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"I haven'tthe Red Sea"

Seagraestured to an empty chair "Won't you sit down?"

"Thank you"

"I'd offer you a drink, but "

"The worst of it is passing," Pitt said, looking skyward The voice was quiet and controlled

"How did you find ram asked

"A step-by-step process," Pitt replied "I called your wife in Washington, and she said you were on a business trip to Leisure World Since it's only a few ate He told ram as okayed for entry by a Mrs Bertram Austin She in turn mentioned she had recommended the Balboa Bay Club when you stated a desire to postpone your flight back to Washington and lay over until tomorrow The rest was easy"

"I should feel flattered by your persistent style"

Pitt nodded "All very elementary"

"A fortunate circumstance that we happened to be in the saram said

"I always like to take a few days off and go surfing about this time of year My parents have a house just across the hay I could have contacted you sooner, but Admiral Sandecker said there was no hurry"

"You know the Admiral?"

"I work for him"

"Then you're with NUMA?"

"Yes, I'ency's special projects director"