

    butevenbeforetheoperatoreterribleprenitiontoryhalstonthedisastrousohear.

    �Iorry.thentessarissahascheckedout.

    hehungup.hisfingersblingsohardthatheberofthebank.�Givetheheadbookkeeperquicklyientonacheck.

    but,ofurse,heeraldfor100,000andhadboughtbapedinhischair,oexplainittotheparkerbrothers.

    chapter22

    itagnifit.guntherhelpedtracyfuishthehouse,andbeforethetheshoesoflondon.

    guroduportexportbusiness.sheing,sheedhinvitations.

    atintervals,traesheandguntherhartogprofited.

    underguutelage,traationonalltheroyaltyandtitlesineurope.traakeupanddisguisesandaulatedrehansheadelarge,anonyusntributionstanizationsthathelpedforrenprisoners,andshearrangedfenerouspensiotoottosoral,orboth.suiisedherself.

    theneocarrystoriesofthedaringescapadesthatdisguises,thepolic

    ...

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    atthenhattanheadquartersoftheiionalinsuraeassociation,j.j.reynoldssentfordanieloper.

    �Wehaveaproblereynoldssaid.�Alargenuerofoureuropeaningbloodyrder.theyent,dan.youleaveforparisintheing.

    tratstreet.

    �Haveyoueverheardofxilianpierpont,tracy

    thenasoundedfaliar.eered.jeffstevens,onboardtheqeii,hadsaid,�Werehereforthesareason.xilianpierpont.

    �Veryrich,isnthe

    �Andquiteruthless.hespecializesinbuyinguppaniesandstrippingthe

    anotookoverthebusiness,hefiredeverybodyandbroughtinhisopanytheytookeverythingthebusihishouse,yourtherscar

    guntherheroddly.�Tracy,areyouallright

    �Yes.iine.sotislifeereaboutxilianpierpont.

    �Histhird,andhesalonenoightbeprofitableifyoudethegentlensalondontoistanbul.

    tracysled.�Iveneverbeenontheorientexpress.ithinkidenjoyit.

    gunthersledbaaxilianpierponthastheonlyiortantfaberg泄egglleitageseunleningrad.itsivelyestitedtobeilliondollars.

    �Ifiogetsooftheeggsforyou,tracyasked,curious,�what,guheybetooosell

    �Privatellee,andi.

    �Illseeido.

    �Maxilianpierpontisnotaneasyntoapproach.hofestivalinvehinktheyreripeforplug.haveyouheardofsilvanaluadi

    �Theitaliaarofurse.

    �Shesrriedtoalbertofoati,s.foatiisinfausfaisingtheigperself.heokeenoughtobuyhisoreunfaithfulheistoher,therejeesilvanashouldbeabletoopenherosureyoullfindalloftheingpany.

    �Iookingforoit,tracysaid.

    thevenivioingat11:44,travelingfroondontoistanbul,ediatestopsinboulogne,paris,lausanne,lan,andveniiernal,andtednrollaredruguptotheunter,elboingpassengers.

    theorecreatethegoldenageofrailtravelasitexistediehtury,andtherebuilttrainancar,restaurants,abarsaloncar,andsleepingcars.

    anattendantina1920srineblueuniforll.thereohair.therug,asegreenplush.itandybox.

    trapagneinasilverbuanager.

    illsaveituntilihavesothingtocelebrate,tracydecided.xilianpierpoevenshadfailed.itiledatthethought.

    sheunpaisedtobeaingone.

    exaoveoutofthestation.tracysatbaherseatahesouthesuburbsoflondonrollby.

    at1:15thatafteoorainarrivedattheportoffolkestone,acrosstheeltoboulogne,heyherorientexpressheadingsouth.

    traaxilianpierpontistravelingoutto

    theattendantshookhishead.�Iaahebookedhistold.

    thatleftsilvanaluadiandherhusband,theproducerettableepics.

    inbouloghepassengersadethejoueyevenreunfortable.shereinedinheralldaykingherplans,andat8:00intheeveningshebegantodress.

    thedressdeoftheorientexpressrendedeveningirrorbeforesheleftherquarters,staringatherreflee.hergreeneyeshadalookofinnoirrorislying,tranotthatananyre.iivingasquerade.butaingone.

    astra.traovedontohediningcars.

    thereefrorasssnptytables.the芯tredgreetedher.�Atableforone,deiselle

    tra.�Ioiningsofriends,thankyou.

    shentiothediningcar.thisohereillseveral

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    �Goodevening,the芯tredsaid.�Areyoudiningalone

    �No,ieetingsoohankyou.

    shevedontothethirddiningcar.there,everytablecupied.

    the芯tredstoppedheratthedoor.�Ifraidthereadathereareavailabletablesiherdiningcars,however.

    tra,andatatableinthefarershesashesallright,tracysaid.�Iseefriends.

    shevedpastthe芯tredande,shesaidapologetically.�Allthetablesseeobeoccupied.indifijoinedyou

    thenquied,�Pregonpiaywife,silvansluadi.

    �Traey.she.

    �Ahariaispeaktheexcellentenglish.

    albertofoatiarriedhiadbeelivelytopieeredguntherhartogsoreunfaithfulheistoher,therejeesilvanashouldbeabletoopenheroore.

    �Thisisyourfirsttiontheorientexpress,signorinafoatiopeheion,aftertracyed.

    �Yes,itis.

    �Ah,itisaveryrontianyinteressaalesaboutit.forinstanstyooridetheoldorientexpressalpartnt.onenighthehearsasayoungspanishduarriage,andthepirlhehysterialastedfortyyears.

    �Hoing,tracysaid.hereyeshi.

    �S屑.everyyearafterthattheyetontheorientexpress,heinpartntnuerseven,shein.ontecarloasa.

    �Whatabeautifulstory,.foati.

    silvanaluadisatinstonysilence.

    �Mangia,foatiurgedtracy.�Eat.

    thenunsistedofsixurses,andtraotedthatalbertofoatiateeaeandfinishedhisonherplate.ieshekeptupanstantchatter.

    �Youareanactress,perhapsheaskedtracy.

    shelaughed.�Ohno.iustatourist.

    hebeadather.�Bellissi.youarebeautifulenoughtobeanactress.

