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There it was No coaxing, no intrigue or torture; she simply came out with it

Shaw did not answer immediately He chose his reply care fully

"Yes, I recall running across it"

Heidi looked at hi came out

"You have a strange expression on your face"

"You're familiar with the treaty?" she asked in astonishment "You've actually seen references to it?"

"I've never actually read the wording Fact is I've forgotten its purpose It was of little consequence as I re to it in most any archive in London" Shaw had kept his tone nonchalant He calarette "Is the treaty part of your research project?"

"No," Heidi answered "By chance I stumbled on a briefthat proved it ever truly existed"

"I'll be happy to make a copy and send it to you"

"Don't bother Just knowing it wasn't a figh to soothe my inquisitive soul

Besides, I turned ton"

"I'll send them to her"

"She's a he"

"All right, he," he said, trying to mute the impatience in his voice "What's his name and address?"

"Dirk Pitt You can reach hiency"