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“…so,” Henley said, “the botto this company”

“Your reasons?” Jesse said

“There are many First of all, my research indicates it’s very risky Who knohere coo?”

Sienna’s head came up

“Their use is surely limited They’re enormous They require dust-free, air-conditioned rooms”

“There are personal computers out there already”

“Ss, Mr Blackwolf My assessment is that they’ll never find favor with any sort of substantial segment of the populace”

Sienna snorted Both men looked at her “Uh, sorry,” she said “I, ah, I sneezed”

Jesse narrowed his eyes, then focused on Henley again “I appreciate your concern, but nificant chance of surviving and prospering”

“The company is new It’s probably underfunded” The consultant shook his head “It doesn’t actually deal in co syste smile “Trust me when I tell you that IBM has a lock on that market”

Sienna looked up “Operating syste systems?”

Jesse flashed her a warning look Henley ignored her

“More to the point, the two men who started this company are children, Mr Blackwolf Well, they’re barely in their twenties Neither has a college degree”

“I know, but I’ve done a lot of reading on Gates and Allen, and—”

“Paul Allen?” Sienna said “Bill Gates?”

“Miss—Miss whatever your name is, if you would kindly—”

“Jesse They’re Microsoft!”

Jesse looked at her “That’s right”

“That’s the cood, buy as many shares as you possibly can!”

“Really, young lady…”

Sienna got to her feet “I a lady,” she said, “I am Mr Blackwolf’s administrative assistant”

Henley looked confused “Isn’t she your secretary?”