    �Shesaidsheisnotanactress,silvanasaidsharply.

    albertofoatiignoredher.�Iprodu,ofurse:ansversussuperan

    �Idontseeracyapologized.shefelthisfatlegpressagainsthersuhetable.

    �Perhapsiine.

    silvanatuedehanger.

    �Doyouevergettoro,dearhislegovingupanddotracys.

    �Asatteroffaeaftervenice.

    �Splendidbenissieoot.

    silvanaluadirosetoherfeetandlookedatthespreadingstainonherdress.�Seiunsed.�Tieueputtaanoda

    shestordoutofthediningcar,everyeyefollowingher.

    �Whatasha,tracyrred.�Itssuchabeautifuldress.sheuldhaveslappedthenfradinghisore.

    hesighed.�Foatianners.sheisveryjealousoffoati.

    �Iureshehasgoodreasoraile.

    hepreened.�Itistrue.enfindfoativeryattractive.

    itburstingoutlaughingatthepoouslittlen.�Iderstandthat.

    hereauch.doyoudoforaliving

    �Ilegalsecretary.isavedupallneyforthistrip.ihopetogetaingpositionineurope.

    hisbulgingeyesrovedoverherbody.�You,foatiprosesyou.heisveryopeople.

    �Horacysaidshyly.

    helohislaterthiseveninginyour

    �Thatghtbeearrassing.

    �Perch泄why

    �Youresofaus.everyohetrainprobablyknowswhoyouare.

    �Naturally.

    �Iftheyseeyouetoightsuand.ofurse,ifyourisnearneberareyouin

    �Esettantaseventy.helookedatherhopefully.

    tracysighed.�Inanothercar.eetinvenice

    hebead.�Beoftheti.sheotstandthesunonherface.haveyoueverbeentovenezia

    �No.

    �Ah.youandishallgototored.�Moltoprivato.

    traore.

    foatileanedforentisyet,cara.

    halfanhourlatertraher.

    theorientexpressspedthroughthelonelynight,pastparisanddijonandvallarbe,alitieshenductors.

    at3:30iracyquietlyleftherpartnt.theting.andilan,italy,at9:15a.

    cladinpajasan

    ...

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    tracyreachede70etallibjedasllbottlehasyringe,andtowork.

    teersheierthatsheileonherfreshlyscrubbedface.

    at7:00a.,tsrangout.theycafroabine70,andtheyaehurryingalongthedenterede70.

    silvanaluadied.�Alljeiserabletrainisfullofladrithieves

    �Pleasee,thenducted.�Theother�

    �Caloetoeonehasstolehanalliondollarsyjewels

    �Hoanded.�Thedooriisalightsleeper.ifanyonehadentered,iantly.

    thendu,and,havingtakenpartntstheothers.ithetheftshadnotbeendisvereduntilafterthetrainhadreacheditsdestination,sothethieveshadhadacetoescape.thisbarkedsiherobbery,eantthatthejeillhadtobeonboard.

    �Dohefoatis.�Youllgetyourjehiefisstillonthistrain.

    hehurriedforilan.

    inal,tedpoli,hordersnottoletanypassengersageoffthetrain.

    luigirient.

    ifanything,silvanaluadishysteriahadincreased.�Everybitofjeed.�Andwasinsured

    theinspeiheetyjeyourjeherelastnight,signora

    �Ofurseiaure.iputthehereeverynight.herlunouseyes,illionsofadfans,pooledoverhlargetears,andiorriccioslaydragonsforher.

    hepartntdoor,bentdohekeyhole.heulddetectthelingeringodorofether.therehadbeenarobbery,aeocatchtheunfeelingbandit.

    ihistrain.oyou.

    iorriccihadeveryreasontobehetrapightlysealed,andthereyfortheculprittogetaway.

    onebyohedetepeopleofpronence,ragedbythisindignity.

    �Iorry,inspe,�butalliondollartheftisaveryseriousbusiness.

    aseaostofit.otionandaraise.hisiginationbeflad.silvanaluadithatshetohegaveordershrenewedvigor.

    theree,signorina.therehasbeenarobbery.itisnecessarytosearchallpassengers.ifyouee,please　�

    �Arobberyhervoicehistrain

    �Ifearso,signorina.

    partnt,tovedin,openedhersuitcases,andbegancarefullysiftingthroughthes.

    attheendoffourhourstheseararijuana,fiveouncesofe,aknife,andanillegalgun.thereissingjewelry.

    inspeandedofhislieutenant.

    �Ihebar,thetoilets,thepartnts.hepassengersandedeverypieceofluggage.isagihetheft.

    butiorrieedthatsilvanaluadihadindeeddiheeveningbefore.

    arepresentativeoftheorientexpresshadfloilan.�Youotdetainthistrainanylonger,heinsisted.�Wearealreadyfarbehindschedule.

    iorriccioreheulddo.theonlyexplanatiohinkofehoingpossible.thethiefuldnothaveknoightbeproethetraiedassignationpoint.thisysterybeyondtheiorspoosolve.

    �Letthetraingoon,heordered.

    hestoodotion,hisraise,andablissfulyhsilvanaluadi.

    thesoletopifioninthebreakfastcar

    ...

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    �Itsthestexteaallgoldneluckytheydidnttakethis.

    �Very,tracygravelyagreed.

    ofoatiothediningcar,hecaughtsightoftradhurriedovertoher.�Youknohappened,ofurse.butdidyouknoisasrobbed

    �No

    �Yeslifeyed.foatiuldhavebeenrderedinhissleep.

    �Hoerrible.

    �nabellafregaturanoeafortune.

    �Thepolicedidntfindthejewels

    �No,butfoatikno.

    �Reallyhow

    helookedaroundandlopligatohestationshenight.theladrithrehejeofthetrain,awasdone.

    tracysaidadringly,�Hoofigurethatout.

