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"I n as Prime Minister of Canada and run for President of Quebec"

He turned and stared at her "Repeat that"

"My husband is going to announce his candidacy for President of Quebec"

Villon shook his head in exasperation "I can't believe he'd do it That's the du I've ever heard Why? There's no rhyme or reason for such a stupid decision"

"I think it steer"

"He hates me that much?"

She lowered her eyes "I think he suspects so between us Perhaps even knows He e"

"Not Charles He's not given to childish reactions"

"I was always so careful He ht on?"

Villon tilted his head back and laughed "Because I as good as told him"

"You didn't!" she gasped

"To hell with that fastidious little toad Let hihteous selfpity for all I care There's no way the sniffling bastard can win the election Charles Sarveux has few friends in the Parti quebecois The s to me"

The ferry dock was only a hundred ot out of the fifth car behind Villon's Mercedes sedan and joined the passengers returning to the parking deck after lining the railings to enjoy the view

Through the rearhe could see two profiles in conversation,from the rolled-up s

Casually he side the Mercedes, pulled open the rear door as if he owned the car, and slipped into the back seat