    �S屑.heraisedhisbroeaningfully.�Yetourlittletrystinvenezia

    �Hoiled.

    hesqueezedherarard.�Foatiislookingfonsolesilvana.sheishysterical.

    bark.shehadherluggagetakelytotheairportaplaolondonhsilvanaluadisjewelry.

    guntherhartogobepleased.

    chapter23

    thesevenstoryheadquartersbuildingofinterpol,theiionalengaud,inthehillsofst.ilesittedonlyafterbeings.ihebuilding,attheheadofthestairsateaandclosedcircuittelevision.

    theextraordinaryseinals.interpolisaationfor126poliurderers.itdisseothesendinfortionbyanupdatedbulletinannedbyforrdetectivesfrohesret泄natioheparispr泄fecture.

    onanearlyyinganferenplyfuished,andthevieed,andinanotherdireontrtreidforties,anattraedglasses.seatedintheoffigland,belgiufranditaly.

    �Gentlen,iionabouttherashofifingenioussilarities.thevieninthepiebru.theyhavevariouslybeeedasbeingenglish,french,spanish,italian,ariortexan.

    ii,gentlen,untiloneofyouation,iafraidadeadend

    oreillustrioussisterhotel,thegeev.

    �Itisarrangedforyoutoetinspeorrotoldoper.�Ieightfifteen.

    danieloperhadnotbeenlookingforentasquie.hekneinginvolved.

    heand.tohissurprise,thebathtubittedtohielf,itue.herahtounpaofhissuitfroheyellolipping.

    boytestifiesirial

    tr,aurderoftheyoungboysther.aony,theboyretuedhofroer,adooeighbor,leavingtheoperhoe,hedisveredthebodyofhistherihtub.shehadbeensavagelystabbedtodeath.ziernfessedtobeings.operslover,butdehathehadkilledher.

    theyoungboyhasbeenplathe

    ...

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    danieloperstrelinghandsdroppedthebecagutteralans,andhefranticallytoreoffhisclothesandsankdobath.

    �Istinforou,.oper,iunusual.youarenotaerofanypolicefordyourpresencehereisunofficial.hoentsofseveraleuropeanuoextendouroperation.

    danielopersaidnothing.

    �Asiuandit,youareaigatorfortheiionalinsuranofinsuranies.

    �Soofoureuropeashavehadheavelosseslately.ioldtherearenoclues.

    inspeafraidthatisthecase.beyondthat�

    �Noinfortionfronforrs

    �No.nothing.

    �Doesntthatstrikeyouasodd

    �Whatdoyouan,nsieur

    itseedsoobvioustooperthathedidnotbothertokeeptheiatienuueyourfilesonthisgang

    theinspeenhehadevert.aainlythestarrogant.heobeachierie,�apainintheassbuttheiorhadbeeooperatefully.

    reluakeion,inspeydesk.sovaluablejeolenaboardtheorientexpress�

    �Ireadaboutit.thethiefdeafooloftheitalianpolice.

    �Noonehasbeeofigureouthoplished.

    �Itsobvious,danielopersaidrudely.�Atterofsilelogic.

    inspeondieu,hehasthennersofapig.hentinued,olly,�Inthisployees,passengers,andalltheluggagesearched.

    �No,danieloperntradicted.

    thisniscrazy,inantdecided.�No

    �Theydidntsearchalltheluggage.

    �Anditellyoutheydid,inantinsisted.�Ihaveseenthepolicereport.

    �Theanfrohejeolensilvanaluadi

    �Yes

    �Shehadplacedherjeheyaken

    �Thatisrrect.

    �Didthepolicesearchssluadisluggage

    �Onlyheroveightcase.she.heysearchherluggage

    �Becausethatslogicallytheonlyplacethethiefuldhavehiddenthejeofoneofherothersuitcases.heprobablyhadaduplicatecase,andattheveion,allhehadtodocasesanddisappear.danieloperrose.�Ifthosereportsareready,illberunningalong.

    thirtyer,inantoalbertofoatiinvenice.

    �Monsieur,theiorsaid,�Ihyoure.

    �S屑,s屑,foatiplained.�Theidiothersuitycaseheaskedhopefully.

    �No,nsieur,theinspeself,norit,ifiwereyou.

    pletedthetelephoneidable.veryfordable,indeed.

    chapter24

    traedpraalongthegraveledpaths,andchildrenplayedtheirgas.issa,tracythought.

    traarveledatthevarietyofbrilliantlyloredflosidethelittleshops.

    guntherhartogsaettherightpeople.shedatedpoverishedearlsandhadnurousproposalse.sheedsovulnerable.

    �Everyohinksyoureaperfecttarget,guntherlaughed.�Youvereallydonesplendidlyforyourself,tracy.youresetnohingyoulleveeed.

    itoneyinsafedepositboxesallovereurope,thehouseinlondon,andachaletinst.ritz.everythingsheeooshareitosthad,ananyparts,sheshedidknohatsheuldutothelifeshehadoncehad.itsallright,tracythoughtdefiantly.alotofpeoplearelonely.guntherisright.ihaveeverything.

    shevenice.

    �Iookingforoit,guoldher.�Yourpartiesarethehottestticketinlondon.

    tracysaidfondly,�Lookysponsoris.

    �Whosgoingtobethere

    �Everybody,tra.

    everybodytuedouttobeuestthantracyhadanticipated.shehadihebaronesshoh,anattractiveyoungheiress,andhebaronessarrive,sheogreether.thegreetiracyslips.hthebaronessevens.

    �Trars.traey,yourhostess.

    tracysaidstiffly,�Hor.stevens

    jefftooktracyshand,holdingitafralohannecessary.�Mrs.traeyhesaid.�Ofurseiogetherinindia.

    �Isntthatexgbaronesshoed.

    �Strange,heionedyou,

    ...

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    �Didnthe,reallyiurprised.iingoldfella.pityhehadtogothewayhedid.

    �Oh,happenedbaronesshohasked.

    tracyglaredatjeff.�Ithing,really.

    �Nothingjeffsaidreproachfully.�Ifireerrrectly,hewashangedinindia.

    �Pakistan,traeerhusbandntioningyou.howisyourwife

    baronesshoentiohatyouarried,jeff.

    �Cecilyandiaredivorced.

    tracysledseantrose.

    �Oh,thatwife.

    baronesshoarriedte

    �O.weoveaway.

    tracyasked,�Buttheretwins

    baronesshoed,�Twins

    �Theyliveother,jefftoldher.helookedattraonopolizeyou.aookthebaronessshandandwalkedaway.

    thefollooingtraoralschargethedoorclosed,andjeffrappedinaorfilledhindignantstrangers.

    tracylayihatnightthinkingaboutjeff,aolaugh.hereallyer.asundrel,butanengagingone.sheulatingandrewarding.

    shetuedherthoughtstoileonherlips.

    inhishotelroonparis,danieloper.itaginativexofrobberiesahesentioned,allthevictihadunsavoryreputations.thisgangapparentlythinkstheyrerobinhoods,operreflected.

    hehadnearlyfihereilliondollarstheequestionablefinancialdealings.

    theopty,andoperadehisheartqui,andanynegligee.herhair.sheetheyanandthejewelryhadvanished.

    operlaiddohereport.logic,logic.

    inspees.

    �Theresaocheckitout,danielopersaid.

    �How

    �Idliketoseeaputerrunoesandlocationsofthelastfehatfitintothiscategory.

    �Thatssileenough,but�

    �Next,igratiooneveryfeleariestheeoftheti,buttheprobabilitiesarethatshealsousesherrealidentity.

    inspeanbeforehindfoundhielfhalfhopingthatoperistaken.heuself.�Veryotion.

    thefirstburglaryintheserieshadbeenttedinsto.thereportfronterpolsektionenrikspolisstyrelseerpolbranthatesoftheeheeriilanatthetioftheburglaryesofenduringthatburglary,thereeso.thatlistesoffelearishelistofifteen.inanthaheprintouttodanieloper.

    �Illstartchegthesenasagainsttheberlinsnantsaid,�and�

    danieloperlookedup.�Dontbother.

    thenaatthetopofthelistney.

    ethiion,advisingtheobeonthelookoutfortraey.

    �Werealsoteletypinggreennotices,inanttoldoper.

    �Greennotices

    �Weusealordesystearedationaboutasuspeentsonessageisveryurgent,atterthentshes,sheion.

    thefollothesouthelouisiaentiaryforenhehandsofinterpol.

    danieloperputihephadozentisbeforeitwasanswered.

    �Hello　�

    �Ineedsoinfortion.

    �Isthatyou,operfhere.iwassound�

    �Ieeverythingyoufindontraey.pressclippings,videotapeseverything.

    �Whatshappeningover

    operhadhungup.

    onedayillkillthesonofabitch,reynoldsswore.

    before,danieloperhadbeenonlycasuallyiedintracya

    ...

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    chapter25

    everyyear,onthefirstsaturdayiheuignysponsoredacharityballforthebeofthechildrenshospitalinparis.ticketsfortheallovertheoattend.

    theartlyliveriedservantsendlessglassesofchaagne.hugebuffettablesup,displayinganastonishingarrayofhorsdoeuvresongeiansilverplatters.

    tra,oneygoestothechildrenniypertgoesintohispocket.

    �Youareasuperbdancer,duchess,theuntsaid.

    traypartner.

    �Hoetbefore

    �Ivebeenlivinginsoutharica,tracyexplained.�Inthejungles,ifraid.

    �Whyoh

    �Myhusbandoinesinbrazil.

    �Ah.andisyourhusbahisevening

    �No.unfortunately,hehadtostayinbrazilandtakecareofbusiness.

    �Unlu.lue.hisarightenedaroundheringverygoodfriends.

    �Andi,too,tracyrred.

    overtheuntsshouldertraontandsled.

    thebastardhaseveryreasontosle,traly.duringthepreviousteticulouslyplay.jeffstevenshadbeentherefirst.onthesendoccasiontracyovingthroughthegroundstopseofjeffashespedaplanningtleracythought.

    jeffandhispartnerdanearer.jeffsledandsaid,�Goodevening,unt.

    theuignysled.�Ah,jeffrey.goodevening.iopleasedthatyouulde.

    �Iissedit.jeffindis.�Thisisssatigny.

    �Ent泄theuntindicatedtracy.�Duchess,yipresentssr.jeffreystevenstheduchessdelarosa.

    jeffseyebroe.

    �Delarosa,tracysaidevenly.

    �Delarosadelarosa.jeffeseesofaliar.ofurseiknohedearfellohyou

    �Hesinbrazil.tracyfoundthatshetieeth.

    jeffsled.�Ah,toobad.ogohuntingtogether.beforehehadhisact,ofurse.

    �Acttheuntasked.

    �Yes.jeffstoneinaverysensitivearea.italagain

    trasurethatonedayhellbeasnorlasyouare,.stevens.

    �Oh,good.youbestregards,you,duchess

    thesiatignyapologizedtotrae,dear,ihaveafeytable.

    astheuntvedapanion,�Angel,youputsoaspirininy,didntyouuldyougetoneforifraidiettingaterribleheadache.

    �Oh,po.thereback,sheart.

    tracychedherslinkacrossthefloor.�Arentyouafraidshellgiveyoudiabetes

    �Sheiss,isntsheandhoely,duchess

    tra.�Thatsreallynoneofyournce,isit

    �Ah,butitis.infaefriendlyadvice.donttrytorobthisch脅teau.

    �Whyareyouplanningtodoitfirst

    jefftooktracysarndanassagarishounes.

    onlytrausic.�Asatteroffact,iething,butitstoodangerous.

    �Reallytrajoytheion.

    itthegreekor.

    �Listento,tracy.jeffstorythis.firstofall,youdthroughthegroundsalive.akillerguarddogisletlooseatnight.

    suddenly,traingily.jefforobtheplace.

    �Everysnneaogetihehouse,thes.

    �Iknoug.

    �Thenyoustalsoksoundthealarpoutofit.itseheheatge.theresnhithoutsettingitoff.

    shehadnotknohat.ho

    �Whyareyoutellingallthis

    hesled,ahoughthehadneverlookedreattractive.�Ireallydonteverygoodfriends.

    �Youre.shesa.�Herees.diabetes.enjoyyourself.

    astracyesay,�Ibroughtyou

    ...

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    thediuous.ea泄orels.afterthatbentoffreshvegetablesfroheuntsgardens.aservingsandasilverepergne,piledhighelast.cigarsen,andtheeneinabaccaratcrystalflan.

    afterdiheuigraentiohatyoueofpaintings.otakealooknow

    �Idloveto,tracyassuredhi

    thepirtals.thereostafullingthevalueofthelle.

    trae,savtheirbeauty.�Ihopethesearewellguarded.

    theuntsled.�Oreasures.oneydog,thesendaid,ahirdisservingalifeternprisoeauisaninvulnerablefortress,duchess.

    �Iorelievedtohearthat,unt.

    thereoutside.�Thefireused.hetooktraleavingfordeauvilleintheing,ightenjoyit.

    �Iureiafraidhusbandisgettiless.heinsiststhatiretu.

    thefireostanhour,andtracytookadvahedistratorenhehouse.jeffhadsaididable,butforthatveryreasontracyfoundthechallengeirresistible.shekneillioerpieces,includingaleonardo.

    theakeaveunlessyouhaveafoolproofplan.

    well,iveorrow.

    thefolloandforbiddingastraonttraderacedtheryofthehepeiary,andshegaveaninvoluntaryshiver.

    shehaddriveedvanalongsidethestoheothersideoftheealoah.

    sheeohevan,�Now.

    aslight,ddleagedn,alsodressedinblaaledoberheothersideofthestoneoaedwhine.

    tracyhelpedliftthebitchtothetopofthevan,osttheexactheightofthewall.

    �Ohree,shewhispered.

    aossedthebitchovertheothegroundsoftheestate.therehenthesoundofthedogsrunning.afterthatall.

    tracytuedtohere.�Letsgo.

    then,jeanlouis,nodded.shehadfoundhinantibes.heostofhislifeinprison.jeanlouiss,perfectforthisjob.

    tracysteppedfroheroofofthevanontothetopoftheoveddothehadlookedtheeveningbefore,lylitandcrohlaughis.nohingwasdarkandbleak.

    jeanlouistrailedbehindtracy,keepingafearfulans.

    thech脅teaub,singthegroundsbeloe,sheprayed.

    thepinpointlighttralessthanaorevetheglass.

    tracyglanceddohat,jeanshewhispered.

    �Jepeuxfaire蟹a.noproblehereaovingsloptotheendofthealarhepulledoutapairofpliersandcarefullycutthe,butall.jeanlouislookedupandgrinned.�Voil邪.fini.

    hought.thisisjustthebeginning.

    theyusedasendsbdoadeitsafelyintotheattic.buthoughtoflayahead,herheartbegantopound.

    shepulledoutttojeanlouis.�Puttheseon.

    shehadfiguredoutaan,buttheinfraredrayalarhadprovedtobearediffitosolve.jeffhadbeenrreindintoa,nothinghappens,buttheinstantthepersoofthebeathesensordetectsthediffereeeratureandthealarssetoff.ithasbeeogooffbeforetheburglaropensthes

    ...

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    araeobuildhinher.

    notookonaneerieredglooflightthathouttheglasses.

    �Slipu,shewaedjeanlouis.�Careful.

    theyselvesinadarkhall.trapedoverit.jeanlouisbehindher.

    tracyplayedherflashlightaroundthepressive,ae.

    prosettheleuntherhadsaid.andofursethejewelry.

    traitsfra,rolledupthevelluandstoreditinhershoulderbag.allthatreinedno.

    trathefloortotheceiling,crisscrossiher.itpossibletoreachthesafes.

    jeanlouisstaredatthebeaay.�Bondieuderdegetthroughthose.theyretoolopover.

    �Iandputherartightlyaroundhise.leftfootfirst.

    together,theytookasteptos,thenanother.

    jeanlouisbreathed,�Alors

    �Right.

    theyveddires,heynverged,andtracystopped.

    �Noencarefully,shesaid.�Iyoutoothesafe.

    �Butthebea�

    �Dont.sheferventlyhopedshe.

    hesitantly,jeanlouissteppedoutoftheinfraredbea.alliddleofthebea,herbodyheatkeepingthesensorsfrooundingthealarjeanlouishurriedovertothesafe.trawouldsound.

    outoftheeroforaovedsotoolsfroispaedtobetakingforever.theove.

    �Howlongshewhispered.

    �Ten,fifteennutes.

    itseedtotracyshehadbeenstandingtherealifeti.thelegsclesinherleftlegp.shefeltlikesgfrohepain.shes,frozen.sheheardaclick.thesafeen.

    �Magnifiquecestlabanquedoyouhingjeanlouisasked.

    �Nopapers.onlythejeevercashisthereisyours.

    �Merci.

    traentslaterheowardher.

    �Fordablehesaid.�Butho

    �Wedont,traedhi

    hestaredather.�What

    �Standinfrontof.

    �But�

    �Doasisay.

    pani.

    tracyheldherbreath.nothinghappened.�Allright.no.

    �Andthenjeanlouisseyeslookedenorusbehindthegoggles.

    �Then,friend,.

    instosbegan.,tracytookadeepbreath.�Right.whenisaynoeein.

    jeanlouissallbodytrele.

    �Now

    trasouheering.

    trabereddospedacrossthegroundstoentslatertheyreachedtheroofofthevanandscurrieddointothedriversseat,jeanlouisatherside.

    asthevanraceddoan.tracylaughedaloudandbleojeffasthevanspedaway.

    frohedistahehingpolicesirens.

    chapter26

    biarritz,ohuour.theoncefadobellevueisclosedforbadlyneededrepairs,allshopsandadangschool.theoldvillasonthehillshavetakenonalookofshabbygentility.

    still,inhighseason,froulytosepteer,theblingandthesunandtheirries.thosep泄ratriersuerresidenontoryovertheatlantiostspeingoutofthegrayoonsters,andtheboardheotherside.

    onanafteooninlateaugustthefrenargueritedetillysaheentuandengape.

    thebaronessingfrenchat.

    �Certainly,baroness.heharaessages.

    astraantuedabruptlyathevitrinedisplayingherssherhand.

    �Oh,dear,he

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    台灣小說網  www.192.tw栗子網  www.lizi.tw栗子網  www.lizi.twsaid.�Ierriblysorry.hepie.hespokeiddleeuropea.

    thebaronessrgueritedeovedon.

    anattendantusheredherintotheelevatoraheroffatthethirdfloor.traodationsportantasthehotelitself.insterdaroo25attheatel,osleepbythesoothinglappingofthealers.

    suite312atthehteldupalaishadapanorathesealikedroouskidneyshapedsngpool,itsbrightbluebrellastorsun.theask,arblebaseboards,andtherugsandcurtainse.

    anaothersandilyresidefalyandbeeadistantusinparticularlyapressedbytitlesandney.

    trailed.ithadbegun.

    at8:00thateveningthebaronessrgueritedetillyanhherearlierapproachedhertable.

    �Exyinexcusableessthisafteoon.

    traile.�Thatsquiteallright.it.

    �Youarestkind.hehesitated.�Iuetobuyyouadrink.

    �Oui.ifyouwish.

    heslidintoayself.iarofessoradolfzu.

    �Margueritedetilly.

    zuaracy.

    �Chaagperhaps�

    heraisedareassuringhand.�Ionthevergeofbeingabletoaffordanythingintheworld.

    �Reallytracygavehisllsle.�Hoeforyou.

    �Yes.

    zuostextraordinarythinghashappeo.ireallyshouldnotbedispleschoolteacheroriostenjoyable,youuand,butnottooexg.

    shelistened,alookofpoliteionherface.

    �Thatistosay,itonthsago.

    �Mayiaskonthsago,professorzu

    �Iada,lookingforoddbitsaudents,andinthearuseuientthathadsohoixedinandvanishedhoutatrace.

    trathoughtfully.�Supposedtohavesunk

    �Exactly.butagtothesererds,thecaptainandcreebacklaterarievethetreasure,buttheyentsurvivedonlybecausehesailorsonthepirateshipuldreadorbli.�Noakesureitent,hdetailedinstrusonhoogettothetreasure.

    �Whatafortunatedisveryforyou,professor.thereirationinhervoice.

    �Thatgoldbullionisprobablyilliondollarstoday,zusaid.�Allihavetoditup.

    �Whatsstoppingyou

    hegaveanearrassedshrug.�Money.istoutfitashiptthetreasuretothesurface.

    �Isee.houchhatst

    �Ahuhousanddollars.istnfess,ididsothirelyfoolish.itooktylifessavingsandibleattheo,hopingtoo　�hisvoicetrailedoff.

    �Andyoulostit.

    heracysaheglintoftearsbehindhisspectacles.

    thechaagnearrived,aainpoppedtherkandpouredthegoldenliquidintotheirglasses.

    �Bonnece,tracytoasted.

    �Thankyou.

    theysippedtheirdrinksiivesilence.

    �Pleasefivefyouansaid.�Ishouldelliifulladytroubles.

    �Butifindyourstoryfasating,sheassuredhi�Youaresurethegoldisthere,oui

    �Beyondashadoapdraself.iklocationofthetreasure.

    shehathoughtfulexpressiononherface.�Butyouneedahuhousanddollars

    zuchuckledruefully.�Yes.foratreasureillioookanothersipofhisdrink.

    �Cestpossible　�shestopped.

    �What

    �Haveyouakinginapartner

    helookedatherinsurprise.�Apartneo.iplaodothisaloofursenoyney　�hisvoicetrailedoffagain.

    �Professorzu,supposeiogiveyouthehuhousanddollars

    heshookhishead.�Absolutelynot,baroness.iuldhat.youghtloseyourney.

    �Butifyouresurethetreasureisthere

    �Oh,ofthatiaositive.butahuhingsuldgoees.

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    小說站  www.xsz.tw小說站  www.xsz.tw台灣小說網  www.192.tw�Iherearefeistr懈sint泄ressant.perhapsifihelpyousolveit,ituldbelucrativeforbothofus.

    �No,iuldneverfiveselfifbyaeoney.

    �I.�Andiakeagreatdealo,cepas

    �Ofurse,thereisthatsideofit,zuadtted.hesatthereatter,obviouslytohdoubts.finally,hesaid,�Ifthatisyouyfiftypartner.

    shesled,pleased.�Dacrd.iaccept.

    theprofessoraddedquickly,�Afterexpenses,ofurse.

    �Naturellent.hostarted

    �Iediately.theprofessoringequipntandacreasllpertageofeverwebringup.

    �Biensr.

    �Weshouldgetstartedasquicklyaspossible,htlosetheboat.

    �Ihavetheneyforyouinfivedays.

    �Wonderfulzuexclaid.�Thatetitokeallthepreparations.ah,thiseetingforbothofus,not

    �Oui.sansdoute.

    �Toouradveheprofessorraisedhisglass.

    tracyraisedhersandtoasted,�Mayitprovetobeasprofitableasifeelitwillbe.

    theyandfroze.atatableinthefarerusedsleonhisfaablazehjewels.

    jeffraatige,.thate,tracythoughthappily.

    �So,ifyoue,zuuchtodo.iouchhyou.tracygraciouslyextendedherhand,andhekisseditaed.

    �Iseeyourfriendhasdesertedyou,anditigierrificasablonde.

    tracyglancedup.jeffanhadoccupiedafeinutesearlier.

    �Congratulations,jeffsaid.�Thedetignycaper.

    �Congfroou,thatshighpraise,jeff.

    �Yourestingalotofracy.

    �Youllgetusedtoit.

    hetoyed.�Whatdidprofessorzu

    �Oh,youkno

    �Youghtsaythat.

    �Heerjustedtohaveadrink.

    �Andtellyouallabouthissureasure

    tracythat

    jefflookedatherinsurprise.�Donttellyoufellforititstheoldestngaintheworld.

    �Notthisti.

    �Youanyoubelievedhi

    traeinsideinfortion.

    jeffshookhisheadindisbelief.�Tracy,hestryingtotakeyou.houchdidheaskyoutoiinhissureasure

    �Nevernd,traybusiness.

    jeffshrugged.�Right.justdontsayoldjeffdidnttrytowayou.

    �Ituldyoureiedinthatgoldforyourself,uldit

    hethreockdespair.�Whyareyouale

    �Itssile,tracyreplied.�Idonttrustyou.antlyhdrahequestion.

    �Suzanneafriend.

    �Rich,ofurse.

    jeffgaveheralazysle.�Asatteroffaoney.ifyoudliketojoinusforlunorroakesa�

    �Thankyou.iofinterferinghyourlunch.areyousellingher

    �Thatspersonal.

    �Iureitis.itcaoutharsherthanshehadintended.

    tralass.hereallyractive.hehad,regularfeatures,beautifulgrayeyeshlonglashes,andtheheartofasnake.averyintelligentsnake.

    �Haveyoueverthoughtofgoingintoalegititebusiracyasked.�Youdprobablybeverysuccessful.

    jefflookedshoustbejoking

    �Haveyoualist

    �Conartistirepreneur,hesaidreprovingly.

    �Hoeaarepreneur

    �Iranahoeenandjoinedacaival.

    �Atfourteenitpsetracyhadhadintoingveneer.

    �Itaileaedtope.ealong,ijoinedupasagreeandgotanadvanainthingileaedparedtothat,youandiareateurs.hegedthesubjectabruptly.�Doyoulikepelota

    �Ifyouresellingit,nothankyou.

    �Itsaga,avariationofjaialai.ihavetakeit.ogo

    tracyfoundherselfsayingyes.

    theydialittlerestaurantioredinitsohroastedpotatoesandgarlic.itious.

    �Thespeedtracy.

    theydiscussedpolitidbooksandtravel,andtracyfoundjeffsurprisinglyknowledgeable.

    �Whenyoureonyourootivatesyou,thenyouleaotivatesotherpeople.angaissilartojujitsu.injujitsuyouuseyouropposstrengthtoe,youusehisgreed.youkethefirstve,andhedoestherestofyourworkforyou.

    tracysled,uchalikethey,butsheantobecarefulof,andthatsheinteobe.

    thefrontonostfull,crosintoa.

    ersofeangtheballintothees.pelotae.

    issedtheball,thecroed,

    �The

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    栗子網  www.lizi.tw栗子網  www.lizi.tw小說站  www.xsz.twyreallytakethisveryseriously,trated.

    �Alotofneyisbetonthesegas.thebasquesareagalingrace.

    asspeerecrojeff.ifhehis,hegavenosignofit.

    thepaeseedtointensifyasthenutespassed,andthescreaofthefaegthroughthenight.

    �Isitasdangerousasitlookstracyasked.

    �Barohatballtravelsthroughtheairatalstahundredlesanhour.ifyougethitinthehead,youredead.inkitsrareforaplayertoss.hepattedherhandabsently,hiseyesgluedtothea.

    theplayersovinggraiddleofthega,ehurtlingstraighttobledforver.jeffgrabbedtraashingintothesideheground,feelingthehardnessofjeffsbody.hisfaceohers.

    heheldherant,thenliftedhielfupandpulledhertoherfeet.there.

    �Iithinkivehadenoughextforoneevening,tracysaid.�Idliketogobacktothehotel,please.

    theysaidgoodnightinthelobby.

    �Iehisevening,traeantit.

    �Trae,areyou

    �Yes,ia

    hestudiedherforalongnt�Youstillthinkifterthatgold,dontyou

    shelookedhintheeye.�Arentyou

    hisexpressionhardened.�Goodluck

    �Goodnight,jeff.

    tracytuandan.

    thenessageforyou.

    itprofessorzu.

    adolfzu.averylargeprobleheandgrangier,andzuindefer,anden,afritakingordersforplintaryorethananyotherethingfoothing.grangieruldaffivedrinksaeswererigged.

    theenoney,andsoonerorlatertheeniniatureofan,outh.hestoodfivefeetfourinallstaturedreenlikeag.grareatedeaeiration.

    �Ifindyouirresistible,dlyinloveeone.

    anditeoneandgrangiergaveeaehisbriefplathesun.

    grangiersainhisobtorunningdrugs,andfinally,torulinghisoinbiarritz;thosefoundouttoolatehoanuldbe.

    noan.inedbyarndgrangier.

    �Tellreaboutthisbaronessyoutalkedintothesureasuresche.

    frohefurioustoneofhisvoice,zukhingerriblywrong.

    hesoney,andshesaidshesgoingtoeupogoon:�Oney,ofurse,ellherthatthesalvageshiphadanactandthatherfiftythousand.thenitllbeanotherhuhousand,andyouknolikealways.

    hesaptrangiersface.�Whats,chief

    �Theproblesaidgrangierione,�isthatijustreyboysinparis.hefedapassportforyourbaroness.heaistracyeri.

    zusuthedied,chief.

    �Ballenneaushesanartist.youtriedtopullaswindleonaswindler

    �Thetuitdown

    arndgrangiersvoiakeafooloutrangier.nooney,andthatinoseeher.doyouthinkyouha

    zusaideagerly,�Sure,chief.nottoworry.

    �Idoandgrangiersaidsloaboutyou,professor.

    arndgrangierdidnotlikesteries.thesureasuregahadbeenshadtobegullible.thereplynoysterythatbrangier,aeosolveit;andanessbeforedisposingofthe

    arndgraeppedoutoftheliusistoppedinfrontofthehteldupalais,theageofthirteen.

    �Whatsthehebaronessrgueritedetillyssuite

    therenuersofguests,butrulesdidnotapplytrangier.

    �Suitethreetonsieurgrangier.

    �Merci.

    �Androohreeeleven.

    graopped.�What

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    栗子網  www.lizi.tw台灣小說網  www.192.tw栗子網  www.lizi.tw�Theuntessalsohasaroodjoininghersuite.

    �Oh

    �Noone.

    �Nooneareyousure

    �Oui,nsieur.shekeepsitlocked.theidshavebeeokeepout.

    apuzzledfroe.�Youhaveapasskey

    �Ofurse.andgrangier.julesandgrangieranlikegrangier.

    andgrangierreaed.�Hello.anyonehere

    afeninevoisangout,�Ih.illbeinute.pleasehelpyourselftoadrink.

    grangieriliaranyofhisfriendstostayiel.hestrolledintothebedrooexpensivejeonadressingtable.

    �Iihevoithebathroo

    �Nohurry,baroness.

    baronessnusty,unusedsll.thenciergehadsaidthatnooneoccupiedit.thehingoddlyoutofplace.aheavyblackelectricalrdattachedtoasnakedalongthelengthoftheflooranddisappearedintoacloset.thedoorenoughtoalloherdtopassthrough.curious,graheclosetdoorandope.

    aroallprintingpressericurrendapapercutter.severalonehundreddollarbillsthathadbeenunevenlycutteredonthefloor.

    anangryvoicebehindgrangierdended,�Whatareyoudoinginhere

    grangierspunaround.tra.

    arndgrangiersaidsoftly,�Counterfeityouoney.hechedtheexpressionsthatplayedacrossherface.denial,e,andthendefiance.

    �Allright,tratherealthing.

    �Conitobeapleasuretodestroythisone.

    �Thesebillsareasgoodasgold.

    �Reallythereptingrangiersvoireclosely.they.�Whocutthesedies

    �Whatsthedifferencelook,ihavethehuhousanddollarsreadybyfriday.

    graaredather,puzzled.andshehinking,helaughedaloud.�Jesus,hesaid.�Yourereallystupid.theresnotreasure.

    traantold�

    �Andyoubelievedhiha,baroness.hestudiedthebillinhishandagain.�Illtakethis.

    tracyshrugged.�Takeasnyasyoulike.itsonlypaper.

    grangiergrabbedahandfuloftheaidswalkinhereheasked.

    �Ipaytheut,ilockthecloset.

    shesrahought.butitsnotgoingtokeepheralive.

    �Dohehotel,heordered.�Ihaveafrie.

    arndgrangierhadinteutheaobrunovibaoney,butnothingnearlyasgoodasthis.thediesainedsharpandfixed,eveninfranklinptingidea.

    hedecidedtoholdoffonbrunoviteforawhile.

    earlythefollooingarndgrangiersentforzuandhandedhihehundreddollarbills.�Godoothebankandexgethisforfrancs.

    �Sure,chief.

    grangierhurryoutoftheoffice.thisentforhisstupidity.ifheaopassthebillsuccessfullyillsee,grahought.

    fifteeerzuretuedtotheoffice.heuahundreddollarshoffrenchfrancs.�Anythingelse,chief

    graaredatthefrancs.�Didyouhaveanytrouble

    �Troubleno.why

    �Iebank,grangierordered.�Thisisiyoutosay

    adolfzua.thistizuhedangerhehepreferredfagthatthangrangiersh.

    �Mayihelpyouthenagerasked.

    �Yes.hetriedtonightearisitatabar.hestopped.

    thebanknageoddedoneyandperhapsakealoan

    �No,zue.hepulledoutteafraidtheytheyghtbeunterfeit.

    zuuptothelight.

    helookedatzuandsled.�Youohesebillsaregenuine.

    zualloselftoexhale.thankgodeverythingobeallright.

    �Noprobletall,chief.hesaidtheyweregenuine.

    itosttoogoodtobetrue.arndgratherethinking,aplanalreadyhalffordinhisnd.

    �Gogetthebaroness.

    traapiredesk.

    �Youandiaregoingtobepartners,grangierinfordher.

    tracystartedtor

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    �Sitdown.

    shelookedintierseyesandsatdown.

    �Biarritzistoprenezvousbadthingshappentoprettyladiesinourjails.youtkeaveheree.

    shestudiedhi�Sobuyingfroouisprote

    �Wrong.isyourlife.

    tracybelievedhi

    �Noeyourprintingpress.

    traing.hechedhersurrender.

    shesaidreluanariabouthispensionandheneverreuggledoutsohundreddollarplatesthatentprintsitsneyon.

    thatexplainsit,grahoughttriuhantly.thatisentgreueythatpresstuoutinaday

    �Onlyonebillanhour.eachsideofthepaperhastobeprocessedand�

    heinterrupted.�Isnttherealargerpress

    �Yes,hehasohatilliondollarsforit.

    �Buyit,grangiersaid.

    �Idonthavefivehuhousanddollars.

    �Ido.hoholdofthepress

    shesaidrelutly,�Noidont�

    grahebanks.bringittooffice.vite

    tracystoodupnervously.�Idbettergoand�

    �Yourenotgoinganywhere.

    �Ireallyshould�

    �Justsitthereandkeepquiet.ihinking.

    hehadbusinessassociates,grangierdecided.heselfandreplacetheosbankatoneyhean.shedidnotlikepartners.

    andgrangier.

    toneyarrivedinalargesack.grangiersaidtotracy,�Yourechegoutofthepalais.ihaveahouseupinthehillsthatsveryprivate.youyourebuyingthebigpress.

    �Ihavehisphohehotel.illetheaddressofyourhouse,andilltellhioshipthepressthereand�

    �Niersnapped.�Idonttoleaveatrail.illhaveitpickedupattheairport.itatdionight.illseeyouateightoclock.

    itissal.tracyrosetoherfeet.

    grangieoddedtooney.ianythingtohappentoitortoyou.

    �Nothing.

    hesledlazily.�Iknoanisgoiyoutoyourhotel.

    thetrodeintheliusineinsilenaninteodothat.

    arndgrangieroodthatevening.bynoanhadsaiditorethan100,000aillioenakeadealforre.

    atprecisely8:iersliusinepulledintothesaheentrance,keepingachfuleyeonthedoors.

    grangierhere.haveheredoothelobby.

    thenonsieurgrangier.

    �Yourestaken.callher.

    julesbergerayself.

    iossible.�When

    �Shortlyaftersheretuedtothehotel.sheaskedtherbilltohersuitesosheuldsettleitincash

    arndgrangiersnding.�Incashfrenchfrancs

    �Asatteroffact,yes,nsieur.

    grangieraskedfrantically,�Didshetakeanythingoutofhersuiteanybaggageorboxes

    �No.shesaidsheer.

    soshehadtakenhisneyandgoosakeherohelargeprintingpress.

    �Taketohersuite.quickly

    �Oui,nsieurgrangier.

    julesbergeracgrabbedakeyfroradradgraoheelevator.

    asgrangierpassedzu,hehissed,�Whyareyousittingthere,youidiotshesgone.

    zuunprehendingly.�Shetbegone.shehashelobby.ivebeengforher.

    �Waticked.�Haveyoubeenaidgoingoutservicedoor

    zuhat

    �Getbacktotheiersnapped.�Illdealhlater.

    thesuitelookedexaistake,grahought.shehadcheatedhiutof500,000,andhefindherandputherinjail,enuldgetather.theyakehertellheengraverhenshutherupfood.

    arndgrangierdialedthenuerofpoliont.hespokeeaestlyintothephohreenutesandthensaid,�Illhere.

    fifteeerhisfriendtheiorarrived,

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